Wednesday 23 March 2016

Techniques: Sewing a Bias-Bound V-Neck

photo BiasBoundVNeckDIY_zpsh00mavjn.JPG
I showed how to make a bias-bound round neck in this post, here's just a quick update on what to do differently when you're sewing a V-shaped neckline.

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TOOLS:
photo 0 Tools_zpseib8eiyb.JPG
Fabric (for a sleeveless top 1 m is plenty)  |  Scissors  |  Thread & Sewing machine  |  Pins

I. Here's what I started with. The first step is to pin our shoulders together and finish the seams so your neckline is in one piece.
photo 1 Cut pieces_zpsat6hijvf.JPG
II. Once that's done, stay stitch around your neckline (just sew a regular straight stitch about 0,5 cm from the edge). This prevents any distortion while working and adds stability to the area.
photo 2 Stay stitch_zpsz4lpi4cn.JPG
III. Start pinning the bias tape on the right side, by first folding it as shown below, and making sure the opened crease is just below your stay stitch.
photo 3 Start pinning bias tape_zpsmbcwcjp2.JPG
IV. When you get to the bottom of the V, pin slightly past it:
photo 4 Pin to bottom of V_zps7o3yp8vh.JPG
.. And then fold and pivot the bias tape to continue pinning back up the other side of the V:
photo 5 Pivot and fold_zpsmopnvdnn.JPG
V. When you get back to where you started, overlap the bias tape with your starting point by about 1 cm.
photo 6 Pinned around_zpsixnzfg5f.JPG
VI. Sew a straight stitch right along the crease of the bias tape:
photo 7 Sew in crease_zps67lne5m2.JPG
VII. Then fold the bias tape in half, and fold again to turn it onto the reverse side of the fabric. Pin in place as you go.
photo 8 Fold and pin the tape_zpsqgzskpqy.JPG
.. This is what it will look like on the reverse:
photo 9 Pinned on reverse_zps7wajicg2.JPG
VIII. When you get to the V, before folding, make sure you clip the bottom of the V like this to avoid puckering:
photo 10 Clip the V_zpsafbi7yx1.JPG
.. And just fold the bias tape around the bottom of the V neatly like this:
photo 11 Pinned V_zpsno0kmn6y.JPG
IX. Finally, top stitch all around your neckline on the right side to get a nice, clean finish. Press well, and you're done.
photo 12 V done_zpsjpf2m5cq.JPG
xo,

Julia

6 comments:

  1. Thanks Julia this is just what I was looking for a week ago. I just completed a top with a V-neck and had to finish it with a facing because I didn't know of this technique. It looks very neat I will try it very soon.

    Thanks again

    Hyacinth

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  2. Thanks Julia this is just what I was looking for a week ago. I just completed a top with a V-neck and had to finish it with a facing because I didn't know of this technique. It looks very neat I will try it very soon.

    Thanks again

    Hyacinth

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    1. Hi Hyacinth! Happy to hear you found it useful:) Happy sewing!!

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  3. Thanks for sharing this. You have explained it very well. Sandra from Canada.

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  4. Thanks darling. I have been stuck with a v neck project but this post seems the one that is gonna help me in finishing the garment. Question: do you start applying the bias on the wrong side of the garment right?

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    1. Hi there! you start by pinning the bias tape on the RIGHT side of the fabric - once you've sewn it, you will flip it onto the reverse side:)

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