How to draft and sew V-neckline? DETAILED tutorial for T-shirts and other knits!

Dear Sewing Friends, in this video I would love to show you a very easy way of sewing a V-neckline for your T-shirts and other knit garments. If you want to see the tutorial on how to sew a perfect round neckband, click here - • How to sew a neckband ...
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[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

PLEASE REMEMBER, this is how I do my V-necklines, you can do it however it is best for You! There are multiple ways how to achieve the same result in sewing and this is simply one of them!

[@pennyowings4817]

You have taught this soon-to-be sixty year old lady sooo much! Love your energy, your voice, and how you explain what and why you are doing what you are doing! Just goes to show you, “Old dogs can learn new tricks.” Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@dianecrews6130]

You are such a delightful person and an excellent seamstress. I enjoy watching all your videos

[@Escape10mom]

Hand basting is almost a must for these v neckbands! Always turns out great!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Exactly!

[@debm6507]

I love watching different techniques of achieving the same result in sewing. I always learn something from your videos, even though I have been sewing for at least 45 years!

[@veronicamorrison193]

Thank you for this video. I just sewed a V-neck on a t-shirt with this method. The hand basting made a world of difference. I got the neckline in perfectly on the first try!

[@jenellebrown174]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. As a beginner sewer I love your videos. Huge thanks 😊

[@annvan1962]

FINALLY!!! I've watched a number of videos on 'how to create a V neck. Some of the videos that I have watched are so complicated that I just hit the 'x'. Your video has made this super simple !!! I will be attacking a T shirt tomorrow. Your videos are great and easy to follow and understand - I love them ! Thank you !!!

[@jencook8752]

I love your tutorials!! Your positivity and thorough descriptions give me the confidence to try the “scary “ things !!!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Jen, that makes me so happy, that's exactly what I set out to do at the beginning of every video :)

[@jreese8284]

Very helpful. I can tell you've done this many times; the way you draw those smooth curves without hesitation shows lots of experience.

[@rbrown6476]

Thank you so much Alisa! Great timing as always - I’m just about to make up some new T-shirts. I’ve been sewing for more than 50 years and haven’t seen such a simple and effective way of how to add a v neck to jersey fabric. As a full busted woman, I do find that the slightly wider neckline, and rounded v shape is so much more flattering for me. (A tight short v shape is not flattering on heavy busts and a round neckline is the same). This is so helpful, and I’m off to make a start. Thank you so much for your precise and gentle teaching method - it unlocks the creativity of so many of us, and you give us wings to try new techniques all the time. Most precious lady ❤

[@christel5844]

Great tutorial! You take the time to really explain in detail without taking shortcuts and no fast images. Thank you! ❤️

[@lz738]

I'm not skilled at pivoting on the serger machine. That's a real skill.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Nooooooo, you can totally do it! Juts takes a bit of practice!

[@lindajeanhouse3795]

Great tutorial! I love that you baste, I can't stress how important that is. Plus it actually saves time, preventing do-overs!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Exactly!!! 100% for basting!

[@trilece2295]

Thank you very much! You explain so clearly and concretely, with all the details. And you're beautiful, and you have a wonderful voice, it's a pleasure to study with such a professor! Well done! 🌺

[@teresastevens2084]

Bravo! Very well done! I’ve been sewing for over 45 years and I still hand baste when necessary!

[@Tyreselynn]

Straightforward great tips I wouldn’t even think of. Thank you so much for making this video.

[@jeancoody5993]

I needed this. Thank you! So well said.

[@alessandraale7480]

Great tutorial!!! You're explanation are so clear!!

[@andreawalker2535]

Your tutorial is excellent! Thank you!

[@carolcarter865]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you ❤️

[@karenmelton3729]

Whoever says you have a cartoon voice is just jealous. Your voice is just fine. I love you videos and tutorials. I have learned so much from watching you.

[@rosemarywormald3811]

Just found your videos today! Such great sewing ideas! I am so anxious to draft some patterns! You are amazing! Thank you so much!

