Just a tip, the neck band will be divided into even fourths but the neck hole of the shirt is not divided into even fourths at the shoulder seams. To find even fourths of the neck hole you must pinch center front and center back so that it is folded laying on its "side" with shoulder seams together. From here you will see that there is more length on the bodice front side and the true even fourth mark will be on the bodice front side just before the shoulder seams. If that makes any sense...
If you purchase a "walking foot" for your machine, sewing on knits is so much easier. I also prefer to not sew one of the shoulder seams together, then when you apply the ribbing to the neckline you're sewing in a straight line vs. a circular. Very informative!
SO clearly explained, thank you!! I’ve been trying to find clear instructions as I’m a beginner and was starting to feel disheartened watching other you tubers rush through the process , but your step-by-step approach has boosted my confidence and made me believe I can do this!! Thank you!
The point of twin-needle topstitching isn't just decorative, it is a "straight" stitch that still has stretch (because of the zig-zag action of the bobbin thread connecting the twin lines), and therefore is appropriate for an area like a neckline that needs to stretch. Otherwise, single-needle straight topstitching will break when stretched. If you don't have a twin needle you really must do a zigzag stitch for the topstitch, though it doesn't look as good. It really shouldn't be very noticeable, though. Nobody ever looks that closely at another person's seams.
HAPPY NEW YEAR lovely Professor PINCUSHION. I have to try this first on scrap. I love watching each and every video tute of yours. I am learning so much from your tutes. Imagine at 65 still learning!!! Thanks for sharing and caring. 👍👍👍💜
Very helpful video, will now go and have a go at t-shirt with a too tight neckline. I've already put some shape into the body (it was a small man's size), now to feminise the neck too :).Update; have now successfully fixed neck of t-shirt, thank you!
Had to watch closely for the stitch you used to attach the ribbed neckline, a straight stitch I think? But should specify in your video. Otherwise I enjoyed this and will try it out myself (I am a complete novice to seeing, so thank you)
Instead of concern about metrics, use an overcast foot to easily attach a rib knit collar w/strong well aligned stretchable stiches that was not demonstrated! :-)
.85 is an estimate to adjust the length of the neckband to the stretch of the rib fabric. If you cut the measured length,the neckband will be too loose and not sit tight. For your second point, she said she rounded up to 13 5/8.
When you divide the neckline of the shirt in four, you obviously use the center front and center back, but do you use the shoulder seams or divide the distance between the centers? For instance, if using shoulder seams, the amount of stretch between the right front and right back would be different, right? Or is this the intended result so that the front neck ribbing doesn't sag? It may not matter on a slight dip but if the neckline scoops low...just thinking...
mine were pretty close to equal so I just used the side seams but if you have a large scoop in the front and not in the back, I would do center front, center back and find the real mid point between those, ignoring the side seams. That way you can make sure the neck band is going on evenly. Great question! Thanks!
I was wondering the same thing, why use a stretch stitch to install the band if we use a straight stitch to top stitch???? Is there a small zig zag stitch we should use....but it wouldn't really look very good.
I really like you videos... Is it possible also to use cm in your videos? I am a lady from Belgium and inches is to hard for me to understand. Thanks in advance ☺
You know, my Joann's stopped carrying ribbed knit as well. I've been ordering mine online like at fabric.com. I don't like buying fabric unseen but if you're sticking with basic colors it's not so bad.
I've tried sewing with ribbed fabric but it ended up curling or getting stuck in the machine or even just stretching in general. I don't have a walking foot or anything, but would getting one help solve this problem? Also my thread would snap when the clothes stretched.... how can i solve these problems?
