How to Sew a T-Shirt Collar (And Other Tips)

[@Toebex]

0.75 is literally the perfect amount for stretch fabric. Amazing, saved me a lot of trial and error

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad to hear it.

[@guldenwelter4844]

Please continue with the tutorials. I like the way you teach. Thank you.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you, I will. I am glad you enjoy the way I share my knowledge.

[@TaDarling1]

Love the metaphor comparing and contrasting cotton to dogs and stretch knits and jersey to cats. Truly spot on! What I like most about working with stretch knits and jersey is that they can often be sewn in their entirety with a serger. Easy-peasey!!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well thank you. I love me a good metaphor. And yes, working with knits using a serger does make it much easier. That is one underrated machine. Thanks for watching & commenting.

[@patriciakellyadams134]

I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh wonderful. I am really happy to hear that.

[@yasemindogan6329]

Thank you a lot for this! I was trying to figure out how to do the collar for my new shirt and was getting frustrated, this video saved me some sweats and tears!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Wonderful, I am glad to hear that my video was of use to you. Happy sewing.

[@k3of5ks]

Great job C. I really enjoy watching other’s sewing styles. We all learn from each other. I’ve never hemmed the bottom prior to sewing up the sides so I will try that. Best bottom hem I’ve achieved was doing like you. Serge bottom edge, fold up and use a longer machine straight stitch. Doing this twice gives a great double needle effect without all the tunneling, weeping and gnashing of teeth of actually using one. 😂Thanks for the shoutout.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

And thank you for sharing your techniques as well. I bought myself one of those double needles a while back and have yet to try it. I have yet to hear someone say they like them. As for the 2 fold technique, I too will need to try that.

[@k3of5ks]

@@CorneliusQuiring check out Megan Neilson’s blog re 3 ways to install knit neckbands. She’s an Aussie pattern designer and her tutorials are some of the best out there. Worked on my 2 white t-shirts today. One neckband went in perfectly. The other wasn’t small enough for opening so it’s not going to stand like it should. I’m learning and boy do knits throw curve balls. Fall and winter goals. Get better with knits!!!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks for sharing. Knits can be tough and I'm happy to hear you're taking on the challenge. Glad to hear one turned out well. I am learning to embrace every project having it's own unique outcome myself. Happy sewing.

[@etelkaborza3075]

No waaaay! Thank you! So cool of you to take time and really make this video! Keep it up!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I am glad you liked it and thank you for watching.

[@vincitacrazy5325]

You have some really awesome techniques and a great way of explaining them. You would be surprised how there are not many men's pattern tutorials. I have taken a class so I understood most points. What I didn't get a chance to learn in class is the sizing for knit versus the sizing in linen or another non stretch material.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Well thank you for the kind words, I appreciate it. The fabric choice does in fact make a big difference like you said. It's a thing I know but don't explain too much in my videos. I appreciate you bringing it up, I may do a video about this specific topic one day.

[@hawktools2650]

Great work as always, you go out of your way to explain each step of the process. This info is invaluable. Well done!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Oh thank you, that is kind. Just trying to share what I know. 😏

[@susanwoods174]

Love the 'the knitting pattern stance'!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks. Just sharing my process. 🙂

[@janfranklin2114]

YOu have stepped up your production quality! Great camera work, and the tees look great too.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

That is one of the finer compliments I've received. I am really striving to improve my production quality.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Yes, the neck is a different fabric. It is a ribbed knit fabric.

[@kimworkman2425]

Great tips and video. Another thing i can be less nervous about

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You got this!

[@tarapotamus]

Absolutely love the energy you have about you, and the information you are giving is professional, and very helpful!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You are kind. Thank you and thanks for watching! Happy Sewing.

[@oopsallluke]

You deserve way more exposure for the quality of your work… A+

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You are kind. Thank you for watching!

[@nancymeyers5205]

I have that same serger! It works great and I bought it cheap used

[@CorneliusQuiring]

A real score!

[@emeka_samuel]

I Think you have the neatest mustache I ever seen. Thanks for the detailed explanation 👍🏽👍🏽

[@CorneliusQuiring]

My day has been made! I take great pride in my moustache :)

[@etelkaborza3075]

Omg great metaphor with cats and dogs

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Tehehe.

[@sitruchsral]

Thank you for the tip about using a zig zag stitch without needing a serger!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Glad to have been of help. Thanks for watching.

[@tublily]

funny, informative, well recorded and edited. excellent work!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad you think so. Thanks for watching.

[@sthanheiser]

Great work - good tips

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thanks!

[@PennyHerbst]

I'd highly recommend an interlock / cover machine for the seams, like the Janome 2000 CPX. The technique shown in the video does not stretch and takes way more time. Time is precious.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I justed Googled it and that's a fancy bit of kit. Gasp. What would one use it for besides hems, or is that it's only use?

