V neckbands & MORE! PERFECT KNIT V necklines 4 WAYS. All my faves techniques in one place.

I have put together a practical video for you can use as a resource for beautiful V necklines with KNIT FABRICS. These 4 ways are different techniques using V neckbands, binding and lining. All of these in step by step video tutorials for you to enjoy. This is part 2 of my V necklines mini-series!
Playlist with the V Neckline mini-series: • How to sew perfect WOV...
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
04:34 How to sew a Traditional V neckband
17:44 How to sew a Crossover (Overlapped) V neckband is easier 😊
26:12 How to sew a Clean V binding inside the neckline
32:32 How to line a knit bodice with a V neckline
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[@Lorij83]

My v neck is almost perfect. Thank you for the excellent instructions.

[@katrien4869]

Thanks to you, I got my V-neckline sharp for the first time!

[@ireneeckhardt924]

Seeing you prep the band for a vshape neckline reminded me how my Mother, long gone, used to do it. Thanks for the memory. I enjoy and learn a lot from your videos.

[@ruthspory3164]

Thank you so much for this. I was able to sew on the overlapped v neck with no issues following your video.

[@cruznk9]

Thank you! I used your method to add a V neckline to a pattern and it turned out perfectly.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Wonderful!

[@sonyasew2]

WoW Thank you so much. I must save and keep this handy

[@christinewhitehair6889]

Karina, I have been sewing for at least 50 years and have always appreciated the value of hand basting. You always teach me something new and you give us confidence to tackle any project. I just recently thrifted a cashmere sweater with a turtle neck too tight to go over the head. I'm thinking it happened the first time they washed it. So I made it into a V neck following your instructions. Thank you so much!

[@10mileroadie]

Karina, you are becoming my best friend! Thank you for these very helpful videos. You are actually a scientist. You make all this understandable! I wish I could have found this video a couple years ago when I was trying to make a V-neck knit maternity top for my daughter. Ugh! I could NOT understand the directions, but you have addressed all the elements here. I see that transferring dots may not always be as accurate as measuring, and WHY...which is also WHY I appreciate you so much! Thanks again, keep these coming, please!

[@janissharkey7174]

I never imagined there were so many ways to sew a v-neck band. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together. I appreciate your lessons! I have stopped resisting hand-basting thanks to you, and it makes a difference in my results.

[@chellebrereton6954]

Absolutely wonderful!! So useful and informative 😊

[@yougneshhome1909]

Thank you so much 💓 lady. Blessings

[@mrstokes5427]

Hi Karina, I have just made my very first traditional V-neckband on a knit T-shirt following your excellent instructions and am thrilled with the results. Thanks so much❤

[@tonyao2235]

Thank you! Watched this video last week, and tried it on two garments and got beautiful results, third and second time lucky respectively 🙂. Hand-basting is definitely the way to go. I no longer dread v-neck knit necklines. Best wishes.

[@barbf8628]

Thank you thank you thank you!

[@patriciaferrito9245]

Its always good to see how another person sews something. I've been making V-necks for years and you've got me thinking about it differently now. FYI- when the curl on ITY knits bothers me, I use spray starch. The starch lets it still stretch to fit but it doesn't roll so much.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’d love to use it but they don’t sell it here. I had some years ago and it’s all long gone.

[@patriciaferrito9245]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles its difficult to find here too. I've used regular liquid starch and put it in a spray bottle. No one uses it anymore.

[@louisedavidson848]

Thank you so much for this video. I have not been keeping up with your demos for a few weeks so binge watching with a cup of coffee. I'm 72 and been seeing for over 60 years and I still learn so much from your videos. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make them for us. Now on to your next video I missed.

[@gwendixon7490]

Thank you again! Y’all stay safe and well down there! 💗

[@lizw2853]

Just want to thank you for giving great tutorials and for the details you give which makes all the difference.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad you like them!

[@pfarmer7589]

Thank you. Very helpful indeed.

[@tracys.5143]

Thanks Karina! Another EXCELLENT lesson from you.

[@Escape10mom]

Always great tips. I'll definitely refer back to this video!!! Thank you again!

[@suek7086]

I save them for referring back.

[@Escape10mom]

@@suek7086, so do I 😊

[@lisahurst8565]

I love v-necks so these tips are super helpful! Saved! Thank you.