[@lynetterene]

Such a great tutorial and job.....thank you my friend!

[@MsAuraMatic]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you so much.

[@ireneparker8253]

I have been having trouble with my neck bands lately. So, I revisited this video and walked through your steps (yes, even the hand basting) while completing my latest shirt. I usually convert crew necks to a V-neck. I think I just got sloppy with my measuring. Because this shirt came out perfect. I am a fan of topstitching. That is the only thing I did different. Your work from 2 years ago really helped me today. Thanks for the help.

[@patm8751]

Nice and instructional video! Thanks

[@maryhull531]

Great job and a very well presented and helpful video . Thank you .

[@passenoc]

Hi, thank you for this tutorial. I have tried other tutorials, but this looks easier! I can't wait to try this!!!

[@TotalityGirl]

Incredibly helpful!

[@SewNana]

Very nice. Wonderful Finished shirt. Thanks

[@lilcherryblossom]

This helped me sooo much while doing the neck band! Thank you so much!!

[@JAEROC89]

Great instructions 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 love how clear you were

[@MissTatterdemalion]

Thank you, this is what I wanted to try next!

[@irmawilkinson4454]

Thank you so much. So easy to follow

[@juliaonions3444]

You are so brilliant!! I really want to make my own clothes x

[@patpilley7192]

Lovely presentation. Thank you. 😊

[@dorenenagy564]

Thanks so much for posting. You are a great teacher. Stay safe, stay well.

[@christinewouters7053]

Thank you!! Your video will help me!!

[@brendastevens8325]

You always makes things look so easy thank you so much really enjoy your videos

[@saraalicea3363]

Great tutorial, thanks 😊

[@maidenmakes]

Best V tutorial I've ever seen, thank you so much

[@rhondaadams4013]

I really like your tutorials. And I really like your shirt patterns. They are very nice. I appreciate your teachings.

[@sblouse]

I absolutely love your videos. Thank you for sharing your skills with everyone.

[@HomeCentsWithNell]

Excited for this tutorial!

[@by_katrin]

Best video I found on this topic! You explained it all so well and I could easily follow. Thanks for showing how to actually measure the tip of the v, it's not always right angle ♥ xo from Switzerland

[@janissharkey7174]

Thank you so much. You gave me the information and demonstrated it so well. I’m ready to go tackle another v-neck and I have a feeling it will be terrific after watching your video.

[@leshabenn3368]

Thank you so much. I did it, and it worked beautifully! God bless you!

[@meganbright94]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@kathyburt3294]

great video. I think this stuff is starting to sink in!! thanks so much

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yay! Great to hear that - once everything click you will feel the connection between all of the pattern drafting/sewing parts! :)

[@ArijanaLukic]

This is such a good video! Thank you so much!

[@sewterie]

This tutorial helped me so much. I had already cut the front into a V and didn't know how to create the nckband. Thanks so much for the easy to follow video.

[@carmenarmella2985]

Thank you so very much for this tutorial. I'm a quilter but now I'm learning how to create my own clothes. Thank you. Hello from Pennsylvania. 😉🙂

[@gerriebell2128]

You have a talent for simplifying (potentially) complicated things! I have watched a few videos about V necks and about drawing them and sewing ribbing on, etc, but you make it easy:)

[@junespuur]

Thank you for this great instruction video. Love from Denmark 🇩🇰❤️

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

June, my pleasure! Hugs to you!