[@kenkenwelch]

Thank you! Enjoyed learning the second method for making collars. I was working on a tshirt yesterday and...oopsies collar was too big and loose. Had someone request a thinner collar like you see more in store bought shirts. Any tips for sewing a thinner collar?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Not so much a tip other than that they are a bit more difficult. Definitely do a few sample practise ones. You got this!

[@AideninBroland]

pop-pop eh? lol I giggled at that. nice work on the shirts and thanks for telling me about your machine :)

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Glad to have entertained and thank you for watching. :)

[@BenjaminOlivares-l4s]

thank you for using cm aswell

[@CorneliusQuiring]

:)

[@zakariamokhtari8729]

Simply the best 💯👌🏻

[@CorneliusQuiring]

... better than all the rest ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSYdmufmpejmq8 Thanks :)

[@Michel.97]

Thank you for the video!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

My pleasure.

[@jasonl4003]

Excellent.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you.

[@Madd_About_Top_Hats]

Is the collar and cuffs different material than the shirt fabric? There seems to be indents on the collar and cuffs material.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Keen eye. Yes, they are made out of something else. It's called a "ribbed knit" whereas the shirt part is a regular "jersey."

[@ceciliaohman185]

Thanks,that was great.😊

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I'm glad to hear it.

[@susanbeebe8577]

Is the neck fabric the same as the shirt material? Or is this a different type of fabric?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Yes, it is a different fabric. It is a ribbed knit fabric.

[@Freyodic]

Hey can you only use a stretchy ribbed material for collars or does it just need to stretch

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You could use the same fabric as the shirt itself, it will just require a bit more stretching to sit flat. You could also cut out 2 arcs of the shirt fabric, sew them together and then use that as the neck piece.

[@nastazjap]

What type of thread to you use? Does it still stretch with a normal non stretch thread when using the overkocker?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I use the same regular polyester thread for regular sewing as I do for the overlocker. Nothing fancy at all.

[@susanbeebe8577]

Thanks for the tips! What kind of thread do you use....cotton, poly covered cotton or all poly?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

My pleasure. I believe I use mostly an all poly thread. At least that's what the store I buy from says they sell.

[@anietamccracken2182]

Love that quoting the source piece. As a journalist and paralegal in a past life, unless I did it or said it, I always quote the source

[@sharonmiller8104]

Hi, Do you use a zigzag on hem?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I do, yes.

[@DetoxMorgellons]

Whats the material of your ribbed knit? Also do you know if companies use elastic ribbed knit on 100% cotton garments?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

It's usually a poly/cotton blend and theres always some elastic added in. 5+ percent.

[@Jethronutella]

what do you call that kind of fabric you used for the tshirt collar? is it just the same fabric as you used for the shirt itself?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You can use the same fabric for the neck, but it's hard to do and often doesn't sit as well. What I use is called a ribbed knit fabric. Good luck with your project!

[@Sonumahtel]

Brother please making oversized tees just like Uniqlo

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Thank you for the suggestion. I will consider it.

[@CristinaGonzalez-ye5mz]

Como quisiera entender lo que dices, pero bueno seguiré viendo el vídeo lo importantes es ver que es lo que haces.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Muchas gracias. Agradezco mucho tu dedicación.

[@MrNeilTV]

You make your neck holes very small lol, I like to do a cover stitch o the collar over the seam looks quite expensive

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Sounds expensive indeed and professional. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 🙏🏻

[@junebanks4163]

If the front and back of neck are two different lengths , why do you see the collar on at the half point marks ? Why isn’t it more ribbed knit for the neck line on the front than back ?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

You are correct, there should be more ribbed knit at the front.

[@junebanks4163]

@@CorneliusQuiring wow thanks 🙏🏽 very useful

[@mishelsavindya]

does the collar fabric and tshirt fabric same... coz i see a difference in the fabric can anyone say how its do

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Yes, it is different. It's called a ribbed knit fabric.

[@mishelsavindya]

@@CorneliusQuiring thank you so much 🤗🤗

[@Youngbobbyc]

Why dont you have to curve the pattern for the taper up like you would on a trouser waist band?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

Because the ribbed knit is intentionally made stretchy for this reason.

[@herreraearljohnp.8775]

what fabric did u used here sir?

[@CorneliusQuiring]

A ribbed knit on the collar

[@altaroberts5105]

Why not use your surger/overlocker? Lot easier.

[@CorneliusQuiring]

I do for attaching it.

[@apoorvgauravsingh982]

Everything in the video is white!

[@CorneliusQuiring]

In hindsight, yes that probably wasn't the best choice for a tutorial.

[@skyszem]

Give me more

[@CorneliusQuiring]

will do :)