Tutorial: Easy fix for a neckline that’s too big

September 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Altering children’s clothing can be a real hassle, especially when it comes to necklines. As children grow, their bodies change shape and their clothes no longer fit. One of the common problems with children’s shirts is the neckline being too big. Fortunately, it’s an easy problem to fix, and you don’t need to be a professional tailor to do it. In this tutorial, Polly from Helping Little Hands shares her quick and easy fix for taking in the neckline of her daughter’s shirt.

The original neck was too big and hung down on her daughter’s shoulders, but with a few simple steps, Polly was able to alter the neckline to fit perfectly. She explains the process in detail, including how to measure the neckline, how much fabric to remove, and how to sew the new neckline. She also shares tips on how to make sure you get the right fit.

If you’re looking for tips on how to alter children’s clothing for growing bodies, this tutorial is a great place to start. It’s a step-by-step guide that will show you how to take in the neckline of a shirt, and the tips and tricks that Polly shares will be helpful for future alterations too. Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or a beginner, this tutorial is a great resource for anyone looking to save money by making their children’s clothes last longer. So go ahead, take a look at the tutorial and learn how to take in a neckline like a pro. Go to the tutorial.

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Learn All About Sewing Velvet Fabric

I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store. So much texture! And the way the fibers catch the light! But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think. That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes to slip and crawl. That nap can also spell disaster if you cut a piece the wrong direction. That isn’t to say you shouldn’t use buy that velvet and sew it into something gorgeous, you just need to go into your velvet sewing project prepared. And Melissa at Melly Sews has a post that takes you step by step through sewing on velvet.

Velvet is such a luscious fabric, especially for winter sewing projects. Of course there are velvet Christmas sewing projects – stockings, tree skirts, santa hats – but velvet is beautiful for all winter. Think of all the gorgeous velvet dresses, evening bags, hair accessories, even pillows and other home décor that you see all winter long.

Melly Sews’ post gives you the tips and tricks you need to know in order for your velvet sewing project to end up a success. There are types of projects better suited for velvets, and kinds of projects to avoid. She describes the different types of velvet available. And she also tells the best way to lay out and cut your pattern pieces from velvet fabric. Her tutorial also covers marking, pressing, and of course sewing that beautiful fabric. There’s also a video included in case that’s your preferred method for learning.

Head over to Melly Sews to learn how to sew on velvet fabric.

And if you want to learn more about that lovely blue velvet dress shown, she has a post that tells more about it including 2 ways to style it depending on if you want to be more dressy or more casual.

[photo credit: Melly Sews]

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