This is by far the best tutorial on sewing a stretch knit neckband. You're the only one who's divided it into eight sections instead of four, and that's made all the difference in the world. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. No one had ever explained to me that you want to have the main fabric flat and then stretch only the neckband. I've been stretching them together and, of course, getting puckers LOL! And the hump-jumper trick is priceless - bravo for teaching this old dog some new tricks :-)
Thank you so much for the fabulous information on sewing a neckline into a garment. You make it so easy. You are the Rock Star of Sewing. I am saying that with that with real respect to you and all you teach all of us.
Hi. Yes, like Brenda, it was good to have a refresher. I haven't sewn with knit fabric for a lot of years but have some fabric in my stash. I think the tips you've showed (dividing into 8) makes sense - sewing becomes easier straight away. Thanks again for sharing
I found you by accident the other day while perusing Pinterest. It has been a wonderful find. I’ve shared with my sewing group also. Keep up the excellent work.
Thank you! I truly avoid knit bindings/necklines perhaps that is why I rarely make tshirts or knit tops. I have ruined a couple of knit dress necklines in part because I almost always change the neckline depth. I very much needed this and so appreciate your sharing your expertise!
Kim, Thank you for your videos. I've subscribed. I've enjoyed several of your videos over the last few weeks. This one, on neckbands, is particularly helpful. I'm a newbie. (I think the name of your channel "Dorothy's Daughter" is lovely. There was a time when I was known as "Winnie's daughter" by a group of people who my mother had helped with her wise advice. When they found out I was "Winnie's daughter" they would smile and glow with delight and enthusiastically share with me the fact my mother's advice had helped them. Your channel's name "Dorothy's Daughter" makes me smile."
Thank you for marking into eighths! I always lose a pin when I’ve done it in quarters; eighths should be a lot better. Oh, and the tip about .8 is the best! I had always looked in my sewing books and they had me do a stretch test, then figure percentage, yadda yadda. What a pain! The .8 makes much more sense for me; it’s easier to remember!
I love the video, thanks for sharing it. One question, you mentioned top stitching? Does that mean you top stitched the seam allowance down from the front side after you surged it? Thanks.
I too was not aware that you stretch only the neck band. It has been years since I have done neckbands but I was taught back-in-the-day 40 years ago I think it was to cut my two-thirds of the size of the neck. That's why I used to come up with Puckers I'm sure. What I'm wondering is how wide do you make the neckband I didn't catch that.
Excellent tutorial on a neckband. Viscose rayon jersey needs care, but once beginners have some experience with cotton knits they can fine tune the neckband length with ease. Love the 8ths.
I just sewed a neckline. The front is standi g up a little. Does that mean the band wasn't stretched enough? Also, you said to top stitch. Do you do that with the same zig zag you used?
It drives me crazy when seamstresses on YT use the shoulder seams as the neck circumference divider. Thank you so much for stressing this! The hints of .8 and the zigzag width and length are very helpful. I love to sew, but avoid knits. I think I’ll try that dress for my granddaughter ive been putting off. I wish you’d shown the top stitching to finish off the seam. Did you Topstitch to the band or body of the project?
Here's a learn from my mistake hint. When fashioning your own neck or arm band measure the opening at the seam allowance line not the uncut edge. I ended up too short and was scratching my head. Thanks to contributors such as yourself realized source of mistake
I was just going to start on a neckband but watched this first. I've made 2 round neckbands and 2 Vs so far with no issues. I was basting the two raw edges of the neckband together and then basting the neckband to the opening after pinning in 8ths. The reason I was doing the basting was the fabric on the bottom, the neck opening would not get caught by the serger threads. I was sewing very slowly and adjusting along the way as well. After seeing this video and learning that the only the neckband should stretch I pulled out my basting and tried to duplicate what was shown in the video It went smoothly but in 4 places the neckband edge did not catch. I'm going to unpick and start over. Is there any advice you can give me?
Thank you so much! This really explained it in a way I needed. I do have a question. If you don't have a serger, do you do anything else to finish that seam? You mentioned topstitching, but I didn't see you do that at the end. So for those of us without a serger, are there any other steps we take after the end of the video or just make sure it's tucked in when we wear it? THANKS!!!
