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From: pawquilts
Date: 04-24-2005, 02:24 PM (1 of 7)
How do I make the neckline of a v-neck lie flat at the "V"? I would appeciate any advice. :bluesmile
User: pawquilts
Member since: 04-24-2005
Total posts: 4
From: AndreaSews
Date: 04-24-2005, 02:28 PM (2 of 7)
I have not had any trouble with that... I used a lightweight fusible interfacing on the facing piece, lined up raw edges and stitched. Then before turning, you can trim the seam allowance a bit closer near the V. Good luck.
Andrea
User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005
Total posts: 1007
From: MaryW
Date: 04-24-2005, 05:01 PM (3 of 7)
Hi pawquilts and welcome to Sew Whats New. :smile:

Shorten your stitch length when you are stitching around the V. Then clip right up to (but not into)the stitches and trim bulk. With some nice pressing it should lay quite flat.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 04-24-2005, 06:03 PM (4 of 7)
When I stop stitching to turn, I take 1 stitch across before making the angle to go up on the other side of the Vee..I shorten the stitch also, the 1 stitch keeps it from puckering , gives the clipping room..
Sew With Love
Libby
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Member since: 05-01-2002
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From: pawquilts
Date: 04-24-2005, 06:32 PM (5 of 7)
Thank you for the quick responses and warm welcome. I appreciate it and will give it practice! :bluesmile
User: pawquilts
Member since: 04-24-2005
Total posts: 4
From: DorothyL
Date: 04-24-2005, 07:19 PM (6 of 7)
I do it like Libby but I make two stitches.
Dorothy
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002
Total posts: 3883
From: AndreaSews
Date: 04-24-2005, 08:55 PM (7 of 7)
I'm glad you asked, Paw. I picked up a couple of hints too!
Andrea
User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005
Total posts: 1007
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