Today I’m going to show you how to bind the neckline of your knit garments. This technique gives your knit clothing items a finished look and allows the fabric of the neckline to sit flat against the skin. This tutorial can be used for several patterns in the Indiesew shop, including ...
You can often get a better-looking and better-fitting neckline by gently curving the shape of the V instead of giving it perfectly straight lines. For this example, I first used a ruler to draw a straight line from the widest part of the neckline to the center depth of the V. Then I...
Triple (or Straight Stretch) Stitch- this stitch looks like a regular straight stitch but each stitch is sewn three times, giving the seam more stretch. It doesn't pucker like other stretch stitches sometimes do and is good for seams that need to look clean and have a lot of strength, o...
When considering how to wear a bodysuit, step outside your comfort zone and give a slim-fit option a try. Why, you ask? They’re perfect for layering and can be worn in place of your favorite tank top. Feel free to wear one under a flowy dress with a neckline that requires a base...
It can elevate a casual t shirt and jeans outfit with a sophisticated neckline. J. Crew. This awning stripe button up has a bolder look and its longer cuffs add a whimsical touch to a wardrobe staple. J. Crew. Given the traditional lines of this purse, along with the mix of silver ...
Neckline of both sizes measures approximately 26” in circumference Abbreviations & Skills: ch– chain dc–double crochet tr– treble crochet sl st– slip stitch sk –skip st– stitch sts– stitches ch2sp– chain 2 space Gauge: Approximately 10 sts & 6 rows of double crochet in 4” x 4”...
I take the lining and the face (the face is on top) and match them face-to-face along the neckline. I match their corners, cuts and curve seams. Then I pin them together. I join them along the vertical cuts of the back. I add pins in a gliding motion catching only the lining fa...
Chest zip wetsuits are entered through a zippered cutout around the neck and you drop down into the suit through the neckline before pulling the neck cut over your head and zipping closed at the chest. Chest zips are the trickier of the two types to both enter and exit. The chest zip is...
Decorah, IA when I visited my sister who lives there. A lovely shop which I will visit again and take pictures. They have an online presence as well. The pattern is for Intermediate knitters but I think any adventurous Beginner could handle it. I adjusted the sleeve and the neckline a ...
Don’t let this step scare you. Really all you are doing is making a giant rectangle with some cut out’s. It’s not a complicated step! Measure from your neckline to the point on your body that you’d like the jacket to hit. For me, it was 30″ (I’m 5’9″ for reference)...