I topstitch the seam allowance down to the garment side. I use a coverstitch, machine, but if you don’t have one, just use that same narrow zig zag I showed you. I did that for years without a serger.
That’s beautiful! I would definitely serge the ends too. I can’t remember what it’s like to sew without a serger. Could you please tell me what the speed (spm), is on your Janome skyline 7?
Another name for it is Jean-A-Ma-Jig. It’s a piece of plastic that has a slot in it. You can find them everywhere; sewing sites such as Wawak and others
I need a clarification please. When you said, " go to .8" do we multiply the neckband circumference by .8 or divide it by .8? Not to be confused with dividing into 1/8ths for sewing, that I understood perfectly. Just the math part has me stumped, I get jelly brained when I hear the word math!
What a thorough and great video. Thank you! Can you tell me where you bought your hump jumper? I tried to find it on Amazon and couldn't find it. Is it an universal sewing machine tool?
It is the Skyline S7. I chose it primarily for the accufeed system, and also because it has a lot of the same features as the MC9450, but the price is not quite as high.
Hump Jumper is a trade name. I’m sure there are knock-offs. Here is a link to what I got from Wawak: www.wawak.com/Sewing/Sewing-Machine-Accessories/Machine-Accessories/sn-designs-the-hump-jumper-18-116-2pack/?sku=PRT6101
It is a little molded plastic piece that helps you go over humps, but also helps you get started on fine fabrics that tend to be eaten when you start sewing. I got mine from Wawak
Thank you Thank you Thank you for explaining this so well!
Thank you so much. I’m fairly new to sewing knits and dividing into eighths has made neckband sewing much less stressful.
Glad it was helpful!❤️
This is by far the best tutorial on sewing a stretch knit neckband. You're the only one who's divided it into eight sections instead of four, and that's made all the difference in the world. Thank you!
By far, one of the best videos on this topic
Thank you so much! ❤️
Thank you so much for this tutorial. No one had ever explained to me that you want to have the main fabric flat and then stretch only the neckband. I've been stretching them together and, of course, getting puckers LOL! And the hump-jumper trick is priceless - bravo for teaching this old dog some new tricks :-)
Thank you so much for the fabulous information on sewing a neckline into a garment. You make it so easy. You are the Rock Star of Sewing. I am saying that with that with real respect to you and all you teach all of us.
Thank you for your kind words ❤️
This is the best knit neckline video I’ve seen. Thank you 😊
Thank you so much!
Hi. Yes, like Brenda, it was good to have a refresher. I haven't sewn with knit fabric for a lot of years but have some fabric in my stash. I think the tips you've showed (dividing into 8) makes sense - sewing becomes easier straight away. Thanks again for sharing
Great video! Think my problem is going to fast, will divide in 8th next time I do a neckband. Thanks for reaching teaching us.
Super. I’m an experienced seamstress but not experienced with knits. Your video has explained the error of my ways.
Thank you for the very helpful video. Will make those necklines easier to sew.
Yep, just what I needed ❤👍
Thank you, this is super helpful!
AaaaHA! Thats what Ive been doing wrong! The shoulder seams. TY KIM!!!! SEW GRATEFUL!
Very helpful tutorial. I've been having trouble with stretched out neckbands and didn't know why. Now I do. Thank you, Kim!
I found you by accident the other day while perusing Pinterest. It has been a wonderful find. I’ve shared with my sewing group also. Keep up the excellent work.
Thank you so much for using the 8ths. happy sewing.
Thank you! I truly avoid knit bindings/necklines perhaps that is why I rarely make tshirts or knit tops. I have ruined a couple of knit dress necklines in part because I almost always change the neckline depth. I very much needed this and so appreciate your sharing your expertise!
