✨How to sew a perfect NECKBAND step-by-step✨ round, scoop & crew necklines. Monthly perk in here! 👀

[@deb.m.7458]

I really like Noreen as a presenter doing fit segments. Hope you will feature her often. Thank you.❤

[@LoveNotions]

That's the plan! Thanks for watching! ❤️ ~J

[@cinda7234]

Oh WOW! You explain things so well and your calm voice is wonderful. Thank you.

[@LoveNotions]

Aww, that's very sweet, thanks for watching! ~J

[@sherryfuerst6435]

You're an exceptional instructor! I look forward to more videos!

[@LoveNotions]

Awww, that's so kind of you to say! Will pass it on! ☺️ ~J

[@wendythomson8382]

I’ve been sewing for many years and still found your hints and tips very useful- especially measuring the length of the binding. Thank you Noreen 😁 You explain beautifully

[@LoveNotions]

She has a gift! ☺️ Glad you learned something new. ~J

[@kathryn-p7m]

Wonderfully clear explanation for sewing in a knit neckband. You're a very good teacher. Thank you!

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Glad it was helpful to you! We love Noreen. 😊 ~J

[@Escape10mom]

I too have started basting my neckbands on before serging. It's so much easier to remove if it doesn't fit properly. Great info about the front of the neckband!!!

[@LoveNotions]

Yes! Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching! ~J

[@jerik1101]

Noreen, you’re the best teacher! Neckbands make me struggle but I’m going to try this!

[@LoveNotions]

Woo hoo! Let us know how it goes! ❤️ ~J

[@suebray3633]

Noreen thank you for a very clear tutorial with some neat tips. You are an excellent teacher!

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! So glad you think so! We love Noreen! ❤️ ~J

[@annievik6551]

Noreen, you are wonderful! I just finished my Laundry Day Tee and the neckline and sleeves are perfect due to your superb instructions.🥰

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome! We love to hear it! ❤️❤️ Thanks for watching! ~J

[@kathyskagen6210]

I really like the idea of using the folded side of the neckband to check if the band is the right length. Your teaching method is very clear and understandable. Thank you for sharing.

[@LoveNotions]

It's a great tip! Thanks for stopping by! 😊 ~J

[@sharonnelson7721]

What a wonderful teacher with tips that make a difference for a professional look!

[@LoveNotions]

She is really is fabulous! We're lucky to have her! ❤️ ~J

[@J-UK62]

I love this lady. I still refer to her original video for the V neck band. She’s such a good teacher ❤

[@LoveNotions]

Agreed! So glad you've found her videos helpful! ❤️ ~J

[@blessedgirl26]

This is the BEST neckband tutorial I've ever seen! Thank you so much❤

[@LoveNotions]

Aw, so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@murphys8771]

Thank you Noreen 🥰 for such a wonderful presentation for all of us who dislike neckband sewing. Now we can dive in and get it right! I have your exact machine and happy to see the settings you used for basting on the neckband and stretching it differently than before. I will also baste BEFORE I serge it on! Thanks so much! I have many Love Notions patterns as well.

[@LoveNotions]

Awww, yay! I'm glad you found success from Noreen's video! Hope it continues to help you in your sewing journey. ❤️~J

[@debSilbert]

I feel like being in a yoga class watching Noreen!

[@LoveNotions]

🤣🤣 She does have that relaxing vibe! ❤️ ~J

[@joanneharvey246]

You’re an excellent instructor. Thank you. I appreciate all your information. 😊

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching! ~J

[@nikkijohnson552]

Wow! This all makes good sense after your experience and careful thought. Excellent camera position as you did the sewing! Good explantation right through the final topstitching! So impressive. That’s experience for ya!

[@LoveNotions]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for the feedback!

[@joanneklug7665]

Wonderful instructional video. This was a new concept for me to do neckbands this way. Noreen is wonderful presenter for fitting. I hope she will do more fit techniques!

