How to Sew a V Neckline

Never fear the V neckline again. We offer tips and tricks so that you're next V neck will be your best.
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[@DalokiMauvais]

I'm so impressed!! Because my shoulders and upper back have rounded with age, tops ride back and my t-shirts are choking me, so I really need to cut V-necks or scoop necks into them. Your tutorial is absolutely clear. My sewing machine hasn't been used in 30 years so I don't know if it even works or how to reanimate it, but even if I have to hand-sew the neckline, I now know how to do that. Thank you!!

[@ejiroekpokpobe7623]

Just take it for servicing

[@acaseofemptiness]

Honestly the intro alone deserves a like. Idk it brings me so much joy

[@susanortega6961]

Thank you! I couldn't get the hang of it from the pattern instructions I bought from McCall's. You are a great teacher.

[@Sooz3112]

Thank you so much. I've been following a pattern and I couldn't work out why my neckline was 'gathering' bulk at the V neck part, it's because the pattern didn't show any notches...thank you so much. My V neck looks much neater now :) x

[@sharahman5383]

I always fail to make a perfect v neckline. Your video looks so simple and will help a lot. Will try it, thanks

[@carols8090]

When I get to the pivot point, I reverse about one inch, then continue, make the pivot, go one inch, reverse, and continue on. This allows for triple stitching for one inch each side of the pivot and extra strength as you pull tightly to the outside.

[@omariryder8434]

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[@avimuhammad7584]

@Omari Ryder Instablaster ;)

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[@avimuhammad7584]

@Omari Ryder no problem xD

[@eneidar6858]

I am just starting out on my sewing journey, and this video is so helpful, thank you!

[@albertclarke2826]

If I need to learn something, this is my first port of call. Thanks.

[@DanaSews]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I’m a visual learner and this is such a great demonstration of this technique. I appreciate you!

[@Caramelito2006]

thank you very much, exactly what I was looking for. It is my first time sewing a v-neckline. I bought some amazing silk to make a blouse. Will send you a pic afterwards. Wish me good luck!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

you can do it! :)

[@nijoraboro7978]

I'm trying to turn my brother's shirt into a peplum . This will help me a lot. I'll update once I'm done.

[@WalkingGreenEyes]

Wow thanks. I was having so much problem doing the v neck but now I learn so much with your tutorial. Thanks. I'm doing this. :)

[@phillygirldiane8315]

Am I more envious of you sewing skills or your beautiful nails? I can’t decide

[@Bea28Rose]

This video made things so much easier. I was near ruining my fabric trying to figure this out. My pattern calls for a v neck facing, although it says to fold facing in half then sew it to dress with dots and notches matching on both. Well, the inside of my dress looks nothing like the picture. And I did have a lot of bunching. This video helped a lot.

[@wendyfay16]

Thank you so very much for a fabulous tutorial! My first time on channel and I've already Subscribed and hit the bell so that I don't miss any of your tutorials! Great demonstration, great presentation and I also loved that you explained Why you do things! 5/5 stars! 😀

[@francequirion9547]

Thank you so much for this very helpful tutorial!

[@laia8523]

Thank you so much! I am making a dress and this is the next step. It was very helpful to see the process. Sometimes it's not too clear when you read it...

[@MartinSmith-fx5yd]

making a dress for the first time with a V neck , This is brilliant thank you , M

[@alice30045]

Please, don't pivot! I did that once and re-pivoted about four times and each one was off. Since, I've found that by taking a couple of small stitches across the bottom you'll eliminate that teeny tuck that develops when you pivot. I learned that the hard way. Trust me!

[@1stcaveontheleft]

Great demonstration showing the pitfalls and how to correct it. 🙏

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Thanks for watching!

[@jodavidge-gates964]

Thank you for your very clear video.

[@TreasureShama]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, it's very helpful to my sewing practical

[@mik7564]

Sis!!! Thank you so much. This helped me so much.

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

I will Have to watch that part where you got the V bunched, and how to fix that. I have A vintage 1940-50s sage thick lace dress, with a most likely acetate shiny inside that needs a lower Deep V and sleeves off hoping it look more youthful.

[@jamiekrista]

Best ever! I had been searching your video tutorials for one like this, and was so happy to find this in my email inbox! you are the best.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

jamiekrista Yay, thank you so much for the kind words :)

[@mutiaramli8995]

h18

[@gilliansprott5487]

Thanks that was so helpful.💟

[@susannahernst5696]

What is the purpose of the white string hanging over the v point?

[@janetwilson8774]

Very helpful video. Getting ready to make a V neck top and shorts. Thanks!