I just bought some expensive Art Gallery jersey so failure is not an option. 😉Thanks for the help Kim. 💗
Kim, Thank you for your videos. I've subscribed. I've enjoyed several of your videos over the last few weeks. This one, on neckbands, is particularly helpful. I'm a newbie. (I think the name of your channel "Dorothy's Daughter" is lovely. There was a time when I was known as "Winnie's daughter" by a group of people who my mother had helped with her wise advice. When they found out I was "Winnie's daughter" they would smile and glow with delight and enthusiastically share with me the fact my mother's advice had helped them. Your channel's name "Dorothy's Daughter" makes me smile."
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for marking into eighths! I always lose a pin when I’ve done it in quarters; eighths should be a lot better. Oh, and the tip about .8 is the best! I had always looked in my sewing books and they had me do a stretch test, then figure percentage, yadda yadda. What a pain! The .8 makes much more sense for me; it’s easier to remember!
how to you do the .8 calculations?
Great tutorial- thank you so much 😊
Thank you so much!
I needed a refresher today!!
Easy peasy!!
Great video Rey helpful.
Great video thank you
Great video! I am also a Dorothy’s daughter cause it’s my mother’s name! 🥰
Hello to another beautiful daughter whose mom was a Dorothy! ❤️
Great video, thank you.
You make that look so easy! I am gonna try it !!!! THANKS
Thank you...😍
I love the video, thanks for sharing it. One question, you mentioned top stitching? Does that mean you top stitched the seam allowance down from the front side after you surged it? Thanks.
Thanks for the great tutorial! New subscriber. Also, I love that you have a Wawak catalog on your table in the background! LOL! Blessings to you!
I too was not aware that you stretch only the neck band. It has been years since I have done neckbands but I was taught back-in-the-day 40 years ago I think it was to cut my two-thirds of the size of the neck. That's why I used to come up with Puckers I'm sure. What I'm wondering is how wide do you make the neckband I didn't catch that.
very nice
Thank you for not doing it on a serger- many of us don't own one.
Excellent tutorial on a neckband. Viscose rayon jersey needs care, but once beginners have some experience with cotton knits they can fine tune the neckband length with ease. Love the 8ths.
Thanks for sharing!
Love your tutorial, I am no longer scared of my knit fabrics!
Do you ever use elastic tape on your knit neckbands or is it unnecessary?
Thank you!
I don’t. The fabric should have enough recovery without it.
@@dorothysdaughtersews ok, thank you! I am learning so much from your videos😊
Thank you...good information
I just sewed a neckline. The front is standi g up a little. Does that mean the band wasn't stretched enough? Also, you said to top stitch. Do you do that with the same zig zag you used?
I noticed you didn't backstitch the beginning or ending stitches, right? Is that because the knit material would get caught in feed dogs?
It drives me crazy when seamstresses on YT use the shoulder seams as the neck circumference divider. Thank you so much for stressing this! The hints of .8 and the zigzag width and length are very helpful. I love to sew, but avoid knits. I think I’ll try that dress for my granddaughter ive been putting off. I wish you’d shown the top stitching to finish off the seam. Did you Topstitch to the band or body of the project?
I press the seam allowance down and top stitch on the garment side of the neckline.
Here's a learn from my mistake hint. When fashioning your own neck or arm band measure the opening at the seam allowance line not the uncut edge. I ended up too short and was scratching my head. Thanks to contributors such as yourself realized source of mistake
What did you use to start sewing the neckline? Something to prevent the fabric from sinking in the machine?
It’s a jump jumper. I got mine from Wawak.
Sew .8 of the neckline. Do I measure the seamline? Do I add seam allowance to the .8 to join the neckband. Great video!
You measure the circumference if the neck opening. You don’t need to add seam allowance to that measurement.
TY
I was just going to start on a neckband but watched this first. I've made 2 round neckbands and 2 Vs so far with no issues. I was basting the two raw edges of the neckband together and then basting the neckband to the opening after pinning in 8ths. The reason I was doing the basting was the fabric on the bottom, the neck opening would not get caught by the serger threads. I was sewing very slowly and adjusting along the way as well. After seeing this video and learning that the only the neckband should stretch I pulled out my basting and tried to duplicate what was shown in the video It went smoothly but in 4 places the neckband edge did not catch. I'm going to unpick and start over. Is there any advice you can give me?