[@LoveNotions]

She's got so much more planned! Glad you found it helpful !Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️

[@sharonsolomon9900]

Haven’t sewn with stretch fabric for some time. Appreciate your common sense advice. Thank you

[@LoveNotions]

You are so welcome! ❤️ ~J

[@KerryL-gu8qu]

I have been sewing for 50 years and neckbands have always been my nemesis! This method really makes sense. Noreen, thank you!!!

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you found it helpful! We're so grateful for Noreen and her videos. 😊 ~J

[@flippy_11]

I am about to tackle a LN pattern and came to find some tutorials. This is just the most helpful and informative video ive watched over the years. Your presence on camera is so lovely. Thank you from Australia

[@LoveNotions]

I’m so happy you found it useful! I hope you love making your project! ~J

[@cindyw4278]

Excellent going to try new method. I always use a cotton spandex to make my T-shirts so I will try this method.

[@rnkhorn]

Thank you. I learned some new tricks!

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Glad to hear it! ~J

[@AmandaCurnow]

these are brilliant tips, thank you. and i agree Noreen is a delightful presenter - clear, succinct explanations with a sweet manner and smile! 😃🥰

[@LoveNotions]

She's a national treasure, we're lucky to have her. ❤️ ~J

[@christinemartin9933]

A great tutorial, thanks so much😊

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Glad you thought so, thanks for watching! ~J

[@cindydevling5350]

Great job! Instructions and camera views were excellent. Thank you

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome, thanks for watching! ~J

[@patriciabennett961]

I love watching your videos! You are awesome!❤

[@LoveNotions]

She really is, thanks for watching! ~J

[@patgottshalk8808]

Thank you for the tip about top stitching the neck band.

[@LoveNotions]

So glad it helped, thanks for watching! ~J

[@Kakkydidit]

Wonderful tutorial. Noreen's demeanor is so warm and generous. - Kelly

[@LoveNotions]

That's very kind! ❤️ ~J

[@PrincessMommyScientist]

I struggle so much with neckbands, so thank you for these great tips! I’ve been marking eighth-points to more evenly stretch but that’s kind of a pain, so I like the way you clip it between the quarters when it’s on your machine.

[@LoveNotions]

What a great tip, right? Hope your neckband sewing is a bit smoother now! ❤️ ~J

[@brendajordan6246]

❤❤❤ This makes so much sense. Thank You!!!

[@LoveNotions]

Right?? Like a 🤯 moment. ☺️ ~J

[@dancetoday542]

This is brilliant, I will try this method out. Thank you for being so clear in your video. I love the idea of the folded edge to the raw edge to test the fit before sewing.

[@LoveNotions]

Yes! Such a great lil tip I never considered before! ❤️ Thanks for watching! ~J

[@kristi8220]

This is perfect timing for me personally. I just asked in the FB group how to adjust the neckband to an adjusted neckline. Your instruction is perfectly explained and I will be using your technique. Thanks a bunch!! 😊

[@LoveNotions]

Woo hoo! Yay perfect timing! ~J

[@jankerslake5813]

Such really useful tips - thank you. The folded edge to raw edge measure is inspired! I’ve definitely found that taking the time to check and baste before sewing is so worth it. I need to find your v neck tips vlog now! 😀

[@LoveNotions]

It's in the playlist! If you can't find it, I'll link it for ya. ☺️ ~J

[@denisekendall7147]

Thanks Noreen. Great video. I watched your video on v-neckbands and use your technique for any v-neck style I make now. I will now use this technique on round neckbands. Take care.

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you've found her videos helpful! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@judykski4916]

I always sew with the band on top. That way, you can see the area of the neck you need to stretch across to get the band to fit. Also, it allows you to have a flat neckline to work over. Once you've sewn enough neckbands with a variety of knit fabrics, you figure out the need for treating each type separately as far as the length of the neckband goes. It took me several years to figure this out. Having videos like this sure helps speed up the learning process when it comes to sewing with knits. If you use actual ribbing instead of self fabric, that is another type of knit to figure out. I sewed a neckband into a nightie yesterday where I used the pattern piece instead of cutting a strip from selvage to selvage. It turned out a bit "gathered", but it's a nightie so I let it go. As I worked with the neckline, basting it in, pressing with steam to whip it back into shape, serging the edge of the neckband and topstitching it, the ribbing relaxed a bit so it will work fine. I don't use a walking foot when sewing in the neckband. It's not necessary. I've never had the initial seamline "break" a thread as I sew it in with a 3.0 mm stitch length. This includes the topstitching. I've sewn on all kinds of knits such as cotton interlock, jersey, rayon/stretch (lycra or spandex), ITY, Ponte and 95% cotton/5% stretch (lycra or spandex). Never a problem in the neckband with multiple wash and wear. Thank you for taking the time to share your discovery in handling different knit neckbands as well as all of your tips and tricks. So many will benefit from this video.

