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From: valeriep
Date: 04-29-2004, 10:34 AM (1 of 10)
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hello, hopefully I can get some help with this problem which is stopping my sewing projects. I love 'v' necklines and want to incorporate them into tunics, dresses or bodices but love the idea of working in white. My problem is using the best technique around the 'v' so that it has a 'clean' finish that will obviously show through the fabric. I have thought about lining but it confuses me as to what will happen to the material when it is turned inside the 'v'. I have thought about binding but dont know what to do when it comes to the point of the 'v' Please help - ( i dont want to 'chicken-out' and sew a round neck instead) thank you in advance: 
Always beready to be inspired
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User: valeriep
Member since: 04-29-2004 Total posts: 13 |
From: MaryW
Date: 04-29-2004, 11:08 AM (2 of 10)
Hi Valeriep, welcome to Sew Whats New.  A V neckline can be intimidating. I have done a few with varying degrees of success. I wrote something on working with summer whites a while back. These hints might help. http://www.sew-whats-new.com/sewing/sw.shtml Also, I have stabilized the neckline and sewn in facings that made a nice, sharp finish. The secret is in the stitching at the V. Understitch your facing to the seam allowance around the neckline. Stop about an inch or two from the point on either side. Also, stitch across the point two stitches, then continue onto the other side. This gives a nice point. Then, clip into the point very closely. I hope this will help. MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: valeriep
Date: 04-29-2004, 11:22 AM (3 of 10)
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Thank you so much for your welcome message and the fantastic suggestion i now continue with my sewing and look at the links. i love this site so much and so glad that i discovered it. valerie Always beready to be inspired
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User: valeriep
Member since: 04-29-2004 Total posts: 13 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 04-30-2004, 07:57 AM (4 of 10)
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Those two stitches Mary suggested make a huge difference and understitching is a must with faced necklines but if you still have a problem with keeping the v sharp top stitching might help. A lot of people here don't like facings and might have suggestions for other finishes. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: jcook
Date: 04-30-2004, 12:04 PM (5 of 10)
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Valerie, If I read your post correctly, you were also asking about seam finishes or bindings around the v-neck. Have you tried Seams Great? It is a very sheer, stretchy product made to curl around and enclose the seam. It is great when you want a clean finish but don't have a serger. This may work for you. Jill |
User: jcook
Member since: 08-16-2000 Total posts: 50 |
From: valeriep
Date: 05-02-2004, 04:40 PM (6 of 10)
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hello jcook thank you for the suggestion of 'Seams Great' could you send me information on how i can find this, or maybe a website address. My concern is when using this seam cover the 'V' will not be so successful. It have decided to experiment on calico before i make to actual garment both with facings and with seam cover. Can you give me guideline on using the seam cover when tackling 'V's. it would help me a lot. thanks valerie Always beready to be inspired
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User: valeriep
Member since: 04-29-2004 Total posts: 13 |
From: MartySews
Date: 05-03-2004, 09:46 AM (7 of 10)
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Seams great can be found at most Hancock and JoAnn Fabrics or Wal-Mart. It's on the notions wall. Hope this helps. Marty It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: valeriep
Date: 05-03-2004, 02:18 PM (8 of 10)
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thanks for that information marysews i have found it on www.joann.com. Thanks Always beready to be inspired
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User: valeriep
Member since: 04-29-2004 Total posts: 13 |
From: jcook
Date: 05-06-2004, 12:17 PM (9 of 10)
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Hi Valerie, You would use the Seams Great to enclose the edges of the seam after the seam is stitched. To use it, give it a bit of a stretch and watch which way it curls. This will be the side that is applied over the edges of the seam. I would start applying it on one of the straight sides to make it easier to get started. As for enclosing the v-neck part of the seam, you could either do it in two sections, by cutting at the corner and starting a new piece on the other side of the v, or the other way would be to miter it. Practice both ways to see which you like best. Let us know what works for you! Jill |
User: jcook
Member since: 08-16-2000 Total posts: 50 |
From: valeriep
Date: 05-07-2004, 09:10 AM (10 of 10)
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Thanks Jcook this if very useful. I have looked for illustrations in my sewing book for mitring i think this is the method that will suit white material the best but i'll still try the facing method as well Wish me luck! Always beready to be inspired
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User: valeriep
Member since: 04-29-2004 Total posts: 13 |
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