Knit top neckline December 21, 2007
I made a long sleeve knit top and used fiberfill to make a stuffed neckband to finish the neckline.
The band is a rectangle shape cut on the crosswise grain, sewed together but leaving two small openings for stuffing.I did use the end of a wooden spoon to push the fiberfill inside the band and closed the two openings by some hand-stitches.
Basted the band at the neck-opening and used a zipper foot to sew a hairline away from the previous stitching line at the neck line.
I top-stitched around the neckline from the right side ( one feet away) to keep the seam allowance to the inside.
That’s a GREAT idea Els! And of course, now you have me thinking about how I could embellish the collar….
Thanks so much for showing this! It really elevates the look. I have a Stella McCartney skirt that has a similar finish at the waistband; I wondered how I could copy it.
Cute idea!
ooh! Els that is a wonderful finish. Thanks for the hot tip!
Different and unique. I love the effect that fabric’s zigzags makes, too.
Els, the great circle to the neck, I am reminded of models admired Pierre Cardin. Congratulations. Sincerely, Paco.
Els, fabulous work as always! Thank you for sharing!
Els, that is simply fantastic! I am going to use your inspiration on my next knit top. Merry Christmas!
Wow, Els this is truly creative and very lovely. I may have to borrow this idea some time in the future. Love the fabric.
Hi Sis, why haven’t I seen this outfit a few days ago? It looks stunning!