[@LoveNotions]

Thanks for watching! ❤️ ~J

[@marykjones4084]

Yesterday afternoon I set aside the top I am making. The neckband was the final piece and I couldn't decide whether to make a fold-over band (my first choice), or the version you made. This video was perfect because I believe I'll end up with a nice flat neckline, with hopefully no seam-ripping. Thank you!

[@LoveNotions]

Good luck!! We hope you're successful with gorgeous results! ❤️❤️ ~J

[@bjnh2000]

What a great video, thank you. You included some little tips - like stretching through those quarter points -so helpful. A standout tutorial video.

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching! ~J

[@laurajones4088]

Great tips and techniques for measuring, sewing and top stitching knit neckbands. Thank you, Noreen!

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching! ~J

[@MB-ur4yq]

I, too have been sewing for years but learned some great tips. Thank you so much!

[@LoveNotions]

It's a never ending learning process! ☺️ ~J

[@aleciacope3503]

Hi Noreen! Wow, your video is so helpful. Thank you for mentioning that you normally fit the neckband to the shirt on a flat surface as I don't have a dress form, yet. You're a fantastic teacher! I look forward to more of your Technique Tuesday videos and I'll have to see if you have your own YT channel. Thank you so much!!!

[@LoveNotions]

She doesn't have her own channel (though she really should, right??) we're lucky to have her here for now! ❤️ ~J

[@helenv2906]

Really nice, Thank you so much for this great mini lesson on neck band. Will definitely try it! ❤

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome! Let us know how it goes! ❤️ ~J

[@Widespread-Panic]

I put off watching this video, because life. So glad I watched! I've had trouble with ITY neckbands, so these hints are appreciated!

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you were able to watch it and found it helpful! ~J

[@lorraineyoung5909]

Very well explained. If you don't teach, you should.

[@LoveNotions]

We're lucky to have her here, that's for sure! ☺️ ~J

[@retiring_type]

Thank you, Noreen. Great tips, well explained and well demonstrated. Your video on sewing v-neck bands is my 'go to' and now this one will be my reference for round neck bands. Thank you again.

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome to hear, thank you! ❤️ ~J

[@shellydicey9454]

Great tutorial!!! Love your teaching style. Thank you.

[@LoveNotions]

She's the best! ❤️ Thanks for watching! ~J

[@Angelwool]

I really LOVE her videos! You have a beautiful way of teaching. Please share where you find your lovely fabrics, they are so lovely.

[@LoveNotions]

I will ask her! I'm guessing it's lots of different places. 😊 ~J

[@michellehollihan4896]

Thank you so much!! Used your technique today, including the basting. Worked perfectly!!

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome, so glad to hear it!! ❤️ ~J

[@Kate-wf6hh]

This was such a good video. Even though I have sewn quite a few t-shirts, I still learnt some things. I will definitely try the folded edge technique for measuring the length of the band. Thank you - so clearly explained.

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! We are glad you learned something new! ☺️ ~J

[@deborahtyler5625]

I did a perfect neckband today. Thank you!

[@LoveNotions]

Hooray!! Well done! ~J

[@janellev5406]

This is a perfectly timed video! I'm just sewing a classic tee and need this refresher for the neck band

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome! Happy sewing! ~J

[@mary-lougatward5125]

This tutorial is invaluable 💕

[@LoveNotions]

Your comment is SO appreciated! Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️ ~J

[@pdorion3151]

I learned so much with this tutorial!! It is fabulous! Thank you Noreen!!

