If your facing pattern is in 2 pieces, sew them together to make a single facing piece. Keep in mind that you’ll also need to have your garment pieces assembled at the shoulders. This makes it easier to sew the facing to the neckline.
The stay stitches are optional, but they support the neckline so it doesn’t stretch as you sew. Although you can sew the stay stitches by hand, sew the rest of the neckline with your machine so the stitches are sturdy.
Match the shoulder seams as you pin along the back of the neckline.
It’s really important that you don’t cut into the stitches or your neckline will fray.
Try to sew close to the seam line, which helps the V-neck lay smooth.
To make your V-neckline lay smooth, you can iron it flat. Check the care instructions for your fabric so you know which setting to use on your iron.
Follow your pattern’s seam allowance recommendation for the shoulders.
Sewing stay stitches in a V supports the neckline and prevents it from stretching or sagging. Cutting a slit into the point of the V makes it easier to pull and sew the V-neckline.
You can make your neckband as wide or narrow as you like. To make it easier to sew, iron the neckband flat.
The stay stitches keep the neckband in place so it’s easier to position it around your garment’s neckline.
You’ll probably need to stretch the neckband slightly as you pin it to the garment.
If you’re sewing stretchy fabric, use a zigzag stitch instead of a straight stitch. This lets the neckline stretch and pull back into place.
