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Step 1
Neckline curves clippedFollow the steps given in your pattern to attach the facing or lining to your garment, clipping curves at the neckline if necessary.
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Step 2
With the garment wrong-side up, iron the neckline seam up toward the lining (or facing), going carefully around the curves to prevent puckers.
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Step 3
The purple material is the lining in this photo.Now flip the garment back over so the right side is showing. Place your presser foot along the edge of the neckline seam on the lining (not on the garment fabric!), starting at the center back if the garment does not have an opening or as close to the corner of the opening if there is one. It's a little tricky to get the presser foot down at the corner, but don't worry bout trying to get it precisely next to the edge--just get as close as you can.
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Step 4
Keeping the presser foot along the edge of the neckline seam, stitch all the way around the neckline, sewing the garment lining (or facing) to the seam allowance beneath. When you finish, clip your threads and press the neckline neatly. You'll have a beautiful, crisp edge and a wonderfully tailored look to your finished garment! You can also use understitching along the front or back edges of garments with button closures before adding buttonholes. This is a versatile sewing technique that will serve you well, so it's worth mastering.
Comments
racheltexas said
on 10/19/2009 I recommended you as well!
racheltexas said
on 10/19/2009 I recommended you as well!
racheltexas said
on 10/19/2009 Thank you so much for the wonderful demonstration!
SarahElizabeth said
on 10/8/2009 Thank you for this demonstration! Understitching makes so much more sense now. :)
lindaloups said
on 8/18/2009 Thanks sensibility! I'll keep an eye out for your tutorials :^)
I used the understitching technique yesterday and it was fabulous! Yay! ;^)