Thank you so much! This really explained it in a way I needed. I do have a question. If you don't have a serger, do you do anything else to finish that seam? You mentioned topstitching, but I didn't see you do that at the end. So for those of us without a serger, are there any other steps we take after the end of the video or just make sure it's tucked in when we wear it? THANKS!!!
I topstitch the seam allowance down to the garment side. I use a coverstitch, machine, but if you don’t have one, just use that same narrow zig zag I showed you. I did that for years without a serger.
That’s beautiful! I would definitely serge the ends too. I can’t remember what it’s like to sew without a serger.
Could you please tell me what the speed (spm), is on your Janome skyline 7?
I have no idea what the actual speed is. I know it is faster than any machine I’ve ever sewn on.
Great video Kim, really helpful. With Love Notions have you made the Constellations hooded? I know you have made a lot of Love Notions patterns.
I haven’t made the Constellation, but I have made that Men’s NorthStar which is the same style with men’s sizing. A great pattern!
Could you tell me where you can get a hump jumper? I have never heard of this tool before.
Martha Knight, I found one on Amazon but I don’t remember what it was called.
Another name for it is Jean-A-Ma-Jig. It’s a piece of plastic that has a slot in it. You can find them everywhere; sewing sites such as Wawak and others
Thank you for your awesome video!
How wide is the band? (I get the length is .8 of the neck circumference but did I miss how to determine the width?)
That would be a preference. I would say 1/2-3/4” would be a good place to start.
@@dorothysdaughtersews thank you!
😃
Do you use stretch thread on knits ? I’m curious about this newer thread but no one talks about it.
No, I do use polyester thread though and not 100% cotton thread.
I need a clarification please. When you said, " go to .8" do we multiply the neckband circumference by .8 or divide it by .8?
Not to be confused with dividing into 1/8ths for sewing, that I understood perfectly. Just the math part has me stumped, I get jelly brained when I hear the word math!
Multiply by .8 or 80%
What a thorough and great video. Thank you! Can you tell me where you bought your hump jumper? I tried to find it on Amazon and couldn't find it. Is it an universal sewing machine tool?
try searching for Jean-A-Ma-Jig
@@auntmayme8119 Thanks!!!
I got mine from Wawak
www.wawak.com/Sewing/Sewing-Machine-Accessories/Machine-Accessories/sn-designs-the-hump-jumper-18-116-2pack/?sku=PRT6101
@@dorothysdaughtersews Thanks for the info!
Do you cut your neckband on the biased?
No need to for knits 😀
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What model is your Janome? Why did you choose it?
It is the Skyline S7. I chose it primarily for the accufeed system, and also because it has a lot of the same features as the MC9450, but the price is not quite as high.
How do you measure how long to cut the neckband?
Depending on the fabric, I use either an 85 or 90% ratio.
Do you know what the "hump-jumper" is called? I would like to order one. Thanks for the tutorial.
Hump Jumper is a trade name. I’m sure there are knock-offs. Here is a link to what I got from Wawak:
www.wawak.com/Sewing/Sewing-Machine-Accessories/Machine-Accessories/sn-designs-the-hump-jumper-18-116-2pack/?sku=PRT6101
Are you using a straight stitch for the neckband?
No. You have to use a stitch that stretches. I am using a narrow zig zag.
Forgot to ask what was a “hump jumper”?
It is a little molded plastic piece that helps you go over humps, but also helps you get started on fine fabrics that tend to be eaten when you start sewing. I got mine from Wawak
Can you do this same technique with wovens?
No. However, applying bias tape is somewhat similar.
How wide should the neckband be please?
That is determined by the pattern. I usually use about 3/4” - which means you would cut a piece 1.5” wide plus seam allowances.
Are you doing a 3/8 inch SA?
This one was 1/4”
Throw that wonky pin away!
Yes, you are right. My trash was really full and I didn’t want it to fall on the floor. 😂😂😂
Hi can you tell me how wide the band should be please
Where can I get neck band ribbing?
Neck jumper??tellme about them I need one??