[@lingkuo3175]

Thank you for this video🥰

[@clairedriscoll8628]

Wonderful, I am going back to hand tacking more and more to get the perfect finish or save hours of the dreaded unpicking x

[@lynetterene]

So excited......thank you

[@clothingalterations]

Thank you very much for a great tutorial😍😍🥰

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fetepetitspois]

Excellent 👏🏻👏🏽👍🏻👍🏽

[@karencompton5926]

Well Alisa.... you've made it look easy....now for the acid test!! My Hubbys t-shirt is awaiting its neckband. I don't quite get how you know how long you need to make it....maybe I missed something...but here we go! Thanks so much xx

[@kookykreek]

I’m going to do this one my very first piece. Thank you!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Cindy, so happy that you're diving into sewing! If I may suggest - it might be a bit easier to start with standard round necklines, and then do a v-neck as your next project :)

[@kookykreek]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Okay, I’ll take that advice. I’ve been drafting my pattern and screwing it up more than once. Starting a new one tonight or tomorrow. I’ll go scoop neck. I think you have a video, I’ll go find it. Thanks!

[@jojosewist8921]

Another great tutorial. This is really adding a neckband. So many tutorials are actually doing a bound neckline, but calling it a neckband. Thank you for explaining and demonstrating how to draft the band at the V. You are so very talented, and patient with "dummies" like me. Would you show us how to add the piece of binding approx 3/8-1/2 wide & 5" long that covers the stitching and seamline, but only in the back neck area ? I have some tops that have this and it makes the back neckline softer. And it looks so nice and finished. Do you just measure and stitch the piece on both sides? It looks more complicated than that.

[@yathronkonyak8105]

Very good well done

[@brainzbeauty]

Very nice video!

[@pwoolard4150]

Thank you Alisa. As always very helpful information. Have you any tips on square necklines?

[@v.mishrasart43]

Excellent💯👍👏

[@travellerg.8068]

Love it

[@trilece2295]

Please, could you make a video of how to sew a tunic, hip length, bell shaped, with added cut material in the neckline, buttons and collar...like the Indian cotton blouse pattern? A demanding project, but I believe she would explain it to you perfectly. Thank you very much.💜

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hello there, I already have those tutorials on the channel, all you have to do is put them together - the sleeve, the body and the neckline. Just look through my videos and you will find what you are looking for.

[@trilece2295]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thank you very much for your quick reply. You are wonderful, indeed. I've been watching your videos for days, and you explain really well, but I still haven't come across a tutorial on this type of blouse. There are a lot of tutorials by other KZbin creators, but you especially respond to me, step by step, clearly and concretely...so, I have yet to review...it's a pity, I didn't meet you before....all the best!

[@eirianrobson3464]

thank you so much for this instructional video showing me how to do this v neck . I've cut out a jersey dress and the crucial instruction page is missing!

[@carmeroz4368]

Did you sew the that your using in this video cause I love it?

[@carbarn1]

You have taught me so very much. I have sewn for many years but have just recently started drafting my patterns. Your explanations are spot on! I would like to make a small contribution to show my appreciation but was unable to find a coffee account for you. Do you have one?

[@amyharry3071]

Another wonderful video! Bravo. I live in a small town without a fabric store close by. Can you share a few links to actual fabric you've purchased online? I want to use the ribbing you show and I'm on the hunt for a nice t shirt cotton jersey!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Amy, hi! I actually have a full video about it with examples of what I bought online and what I made from it. You can just search for "where to buy fabric online thoughtful creativity".

[@genxsewista1066]

Great tutorial…can you hand crank the serger when turning the v-neck corner?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Absolutely!

[@zeenatpremji4798]

Hello. Can you.please explain how to take a draft neckdepth and accordingly shoulder length.

[@rosac8168]

Awesome ! I have a 2 request can you make a tutorial on the top you are wearing and a tutorials on ruching the aide or ready to wear tops I have tops that just give me no shape and they are just sitting in closet 😉

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Tutorial for this top is already on the channel - knit bodice block.

[@patriciaziegler8790]

Hi, do you have a video showing how to convert a crew tee shirt neckline to a v neckline? I like the way you sew yours in the front. Other videos show how to make a crossover but that's not what I want.

