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neck band problem

sewingj

neck band problem
« on: October 15, 2020, 18:49:46 PM »
I`ve started making the Sinclair Sandy tunic and all was going well until I put the neckband on (only basted so far thank goodness).  I`m making the scoop neckline and have cut the correct band for that but it`s too big.  There are some rather random notches - one of which doesn`t seem to match to anything.  The back is ok but the front is baggy.  I`ve tried repositioning it to distribute the band more evenly but can`t do it successfully

I don`t know how to cut another band that will fit properly - or how to place that without any notches to guide me.  Can any of you better skilled ladies help?
Failing that I will make a neck facing (I know where I am with them)

Acorn

Re: neck band problem
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2020, 18:58:08 PM »
I think it is normal for a neckband to be cut to 80% of the size of the neck, but it does vary depending on the stretchiness of your fabric.  I usually cut a strip that is too long, then pin it around the neckband stretching as seems appropriate, then cut it off, unpin it, join the ends and sew in as instructed.
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coffeeandcake

Re: neck band problem
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2020, 19:12:58 PM »
I cut the neckband at 80% of the length of the neckline of the garment sew ends together, divide into 4. Then divide the neckline into 4 and stretch the neckband to fit between the divisions. I don't generally bother with the notches to guide me.

sewingj

Re: neck band problem
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2020, 19:14:58 PM »
@Acorn I think I`ve done that before and it worked well.  The one with the pattern is also wider than I like so I could adjust that too

@coffeeandcake   just read your post - I`ll try that with the existing piece and see if I can make it work

Helen M

Re: neck band problem
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2020, 20:09:33 PM »
I cut the neckband at 80% of the length of the neckline of the garment sew ends together, divide into 4. Then divide the neckline into 4 and stretch the neckband to fit between the divisions. I don't generally bother with the notches to guide me.

I do that too and it works 99.9% of the time!
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Catllar

Re: neck band problem
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2020, 14:38:50 PM »
I stitch and stretch as I go and join the ends when it's on. That way you can alter the amount of tension depending on the curve ratio.
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sewingj

Re: neck band problem
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2020, 15:44:12 PM »
Thanks everyone
I measured the original neckband and it is about 80% of the neckline so I had another go.  This time I did the quartering trick and ignored the notches and it`s worked!  It`s not quite as flat at the front as I would like but I think I`ll be able to sort that out with a good pressing

Acorn

Re: neck band problem
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2020, 15:54:53 PM »
I have, on occasion, inserted some elastic thread inside a neckband - not enough to make it gathered, but just enough to stop it from flopping.
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