[@cheryldemont7131]

Thanks so much! Should’ve watched this before I pulled out my stitches…😢

[@ccanzius]

Thank you so much, I really needed this. Now I just have to figure out how to add a sailor collar, lol

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Cerise Canzius awesome, yeah I would love to see that type of collar make a come back :)

[@sharonj430]

Thank you. This is very helpful.

[@MaryHaniss]

Thank you love your work

[@annabuther923]

Great video, awesome teacher. Thanks

[@rhea1131]

Hi mam i am an indian. I dont know english well. But i can understand to watch your video.

[@swargarific]

Love the nail color! 😍😍

[@susanguthrie9375]

What about ironing?

[@chadia25]

This was a great help, thanx.

[@tregetletterwood1919]

I made two projects, a V neck front dress and a V neck back dress. Both had that bunching problem that's why I found your video. So basically what you mean is that for my problem I just cut the lining smaller than the main fabric especially at the V neck and it will not bunch up? Thanks for your videos checking out all of them now.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

+Treget Letterwood you may also need to cut more of the main fabric too, not just the lining, but, yes, the bunching is usually caused by the seam allowance trying to fit.

[@juliaenter5305]

Thanks for this tutorial! I have a question, does it matter what type of fabric I use for the other layer?

[@babykatd1]

Wonderful tutorial, thank you!

[@semisweeet]

I didn't have any trouble with the V part of the neckband. But the FACING is what's completely got me stumped!! Usually when I don't understand the directions, I can guesstimate and arrive at a solution that works. But this?? This is crazy!! HELP!!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

You can use our "Ask a Question" forum on professorpincushion.com and post an image of the step that you're stuck on. I'll do my best to help you through it.

[@Friths1]

Thank you 🙂

[@thepolkadotter]

I'm trying this today! Thanks for the awesome video!

[@mithriwali5996]

Thank you.

[@4564006]

what about a fabric that stretches one way horizontal to the V neck?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

When dealing with stretchy fabric, even one way, you want to make sure the stretch is going around the body and not up and down. You can still do a v-neck, but it is important to do the stay stitch around the neckline at the beginning to make sure it doesn't get stretched out while you're doing garment construction. The stay stitch helps prevent this.

[@4564006]

thanks

[@Monique-TheYarnCurator]

If I’m using a fabric that frays a lot ? When do you overlock the neckline ? Because you can’t cut notches into your overlock stitches ? Please help ?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

you can overlock and after you cut your notches, apply fraycheck to the edges to stop any fraying

[@Monique-TheYarnCurator]

Professor Pincushion 😁thank you

[@saeedh24]

I was hoping to learn how to double hem it without lining /

[@elizabethswan2040]

Very good tutorial, thank you.

[@persimmonss]

Amazing thank you

[@peachtan9534]

I try this , is very good thank ssoosoosos much

[@sandybalsters9283]

Instead of trimming the seam allowance as close as possible in the V, you should have said to clip the seam to the point of the V. Then you could trim away some of the seam allowance.

[@kristine2285]

I don't know how to sew. I need to go back to the no sew videos. 😁

[@maryhull531]

Very helpful

[@영하-e8c]

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[@janiceblack9646]

Awesome video. Big Mahalo!!!!!!

[@sadie2972]

Is there a special scissor that you use to cut the notches?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Viola Valentine nope, just regular sharp sewing scissors. Be sure you have your designated sewing scissors for fabric only. Scissors can dull if they cut paper.

[@dralissa123]

Beautiful nails!

[@simranrandhawa9866]

beautiful design mam

[@asmi201011]

It was helpful! Thank you...

[@unefemme545]

this is great! thanks so much.

[@clarejames8743]

brilliant, thank you!!!

[@maritesgonzales6708]

you didn't mention about the measurement on the neckline

[@ProfessorPincushion]

I'm just using a pattern for my example. The measurements will vary from pattern to pattern and may also depend on the size so not the same for everyone.

[@ErinElaine]

I just took a sewing class about fitting the bust and the instructor mentioned that pressing was probably more important than sewing in the neckline area in creating darts. Your thoughts on this?

[@oldchannel-x5y]

Thank you! I'm alway looking for new ideas. :)

[@abhishekanand2359]

Brandi Jackson Wellness

[@katiasilene9447]

Wonderful!!! Muito obrigada! Thanks a lot!!!

[@queengrebrz]

What kind of brand that has fabric sealant?? after watching this vid, i learn that there's a thing called "fabric sealant" to prevent my fabric from fraying! :D

[@ProfessorPincushion]

+queengrebrz I like using Fray Check by Dritz. You should be able to find it in the notions department.