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you loved it, thank you for watching! ❤️ ~J

[@helenblankenship8760]

Another awesome Noreen video. Please keep them coming.

[@LoveNotions]

She's got lots more planned! ❤️ Thanks for watching! ~J

[@karenbensdon4643]

Great idea to measure each time, especially because fabrics have different stretch percentages. Makes so much sense.

[@LoveNotions]

Right?? Total 🤯 moment. 😊 ~J

[@loriyacobi1443]

Super helpful! I have mixed success with neckbands and these tips are great! Thank you!

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Glad it was useful for ya, thanks for watching! ~J

[@clovisperkins7138]

I basted my neckband on. Will try your way of putting the binding on.

[@LoveNotions]

Let us know how it goes! ❤️ ~J

[@debbie0857]

Wonderful video, I need to practice this more, I am excited about trying your tips and tricks. Thank you

[@LoveNotions]

Practice makes perfect! 😁 So glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching! ~J

[@PatriciaGarcia-qg8ec]

Correct measuring and stretching-thank you!

[@LoveNotions]

Yes! Thanks for watching! ❤️~J

[@HeleneDvorak]

I love your tips! Its sometimes those little differences that make it work better. Thanks, nicely done!

[@LoveNotions]

Yes! All in the details. ☺️ Thanks for watching! ~J

[@myrnakiel5933]

Fantastic instructions!!!

[@LoveNotions]

Thank you, glad you think so! ❤️ ~J

[@angiecarratu5849]

Thank you for the lovely tips

[@LoveNotions]

You're very welcome, thanks for stopping by! ~J

[@judywymore8867]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you for such a good explanation. I felt like you were reading my mind.

[@LoveNotions]

Oh wow, thank you so much! Noreen is the best! ❤️ ~J

[@4my4blessings]

Thank you! ❤

[@LoveNotions]

You're very welcome! ~J

[@sarawelder1]

Thank you so much... I have been very afraid of stretch fabric in general but you gave me the confidence to try!

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Good luck! You've got this! ~J

[@jgsawka]

Oh this is brilliant!! Thank you!!

[@LoveNotions]

You're very welcome, thank you for watching! ~J

[@winkje]

So beautifull, thank you very much!!

[@LoveNotions]

Thank YOU! ❤️ ~j

[@luannmercer4002]

Excellent tips!

[@LoveNotions]

Glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching! ~J

[@JakeFalcone]

Thank you so much I have always struggled with neckbands!!!!

[@LoveNotions]

Struggle no more! ❤️❤️ Thanks for watching! ~J

[@jowe7956]

Terrific. I really learned a lot. Thanks

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome, we love to hear it! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@cathykeller4569]

Really enjoyed this! I've been sewing for many, many years but got some VERY valuable technique from you...thanks!

[@LoveNotions]

Woo hoo! Glad you learned something new! ~J

[@elainevanderpoll76]

Great tips, thank you!

[@LoveNotions]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching! ~J

[@DoloresDeeBodnar]

Super great tips, I struggle with knit neck babds

[@LoveNotions]

Hopefully you'll be a pro now! ❤️ ~J

[@dlp1044]

So helpful!

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you think so, thank you! ~J

[@glorywipfli247]

Some great tips! Thank you.

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Glad you found it helpful! ~J

[@sandyerickson4214]

Excellent video, the neck bands look great and I’ll try to use this the next time I attach a band to top.

[@LoveNotions]

Woo hoo! Let us know how it goes! ~J

[@sherrysenn2177]

Thanks. This was so helpful.

[@LoveNotions]

Glad it was helpful! 😊 Did it answer all of your neckband questions? ~J

[@sherrysenn2177]

@ it definitely answered my questions. I can’t wait to try your wonderful techniques.

[@sherriscreativemind]

Thank you so much for the great instructions!

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@jgiard9030]

Great video! You are a wonderful instructor.

[@LoveNotions]

She really is! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@lindasmalley4718]

Very smart!

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@mariamacksoud8284]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you so much!

[@LoveNotions]

You're very welcome, thanks for stopping by! ~J

[@donitatoavs]

What a great video! Thank you!