[@bettysheleny8218]

Great video, can you buy ribbing, I did not know that. I will have to check it out . Thanks for the video 🥰

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yes, you can buy ribbing in almost any fabric shop! :)

[@amyharry3071]

Hi! I made my first r shirt yesterday after watching your video on how to draft a pattern from an existing shirt. I want to make a trial run of the next garment, which will be done in a cotton jersey as well. How do I effectively use muslin, per your recommendation, to check proper fit for a garment to be made with stretch jersey?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

if you make a stretch garment you have to use stretch fabric to test as well.

[@ginasharpe6577]

If I am making the neckband from the same 2 way stretch fabric as the t-shirt, do I cut the neckband on the bias or by the length it stretches the most?

[@carolinebrent2154]

Hello I'm trying to work out how you are sewing the neckband strip for the short ends, I've measured and cut for the V, but when you stitch the v is that right or wrong sides together? thank you

[@fionaengel7143]

Could you please also make a video for a boat collar top and also mention the prices for your Farmer's Market project?Thanks

[@samanehkashipaz2554]

Thank you for the training. I do not speak English and I don't understand how much collar length did you cut for a 25 inch collar?

[@zeenatpremji4798]

Hi ma'am which fabric material do you use to which the shirt?

[@SharWilsonGitxsanArtist]

did you serge the neckline before basting? I saw some stitching...I did not see that step in your video.

[@yiminshi5362]

Hi! Alisa. Do you have a tutorial how to sew the top you are wearing in this video? Stripe with white band in middle? Thank you.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

If you ever have a question about if I have a tutorial these are the steps to take, as I don't answer those comments often due to the volume of ALL questions/comments I receive. So, click on my channel name and go to VIDEO tab, there you will see all videos and will find what you are looking for. Thanks!

[@ethelbruwer5295]

Hi Alisa I enjoyed watching this video. Thank you. Would know if you could help me. I always put 2 rows panty elastic in my grandchildren trousers How would I measure if I want to put a broader elastic in.. Help. Help

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Ethel, hi there! You would need to make the casing for the elastic twice the width of the elastic +1/4" (so that you can slide elastic in) and add seam allowance.

[@peachy9605]

I'm new subscriber , can you make a polo shirt

[@staisi2012]

hello miss alisa i have a question for you and i hope you answer me if i want to sew a t-shirt with a non stretchy fabric should i take the mesurments as they are or should i add some inches so it would be the right size from the pattern to acctual t-shirt and thank you

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Kaw, I invite you to see it for yourself and draw conclusions: 1) here's how you draft a block with STRETCH fabric - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3-caHtsgt6Nl6M 2) here's how you draft a block with WOVEN (non-stretch) fabric - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3K6d2Cje72ciq8 See the differences and you will find the answer to your question!

[@KSMP]

Could you shorten the neckband and cut the correct angle in the same step? Like just pin the ends at the correct angle to measure the length and then shorten and angle the ends once you are happy with it? Just wondering if there is a specific reason to do it the other way.

[@KSMP]

Update, I was able to sew the perfect V neckband with this tutorial in two tries! First time I attached it to the shirt inside out 😜. From now on hand basting is a must do!!

[@abbeycorbett8568]

For your neck band you mentioned gray ribbing.do you order this? I can't find it at my local Jo Anns?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

jo-ann's has ribbing from time to time in their knit section here's where I buys my fabric only, fabric mart has great ribbing - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eISoo3Zmj9-Igc0

[@cyriquetorkon1982]

How to cut and sew a V or wave side bottom shirt or dress?

[@Arly_knits]

5:50

[@ethelbruwer5295]

Hi Alisa I know I ask alot. How much ease do you add to a childs short pants

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

No worries, I would do 1/2" on each side.

[@mariarojas9917]

Hi my hips are really wider than my waist how can I draft my pattern

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Maria, just fo to my channel, find bodice block with darts video and you will see how :) then you can use the bodice block for infinite designs in your sewing

[@EbruYldrm]

Benimki kaydı 😢

[@flowerflower6437]

Can u add mesrument number.

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Alisa!! Thanks for the wonderful tutorial.. You’ve explained everything so clearly & it’s easily put together.. I deeply appreciate everything you do for us to learn…. 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