Walking foot does not help you with stucking fabric in the machine, but it definitely will help with that stratching and "waving" :))And thread will not snap when you will use some stretch stitch - like zig zag or overlock stitch or stretchy tripple straight stitch. I Dont know if you have any of these but I believe you have at least that zig zag stitch on your machine. When you want professional finish to your projects - try use twin needle :) they make stitch that appear like two paralel lines on right side of fabric and on bottom of the fabric it looks like zig zag - stretchy :)
The cost is far too exorbitant for the US to change every street sign, teach every American metrics, replace every tool in a home from rulers, measuring spoons to wrenches as well as for manufacturers to buy new equipment for packaging or bolts of fabric. Many Americans including myself have kindly asked for the measurements used to be written below the video so as to convert them into inches in preparation to follow along.
Do you have a video on how to sew on satin bias piping to a kaftan top or something where the neck is cut out. Just not sure how to apply the bias to my top when its got piping. 10mm
BTW, please don't use just the metric system if you do change, I still use the inches ; )Also commented below (asked about) on the straight stitching used for the top stitch????
sorry for not replying to the last question. If the neckline is large, you can use a single straight stitch as you'll probably not be stretching the neckline to get it over your head, like a scooped neck. If it's more like a regular t-shirt, you can use a straight stitch but use the double needle for a double straight stitch. It'll still look more professional than a zig zag or stretch stitch but on the back it'll have something similar to a zig zag, so will still have the stretch. We do have a tutorial on using the double needle if you've never used it before. I hope that helps! :)
Good instructions, but the math!? You really need to use the metric system ;) I used 0.8 of the lengh with jersey fabric and 0.7 with cuff fabric. And that worked well. I really like your videos. Thanks very much.
Or with an overlocker. I don't get the point of all these videos showing how to process jersey fabric with a regular sewing machine. Overlockers are totally affordable nowadays, especially when compared to the prices of modern computerized sewing machines...
Never sure why people think comments like this are warranted or useful. They are not. It's just rude. Her nails were not what I was watching (although I did notice how nicely done they were)
Just a tip, the neck band will be divided into even fourths but the neck hole of the shirt is not divided into even fourths at the shoulder seams. To find even fourths of the neck hole you must pinch center front and center back so that it is folded laying on its "side" with shoulder seams together. From here you will see that there is more length on the bodice front side and the true even fourth mark will be on the bodice front side just before the shoulder seams. If that makes any sense...
Brilliant advice!
I was just looking for a refresher since I haven't sewn a neck band in a long time. This is one of the best tutorials I've come across. Thank you!
Your method worked out just right. My tee fits beautifully. The ribbing is “all that”!
That tissue paper tip at 4:15 is pure gold. Thanks!
If you purchase a "walking foot" for your machine, sewing on knits is so much easier. I also prefer to not sew one of the shoulder seams together, then when you apply the ribbing to the neckline you're sewing in a straight line vs. a circular. Very informative!
Irene coming through with the shortcuts! ❤️😂🏃♂️
Thank you for that suggestion, That makes more sense in my brain haha.
yoo that's smart as fuck, thanks
This is so helpful, years later. Thanks Irene!
SO clearly explained, thank you!! I’ve been trying to find clear instructions as I’m a beginner and was starting to feel disheartened watching other you tubers rush through the process , but your step-by-step approach has boosted my confidence and made me believe I can do this!! Thank you!
Ingenious pre-sewing the neckline band with a small zigzag. This makes things a lot easier..
Thanks for this! Your video was probably the most easy for me to understand as a beginner. Can't wait to try this out! Thank you
The point of twin-needle topstitching isn't just decorative, it is a "straight" stitch that still has stretch (because of the zig-zag action of the bobbin thread connecting the twin lines), and therefore is appropriate for an area like a neckline that needs to stretch. Otherwise, single-needle straight topstitching will break when stretched. If you don't have a twin needle you really must do a zigzag stitch for the topstitch, though it doesn't look as good. It really shouldn't be very noticeable, though. Nobody ever looks that closely at another person's seams.
that's what i was thinking too...that straight stitch just totally un did the whole point of having a stretchable neck
Yup. One straight stitch undoes all the work of the zigzag
Thanks!
I've just discovered your tutorials and they are perfect. Thank you!