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Glad you thought so! ❤️ ~J

[@lyndseylewis1021]

These are great tips! Keep them coming!

[@LoveNotions]

They'll keep coming! ❤️❤️ Thanks for watching! ~J

[@sharonaliza8984]

Thank you! That was so helpful!

[@LoveNotions]

Woo hoo! Glad you think so, thanks for watching! ~J

[@kathypariso6102]

Thank you for the great video!

[@LoveNotions]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@lavernemcafee5138]

Great info! Thank You.

[@LoveNotions]

You're very welcome, happy sewing! ~J

[@amandinedupuis3929]

Merci beaucoup de France !!

[@LoveNotions]

You're very welcome ❤️ ~J

[@linsarfaraz3091]

Very helpful tips. Thank you for sharing.

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@raelynncramer3341]

Loved the video! Is there any way you could shoot a quick tutorial on how you do this flat?

[@wrappedinthread733]

I’m glad you liked it! To do it flat I usually fold my shirt in half matching center front, shoulder seams and the center back. That way you get an entire front to back section to check your band on. Then just hold the band at the center front folded side up and stretch it around just the same as I’m doing it in the video 😊

[@millysews5646]

great video

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you think so, thank you! ~J

[@ninadukette3340]

Genius.

[@LoveNotions]

She really is! ❤️❤️Thanks for watching! ~J

[@bregal6180]

Thank you, I always have problems doing this and end up ruining my top 😢

[@LoveNotions]

Oh no! Hopefully last time was THE LAST TIME! ❤️ ~j

[@sonia8996]

Thank you! Can you do a video of V neck? Please!

[@LoveNotions]

She has one! Check the playlist! 😊 ~J kzbin.info/aero/PL0mKn315tBa2hochq8gb4lm_YXtFgI09U&si=QzAA-5OuvmgUewh-

[@sonia8996]

@@LoveNotions Thank you!

[@karenbensdon4643]

I would like to see a hack for a wider neckband.

[@LoveNotions]

Good idea! ~J

[@nancybarbata2086]

Thank you for a marvelous tutorial. I feel like I'm in the room with you! When you mention your long basting stitch, is it still a zigzag stitch? What width and length do you use? Or, if it's a straight stitch, what length do you prefer? Thanks so much!

[@wrappedinthread733]

Thanks! It’s just a long straight stitch. Anything easy to pull out later if needed 😊

[@emilyjohnston8703]

Helpful, easy to follow video. Im curious what Janome model you are using. Great walking foot.

[@LoveNotions]

Good question! I will ask. 😊 ~J

[@wrappedinthread733]

Thanks @emilyjohnston8703! It’s a Janome Memory craft 6700P and that is their Accufeed system. 😊

[@marionpaul9573]

Thank you for the great video. Do you remove your basting stitches. If not, what is your stitch settings?

[@LoveNotions]

You can sew over them and leave them or pull them out. They'll probably break at some point and then be easier to remove. ~J

[@patricias117]

Thankyou for the great video. Would it be appropriate to topstitch using a coverstitch?

[@LoveNotions]

Glad you enjoyed it! I think it would be more difficult on a coverstitch, as you can't rotate easily and would probably need to use your sewing machine for the X at the bottom of the placket anyway. But maybe if you only had one needle in? 🤔 ~J

[@cindyw4278]

Excellent going to try new method. I always use a cotton spandex to make my T-shirts so I will try this method. What typically is the width of the neck band that you sew? I know this varies is from Pattern to Pattern but I think we all have our favorites. I believe mine are too wide probably 3/4 of an inch finished and when you serge do you serge over your basting?.

[@LoveNotions]

Good questions! I will defer to Noreen's answer (but personally, I like ⅝-1" neckbands, depending on the pattern.) And when I serge, I go over everything. If you make it a different color from your serger thread, you should be able to find it easily to pull out. ~J

[@debSilbert]

So great! One question : when using twin needle do both needles pierce the shirt, or one on the shirt and the other on the band?

[@LoveNotions]

I've done it both ways but prefer both on the shirt. But I'm not sure which way Noreen prefers, I will ask her! 😊 ~J