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Modesty insert into low V neck top
lynda828 Advanced Beginner AUSTRALIA Member since 4/1/08 Posts: 11	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/22/08 4:08 AM I have just finished simplicity 4218 which has a deep V crossover neckline on a empire waist. I have hand tacked a modesty piece in but wondered is there a better way to insert this for next time and was wondering how others might tackle this revealing problem! http://www.simplicity.com/index.cfm?page=search.cfm&numMatch=2&design_id=13302&design=4218&thumbnail_image=4218t.jpg&ldesc=Misses%20Knit%20Tops&size_range=10%20to%2022&status_num=2
tourist   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 5422	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/22/08 11:57 AM Hi Lynda - I have done the same thing. Just tacked a piece of lace into the neckline. Does your top have a facing? You could sew in the panel with the facing. If you topstitched the neckline you could sew it in then. ------ http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
JenSews2   Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 2/21/04 Posts: 1314	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/22/08 12:51 PM Here's a direct link... Simplicity 4218. I have done the same... both hand tack and just stitch in with the top stitching to make it look like it was meant to be. I have a pic of the Inside of the Simplicity 4076 twist top, but the idea is the same. I made a triangle of fabric (actually a diamond that I folded in half for the triangle insert) and serged the non-fold edges. Then I just stitched it in with the top stitching. I think in this particular top, I had already finished the neckline hem, so I just stitched the panel in going on top of the stitching that was already there so the stitching wouldn't really show. Jen Jen -- Edited on 8/22/08 12:54 PM -- ------ *Jen* If I stitch fast enough, does it count as aerobic exercise?
newlywedws Intermediate FL USA Member since 10/4/06 Posts: 428	Login to reply to this post In reply to lynda828 Like this post Date: 8/22/08 1:17 PM I have varying techniques that I use. Usually I'll simply alter the cutting line, utilising my curve and square sewing ruler I will follow the cutting line from the shoulder/neckline area and will then gradually taper to come UP -aside from a gentle curve, the visual look remains the same. I simply prefer not to have something slapped flat and pinned (too much of that in private high school...bad memories!) I would rather alter to where it is modest to my liking. ------ newlywedws.blogspot.com USMC BRAT turned USAF wife. A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America ' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it. The day we lose our will to fight is the day we lose our freedom! www.myspace.com/usaffamily
fiberfan Advanced UT USA Member since 2/25/06 Posts: 991	Login to reply to this post In reply to newlywedws Like this post Date: 8/22/08 10:06 PM Quote: Usually I'll simply alter the cutting line Have you done this with a style like Vogue 1027? I like the dress except for the low neckline, I won't wear a neckline this low. With a large bustline it can be a challenge to get a cross-over/surplice neckline that meets my modesty requirements. I can buy/make something to wear underneath but I would like to have the option of changing the neckline. Thanks, Joanne ------ joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody. Isaiah 51:3 so many ideas, so much fiber, so little time http://fiberfan.blogspot.com
newlywedws Intermediate FL USA Member since 10/4/06 Posts: 428	Login to reply to this post In reply to fiberfan Like this post Date: 8/24/08 2:12 PM Quote: fiberfan Have you done this with a style like Vogue 1027? I like the dress except for the low neckline, I won't wear a neckline this low. With a large bustline it can be a challenge to get a cross-over/surplice neckline that meets my modesty requirements. I can buy/make something to wear underneath but I would like to have the option of changing the neckline. Thanks, Joanne I've not used that specific pattern, but have done so w/ OOP Butterick 4225 as well as on the Burda twist top You may want to check out this tutorial it was mentioned in another thread, and is similar to how I alter the wrap garment that have a too deep "v" neckline. -- Edited on 8/24/08 11:51 PM -- ------ newlywedws.blogspot.com USMC BRAT turned USAF wife. A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America ' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it. The day we lose our will to fight is the day we lose our freedom! www.myspace.com/usaffamily
JenSews2   Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 2/21/04 Posts: 1314	Login to reply to this post In reply to newlywedws Like this post Date: 8/24/08 4:57 PM Quote: newlywedws You may want to check out this tutorial it was mentioned in another thread, and is similar to how I alter the wrap garment that have a too deep "v" neckline. Thank you for that info! I usually do something similar, but I never thought to change the slope of the curve at the CF. Something in me says I HAVE to keep the curve smooth, but why? If I can't alter to suit my modesty, I add a panel. Like on the twist top... I tried raising the twist top neckline, but I couldn't get it in a flattering place high enough, so I left the twist and added the panel instead. Do whatever works! That is why we sew. ------ *Jen* If I stitch fast enough, does it count as aerobic exercise?
lynda828 Advanced Beginner AUSTRALIA Member since 4/1/08 Posts: 11	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/4/08 1:56 AM Belated thank you to everyone for replying, have been away at Uncle's funeral and up until now off the radar. Great idea Newlyweds and thanks for the link to the tutorial I'll think I'll try changing the neckline for my next effort, I don't want to put a modesty piece in everything I wear or wear camisoles especially when it warms up. cheers Lynda
KempCorr Intermediate OH USA Member since 12/21/06 Posts: 327	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/4/08 11:43 AM This pattern has the insert as an option. I've not tried it yet, but it has some good reviews. ------ Kathryn
lynda828 Advanced Beginner AUSTRALIA Member since 4/1/08 Posts: 11	Login to reply to this post In reply to KempCorr Like this post Date: 9/7/08 4:14 AM Thanks for that pattern you're right it has great reviews, worth investing in I think it even looks ok without the panel.

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