[@queengrebrz]

+Professor Pincushion thanks Proffesor! ;) I hope I can find it or similar to at my local store here in Indonesia. :)

[@kekkrj5732]

بارك الله فيك

[@clothingalterations]

Amazing

[@harshanikumarasinghe561]

thankz. I understood well..

[@terrybowen4110]

How can you go with your sewing machine so slowly? When I step on the step, the machine goes so quickly.I want to go slowly. Pls help.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

It could be that my machine pedal pressure is more sensitive so I can gently push down and it'll sew slowly. (I do this so that machine noises don't get too loud and you'll still be able to hear me.) My guess that the more high end the machine, the more sensitive the foot pedal pressure you'll have. I've definitely used cheaper machines and it's similar to what you're describing....but that's just my guess.

[@nadiuta123]

Verry hellpfull nice ....thanks!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Nadia Badulescu Thanks for watching! :)

[@joycewilliams6043]

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[@nadiuta123]

My pleasure!!!!

[@APPEARANCEdesignstudio]

nice

[@soleildete4662]

Merci madame 💕

[@TypingTeacher195]

Very helpful - thanks for sharing!

[@dayamonay1455]

Would have been nice if pressing was mentioned.

[@ritafoust7053]

It looks to me like the neckline is SLIGHTLY curved in towards the V on both sides. It looks to me like the lines on the pattern are CURVED slightly (or they would not be closer together higher up than they are at the V). The instructor is showing to use the gauge as a straight line to mark. I think this is not correct. :(

[@rmcdaniel423]

Or . . . it's fine either way and doesn't really matter. Turn that frown upside down, buttercup.

[@lonalsama123]

Thank you...

[@farouzamalek7535]

You are the best l like👆👍👆💝💝

[@superbia_5873]

What is that ruler called?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

do you mean the sewing gauge? It's essential if you want to sew so I definitely recommend one :)

[@sokindsokind5647]

thank you so much u save me and my dress lol

[@simranrandhawa9866]

thanx mam

[@Jalatorfia]

Great! Thanks = )

[@queenfarahksa]

WOoOW !good work! I hate neckline

[@ProfessorPincushion]

queenfarahksa Thanks for watching :)

[@youssefbathi7572]

Merçe bouquet💞

[@novelslover9873]

Thank q

[@TheMercy1978]

Got it

[@clariessagaines5607]

Still confusing me but I am having some success.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Clariessa Gaines don't give up! It just takes practice and some necklines are harder than others. The key is sewing slow so you follow the shaping exactly and then cutting away the bulk seam allowance so that it doesn't pucker. You'll get it.

[@clariessagaines5607]

Thanks for the vote of confidence! I finished my project. My daughter loved her hooded nightgown! It turned out great for my first time. I certainly learned what not to do next time. I'm already searching for my next sewing project! The bottom line is that it was fun!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Clariessa Gaines awesome! I'm so glad to hear this! :D If you can do that, you can do anything

[@clariessagaines5607]

Professor Pincushion You are so right!! I just shared pics on my google page of the Elsa dress I made for my granddaughter. I can't stop patting myself on the back!! On to the next project.............

[@gulsenevcimen3655]

Süperrr thak you👍

[@onksmedia]

thumps up

[@clariessagaines5607]

I don't care how many times I watch this video I still can't get the facing on my garment. I don't get it!

[@kristinaantoninova7577]

All that gets my attention are the nails😢

[@فراشهالربيع-ص2ي]

روعه

[@mutiaramli8995]

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[@nourjiji754]

Waooo

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

Understitching!

[@helenram0817]

At

[@kiticiti5594]

Please please add to your video that the neckline needs to be pressed before the topstitching. Otherwise your handmade things will always look ... well... handmade, and unprofessional. Sew a seam, press that seam, ALWAYS.

[@wandasimpson5373]

I went ahead - same thing

[@wandasimpson5373]

Let's go ahead and get started, You can go ahead and add ..., go ahead and join ... you can go ahead and ... . The English language does not need " go ahead" Please! It is so distracting

[@suebirkas2536]

I've also noticed that among many who speak Americanese. Distracting Indeed.

[@thereviewqueen9265]

Wanda Simpson You should go ahead and watch another video. To do this just go ahead and and hit back and go ahead and pick another video.👍

[@laia8523]

Wanda Simpson you know what I find very distracting? Comments that have nothing to do whatsoever with the subject matter. This video is about seeing a V neckline, not about the English language. If you don't like it, you should GO AHEAD and watch another video.

[@Creamms]

Made me giggle. Brilliant informative video, but yes, can get irritating at times.

[@Ksureme]

Progressively learning for sewing a Peridot uniform cosplay... Thank you professor, for being great with tutorials.