Excellent information and application technique ❤❤❤
HAPPY NEW YEAR lovely Professor PINCUSHION. I have to try this first on scrap.
I love watching each and every video tute of yours. I am learning so much from your tutes. Imagine at 65 still learning!!! Thanks for sharing and caring. 👍👍👍💜
aw, thank you so much for the kind words :)
Professor Pincushion
love you. You are so humble and generous.💕
Brilliant tutorial - thanks
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. This is the tutorial Ive been searching for!! 85% neckline haha brilliant
super duper useful and concise! thank you!
Thank you!! I struggle with the neck. I love sewing with knit, but I dread this part. Great tips to help me out!!
Excellent tutorial! Thanks so much
This tutorial is very helpful. Thank you so much.
This is excellent Have you got a video on how to do the complete t-shirt?
not yet
Thank you for this video, it was very helpful to me. 🤗
I appreciate all your wonderful tips. Thank you.
Great job
Thank you for the clear explanation!
thankyou, finally someone uses ribbing and some math to figure it out. hurray
I love the way you explain your projects. It's always clear :) You're such an inspiration for my own channel :)
thank you so much! :)
This was so helpful! Thank you!
You just saved my life.Thank you!!
Very useful, thank you!
very good detailed video
Very helpful video, will now go and have a go at t-shirt with a too tight neckline. I've already put some shape into the body (it was a small man's size), now to feminise the neck too :).Update; have now successfully fixed neck of t-shirt, thank you!
nice, great job!
thank you for easy to follow instructions, I learn so much from you :-)
Tear Thief nieuwe rits in spijkerbroek zetten
super.
nieuwe rits in spijkerbroek zetten graag video
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Ik krijg geen antwoord po mijn vraag helaas graag nieuwe rits in spijkerbroek zetten.
Excellent, thank you.
this was very helpful! thank you
Thanks for the video,it helped me a bunched.
Thank you very much I found your video very helpful.God bless😇
I NEEDED THIS tysm!
Thanks for this tutorial. It's coming right on time. Bye, your hair is beautiful! DD
I Enjoyed watching Your Video Thanks.
Thank you for posting. This was really helpful for me. Ax
How do you find out how big to cut the neck line and how long is the ribbing supposed to ber?
Thank,s for this tips.
thank you so much very informative video.
Had to watch closely for the stitch you used to attach the ribbed neckline, a straight stitch I think? But should specify in your video. Otherwise I enjoyed this and will try it out myself (I am a complete novice to seeing, so thank you)
thanks for sharing
Instead of concern about metrics, use an overcast foot to easily attach a rib knit collar w/strong well aligned stretchable stiches that was not demonstrated! :-)
How do I calculate the width of the neck hole in relation to the rib band?
I'm confused as to how you got .85 and how you added 13.175 + 1/2 and got 13 5/8. WOW
.85 is an estimate to adjust the length of the neckband to the stretch of the rib fabric. If you cut the measured length,the neckband will be too loose and not sit tight. For your second point, she said she rounded up to 13 5/8.
When you divide the neckline of the shirt in four, you obviously use the center front and center back, but do you use the shoulder seams or divide the distance between the centers? For instance, if using shoulder seams, the amount of stretch between the right front and right back would be different, right? Or is this the intended result so that the front neck ribbing doesn't sag? It may not matter on a slight dip but if the neckline scoops low...just thinking...
mine were pretty close to equal so I just used the side seams but if you have a large scoop in the front and not in the back, I would do center front, center back and find the real mid point between those, ignoring the side seams. That way you can make sure the neck band is going on evenly. Great question! Thanks!
but when you top-stitch that collar with straight stitch - THREADS BREAK !! :O
I was wondering the same thing, why use a stretch stitch to install the band if we use a straight stitch to top stitch???? Is there a small zig zag stitch we should use....but it wouldn't really look very good.
Is the 85% standard across all stretch fabric types? Or do you have to play around depending on how stretchy a fabric is?
85% is a good place to start but it could vary if the fabric is more stretchy or less stretchy.
