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From: sewerzzzzzz
Date: 12-04-2005, 10:39 AM (1 of 7)
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I made this pattern for a turtleneck to sew onto t-shirts I make: http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/3029/tneckpattern28fb.jpg I sew sew along the seam opposite the fold and then fold A to B to make the t-neck. I'm not familiar with turtleneck patterns. Should I have made just a rectangle, or is it ok to have the rounded edge on the bottom? I thought the rounded edge would be better/easier to sew because the neckline is round and I thought it might fit better. What do you think?http://www.smileys.ws/smls/action/00000030.gif |
User: sewerzzzzzz
Member since: 02-27-2005 Total posts: 81 |
From: paroper
Date: 12-04-2005, 05:37 PM (2 of 7)
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All that I have ever made were rectangular. The rectangular follows the line of the body. That is why they are rectangular. It keeps an even edges all the way around. I'm not quite sure what would happen to the extra fullness esp. under the chin. I think that it would either wrinkle (up) or it would stand too high under the chin. At any rate, it won't be equal height. You've got to consider that the curve of the neckline is much higher (and less) in the back. If you cut it this way I don't think that the arch would be the same for the front and back. The midline of this piece should fall well below the shoulder line. The easiest way to find out is to just try it. As silly as it sounds, it is not hard at all to apply a flat edge to the neckline, it just follows the neckline around and stands up, like a brim on a hat.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 12-04-2005, 06:05 PM (3 of 7)
I make Turtleneck Dickies a lot from specialty fabrics (halloween, Christmas) and I make the bottoms straight .. They are made from knits, and I do them the same way I do the Bib ribbing in the baby bibs I make from fingertip towels.. seam sides together, fold in 1/2 with wst, place pins at the quarter marks, and have the neckline of the garment pinned also at the quarter marks. match and pin together, then stitch on serger, stretching to fit between pins.. Remember to remove pins before you get to them..Everyone loves them.. They tell me they fit beautifully.. Personally, I cannot wear turtlenecks, my mind tells me I am choking when I put one on.. 
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: sewerzzzzzz
Date: 12-05-2005, 01:02 PM (4 of 7)
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It came out ok but I've got a little bit of puckering, well, not really puckering, I would just like it a little more fitted. I'll try just a rectangle on the next one. It doesn't fit over my head that well, the fabric's knit but not too stretchy. 
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User: sewerzzzzzz
Member since: 02-27-2005 Total posts: 81 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 12-05-2005, 04:16 PM (5 of 7)
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Once I've sewn the rectangle into a circle, I try pulling it over my head, to make sure it fits. Lots of time I will baste it, and make sure I have some extra in case its too snug, then I can always make it a bit bigger if necessary. Best bet is making it out of ribbing, so that it stretches when going over the head, and fits snug when around the neck.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: paroper
Date: 12-05-2005, 08:29 PM (6 of 7)
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Some knits only stretch one way. Did you check the direction of the stretch? If you can't get enough from cutting it on the straight or cross grain, you can always cut it bias. Many of my favorite cotton woven turtle necks were bias cut and they were wonderful because of the way they would lay. This would maximize the stretch on knits (and of course, you wouldn't have to have an closure because of it being knit.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Sewlite
Date: 12-06-2005, 11:37 AM (7 of 7)
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Did you check out taunton press/threads magazine,shows u how to make a turtle neck fit nicely. www.tauntonpress.com |
User: Sewlite
Member since: 04-04-2001 Total posts: 37 |
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