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Neck bindings, ribbing, do you have to do it that way? alternate ways to finish necklines
Lorri   UT USA Member since 9/11/06 Posts: 395	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/11/12 0:31 AM I am making Butterick B5215 Shirt B. I don't like any of the neck treatments(not sure if that is what you call it or not), I was just wondering if you could serge the edge, then fold it over 3/8 inch and use a twin needle on it, instead of binding it. My bindings never look good....I have a coverstitch on my serger, but alas....I don't know how to use it. I thought of making a facing, but wondered if I would need to interface it? I feel really stupid, but I haven't sewn for myself for sew long........ The good thing is I was able to cut out a 3x and all I had to do was a slope shoulder adjustment..... I was so excited...... any advice would be appreciated...Thanks. Lorri ------ Lorri
rebe   Intermediate FL USA Member since 2/28/05 Posts: 339	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/11/12 0:34 AM I fold mine over. Depending upon the fabric, I use that heat n bond 3/8 inch on the edge and then flip it over and iron it down. I would test a sample on your machine first though because sometimes the sewing machine does not like it and skips stitches. ------ Rebecca Pitts Bernina 430 Singer xl-6000 Babylock Imagine Elna 7200 Ellisimo Janome MB4
PattyGee   Intermediate MN USA Member since 11/12/03 Posts: 470	Login to reply to this post In reply to Lorri Like this post Date: 2/11/12 1:12 AM Lorri You could press under 3/8inch. Then use steam a seam lite (1/4 in) and then fuse it with the iron. Then do a two thread on your coverstitch machine. Or use a twin needle in your regular sewing machine. The steam a seam gives it a little stability. I would make a sample first. ------ Patty Bernina 530, Bernina 200e with upgrade 730, Elna Quilter's Dream, Elna 434 Coverstitch, BL Enlighten Serger and Juki TL-2010Q.
gramma b Advanced USA Member since 7/25/08 Posts: 2272	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/11/12 7:10 AM Look for this under the Reviews. Terri A. made several with varying necklines (photos) in plus sizes.
Lorri   UT USA Member since 9/11/06 Posts: 395	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/11/12 10:35 AM Thanks everyone. I was hoping someone would agree with that method. I think I first learned it from Debbie Cook quite some time back. I'll get that t shirt done this weekend and post pics. I'm way excited! ------ Lorri
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7402	Login to reply to this post In reply to Lorri Like this post Date: 2/12/12 2:33 AM To sew a neat neckband of the perfect length for any knit fabric, without using ribbing, check out this all time terrific video by Sarah Veblen: http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3839/video-a-neckline-binding-for-knits
gramma b Advanced USA Member since 7/25/08 Posts: 2272	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/12/12 3:01 PM I checked ready-made T's around the house after this and other binding threads. Interesting--always something new to try-- there was one with the usual doubled self-binding stitched around, then folded toward neck with overcast edges. BUT then the fold was cut open right at the top. This made the 2 edges roll over towards the shirt in a pretty way.
Lorri   UT USA Member since 9/11/06 Posts: 395	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/12/12 9:21 PM Elona, thanks for the link. Gramma B that sounds like an interesting neck treatment. I got the 1/4 inch steam & seam 2 lite. I am getting ready to top stitch with a double needle. Then I have to put the hems in. It fits perfectly which shocks me! I'll post a review as soon as I get it done now that I have a new camera...yay! ------ Lorri

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