I really like you videos... Is it possible also to use cm in your videos? I am a lady from Belgium and inches is to hard for me to understand. Thanks in advance ☺
Where can I find the stretch knit fabric. Stores around here don't seem to carry it.
You know, my Joann's stopped carrying ribbed knit as well. I've been ordering mine online like at fabric.com. I don't like buying fabric unseen but if you're sticking with basic colors it's not so bad.
I've tried sewing with ribbed fabric but it ended up curling or getting stuck in the machine or even just stretching in general. I don't have a walking foot or anything, but would getting one help solve this problem? Also my thread would snap when the clothes stretched.... how can i solve these problems?
Walking foot does not help you with stucking fabric in the machine, but it definitely will help with that stratching and "waving" :))And thread will not snap when you will use some stretch stitch - like zig zag or overlock stitch or stretchy tripple straight stitch. I Dont know if you have any of these but I believe you have at least that zig zag stitch on your machine.
When you want professional finish to your projects - try use twin needle :) they make stitch that appear like two paralel lines on right side of fabric and on bottom of the fabric it looks like zig zag - stretchy :)
Oh God !!! When will the entire world use the metric system !!!
Is it easier in sewing? Maybe that is why I have such a hard time with all the math involved.
NO! Hope never!
Sky Above I agree. It makes more sense and I’m in USA.
The cost is far too exorbitant for the US to change every street sign, teach every American metrics, replace every tool in a home from rulers, measuring spoons to wrenches as well as for manufacturers to buy new equipment for packaging or bolts of fabric. Many Americans including myself have kindly asked for the measurements used to be written below the video so as to convert them into inches in preparation to follow along.
Do you have a video on how to sew on satin bias piping to a kaftan top or something where the neck is cut out. Just not sure how to apply the bias to my top when its got piping. 10mm
we don't, but I'll add it to my long list of possible tutorials. thanks for the suggestion.
What type of stitches used for neck attaching?
If you want it to stretch, you can use a stretch stitch would looks like a straight stitch with a slight zigzag
can you please put all your instructions in fonts so I can read your instructions?
I need it so I can read it, I have to be able to read your instructions.
Is therr a place online to buy the ribbed knit material? Joanne's local store does not have a good selection.
try fabric.com
Where oh where do i find rib knit fabric?
if you can't find it at your local fabric store, you should be able to find it online like fabric.com
thank you thank you did I say T H A N K you lol this has been bothering me for a while!
BTW, please don't use just the metric system if you do change, I still use the inches ; )Also commented below (asked about) on the straight stitching used for the top stitch????
sorry for not replying to the last question. If the neckline is large, you can use a single straight stitch as you'll probably not be stretching the neckline to get it over your head, like a scooped neck. If it's more like a regular t-shirt, you can use a straight stitch but use the double needle for a double straight stitch. It'll still look more professional than a zig zag or stretch stitch but on the back it'll have something similar to a zig zag, so will still have the stretch. We do have a tutorial on using the double needle if you've never used it before. I hope that helps! :)
Good instructions, but the math!? You really need to use the metric system ;)
I used 0.8 of the lengh with jersey fabric and 0.7 with cuff fabric. And that worked well.
I really like your videos. Thanks very much.
Pls Karan Naam ke aadami ke liye kya comment hai tum batao
Many errors in this tutorial! The distribution of the collar, the stitching in straight stitch among others, , it must be done with the twin needle
Or with an overlocker. I don't get the point of all these videos showing how to process jersey fabric with a regular sewing machine. Overlockers are totally affordable nowadays, especially when compared to the prices of modern computerized sewing machines...
Lost the plot at the maths! will look for a more simple method..sorry
Too complicated. Can't do math.
Your fingernail art is very nice, but it is too distracting during your lesson, which otherwise is quite good.
Never sure why people think comments like this are warranted or useful. They are not. It's just rude. Her nails were not what I was watching (although I did notice how nicely done they were)