Sewing and Design Specialization

Overview

“In this lesson, you'll complete the neckline by securing the facing with understitching, a critical step that keeps the fabric flat and prevents the facing from showing on the outside. First, sew close to the seam, only catching the seam allowance and facing. Then, gently press the neckline and use a blunt object like a chopstick to push out any inner corners. Your neckline should now be smooth and professional-looking. In the next lesson, we'll add buttonholes and finish up the bottom hem of your dress.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Neckline Finishing - Part 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Sewing and Design Specialization. Master sewing techniques: from using a sewing machine to creating garments like dresses, trousers, peplum tops, and backpacks.

Partial transcription of the video

“I'm now done unpicking the e-stitching threads that we're showing on the right side of the fabric. So it's time to do the understitching. Understitching would start from one end of the curve to the other. So I would have the seam allowance stitched onto the facing, making sure that the seam allowance is nice and flat. And making sure that the seam allowance is facing the facing. You might not be able to get the needle exactly at this point here of the curve. It's okay. All you need to do is start from where you can manage. And I have my facing nice and flat on the machine bed. I'm going to ...”

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Course summary for: Sewing and Design Specialization

• Level: Beginner
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• 16843 students
• 11 units
• 83 lessons (15h 27m)
• 36 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Fashion

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Botanical Illustration, DIY, Embroidery, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Pattern Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing, Textile Design, Upcycling