How to sew a perfect neckline for stretch fabrics

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In this video I share one of my favorite techniques on finishing a neckline for stretch fabrics. Also have a look at one of my first videos I did on overlocker/serger tips for neckline finishes. See link below
• Elsabe's Overlocker Tips
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[@debstew]

Thank you for all the great tips

[@LK-vf9uc]

Looked simple, but I had to watch the video many times before I finally understood how it's done. Thank you very much!

[@bevmcmullen8758]

Excellent technique Elsabe, thank you for sharing xx. Could you please do a tutorial on how to do this in the round. It may seem simple, but I’d love to see how you approach it. Thank you 🙏

[@marilynnmcdonald3204]

Hello Elsabe. Can you send me the link to where I can learn your neck design on this top. I find it very attractive. Thank you. I’m learning a lot from your videos. Thank you. Marilynn

[@Joy4650B]

I have never done my neck binding quite that fancy. It looks really professional. Your close-ups are so helpful!

[@ElsabeHurn]

I don’t use this with all my tops. It depends on the style and look of the top I’m sewing. I use another method on my serger for a quick finish that prevents any gaping on my stretch fabrics.

[@patsyscott672]

Elsabe, this is a great tutorial. Thank you for all the tips. You are such a good teacher. I just recently found your videos and appreciate all the information and the wonderful close ups. ❣️

[@ElsabeHurn]

Thank you for the positive feedback, I appreciate it so much

[@celestemalec5043]

Perfectly explained and informative tutorial, thank you Elsabe.

[@ElsabeHurn]

Thank you Celeste

[@natasa2882]

The best tutorial I've seen on the topic. Thank you. ❤

[@ElsabeHurn]

Wow, thank you!

[@SaundraMiller-ps5zs]

What about in the round. how to measure for right length

[@elter1979]

Thank you for this tutorial Elsabe. Much appreciated.

[@ElsabeHurn]

Thank you for watching

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Fantastic exposition!

[@bibikhan1080]

Thank you Elsabe. As always your videos are educational.

[@ElsabeHurn]

Thank you for watching Bibi

[@alexandracorduneanu6911]

This is amazing! thank you!

[@ramonakleynhans333]

This was so helpful, thank you!🤎

[@ElsabeHurn]

Thank you for watching.Glad it was helpful!

[@user-bq7vu1qq6b]

This is so beautiful, and I haven’t seen anyone else teach finishing necklines like this. What would end up being the total measurement of seam allowance for this technique?

[@katieb1836]

Looks very nice!

[@ElsabeHurn]

Thank you for watching

[@kaywilliams3435]

Thank you Elsabe. Just a couple of questions. You have used a straight stitch, will these not break when it is pulled over the head? Also have you used a stretch thread?

[@ElsabeHurn]

I sometimes use Gutterman Maraflex which is a stretch thread. For this top I used polyester thread. When working on stretch fabric I usually use stitch length 3 and I make my top tension slightly lower. With these settings I do have a some stretch with my straight stitch.

[@s._.0cks-l2m]

thank you Elsabe, did you use the magic stretch thread

[@ElsabeHurn]

I sometimes use Gutterman Maraflex which is a stretch thread. For this top I used polyester thread. When working on stretch fabric I usually use stitch length 3 and I make my top tension slightly lower. With these settings I do have a some stretch with my straight stitch

[@bibikhan1080]

Great question.I was about to ask the same as there is considerable amount of stretching on he neckline when wearing pullovers.

[@patricelaurence5535]

Thank you Elsabe~ Quick question -- since this neckline isn't sewn in the full round, Because it is sewn only as half of the neckline, I assume you would have a thick area where the should seams come together, or would you do the neckline in the full round?

[@ElsabeHurn]

For your normal necklines I would sew in the full round. When I sewed the armhole I sewed it in the full round as well. With this specific v-neckline I did the back separately.

[@dimples7334]

Great tutorial. I’m currently finishing my pants blueprint. Do you happen to know where I can find information/instructions on inseam pockets in the Surefit learning center? I’m wanting to make a pair of tailored trousers with that style of pocket. Thanks

[@ElsabeHurn]

Morning, you will find instructions for teardrop inseam pocket on page 25 of the Pants instruction book. If you have the Pants That Mix n Multiply book look on page 3. Below is a link to the Sure-Fit Designs Super Index. Download it for reference. You will see on page 6 of this index are all the pocket designs with information where to find it
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2583/9438/files/SFD_Super_Index--May_2015_Update.pdf?4860008779136750762