[@candie58]

I love your instructions with emphasis on neatness. I also like the times and the topics outlined. Thank you.

[@laurajones4088]

LOVE these useful technique videos! Very helpful to have them all in a playlist. I used to only hand baste the V area only, but after watching your video and realizing it makes it SO much easier to sew without any pins.:)

[@maryhull531]

This has been wonderful. Very helpful and such a good resource to go over and over again . I have also saved your other videos on necklines and watch them constantly . Thank you so much .

[@gloriasummerville5203]

Wonderful! Thank you for the free down load. I made the neck band pattern with ease.

[@suek7086]

Karina I always save the videos you do, like this one, because your instructions are the best. Thank you for doing them.

[@jakkiwagner3177]

I love this format. Clear images and voice over. Thank you.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad you liked it:)

[@spaghettibeans8707]

I don’t feel dumb anymore, this is great thank you!

[@libbybennett3067]

Thanks for these videos. You demonstrate them so well. You are very generous with your knowledge

[@ShazahSews]

Thanks Karina for another very helpful tutorial. I always, always learn something new. I laughed out loud when you said “basting is my friend” as I had that same thought moments before you said it. You converted me to hand basting in an earlier tutorial, and now I can’t believe I didn’t do it for so long. Sending love from the land of the long white cloud, even if we have just gone back into lockdown, again 😷

[@camillavonwachenfeldt8966]

Thank you for the great instructions!

[@belindal9181]

Before I start learning to sew, I have been watching your videos! I LOVE the crossover neckband. I think it would be better for me to start this way. You just go beyond showing how to do all these things. Im a person that is visual. There is no way I could follow reading those instructions and making this. Thank you for all that you teach! You are AMAZING! Thank you!!!!

[@elter1979]

Thank you very much, I love your tutorials.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Thanks Karina. Another well made video.

[@ericaporteous5075]

Another vote of thanks from me. I was struggling to understand how to do this using a pattern from a company with notoriously few instructions and the technique they did suggest seemed bulky and untidy. I’m thrilled with this tutorial.

[@chrischristian08]

Thanks so much for these tutorials. I have always wanted to know how to do a V neckband. I will be watching this many times. Especially looking forward to the next segment. 🌺

[@nozizwefulela3403]

Thank you so much. Your explanations are easy to follow.

[@georgiastewart5035]

Another fantastic video. So much information - thank you!

[@chrisdollery5166]

Thank you this video is so easy to following, i will definitely be using these techniques

[@Vegnak59]

Thank you for all the close up details! I am with you, taking some time to do a few extra steps will save time overall, and result in a perfect V. 🙂

[@robertayochim25]

Wonderful videos on how to tackle v necklines! I know I will be referencing them time and time again. Thank you so much!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😉

[@mandorem3397]

thank you for such a thorough and understandable tutorial - this is so helpful !!!

[@gailemcnair8122]

Very good job. Loved it

[@joannecava2418]

Another great video! Thank you,

[@lisabilkerdyk7778]

Thank you so much for demonstrating the binding technique on the Laundry Day Tee (Love Notions pattern). Your instructions are clear and easy to follow. I'm sure I'll have a much better-looking V-neck on my next Laundry Day Tee. Take care!

[@janevellenderartist]

Excellent video thank you

[@brendasullivan7553]

Thanks!

[@philiptipping6738]

Many thanks, very good info. Cheers Mary

[@jerifisher9621]

You are such a great instructor! I can’t wait to try these techniques on my next v neck. Thanks so much for taking the time to teach ;-)

[@pwoolard4150]

Excellent Mini Series on "V"s. But then all your content is excellent. You are a natural teacher. Your soothing voice over and the judicious use of pleasant low volume music make your channel superior. Thank you for sharing.

[@sew_april]

I've never tried a v neckline before thank you sooo much for these videos!! I saved it so I can refer to it whenever I do. I missed the first one I'm going to watch it now! :)

[@evelynarchie9616]

Thanks for sharing...my neckline came out awesome..first time sewing knits and a v-neck....

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m so happy for you! Now you can make many more.

[@elsafischer3247]

Thank you,gracias,abrigado, mercie. From Switzerland

[@robinmazariegos1]

I wish that I had watched this earlier. Your video is better than the one I followed for my last V-neck. Oh well, my next try will come out better!!! This was fantastic. Thank You!

[@christineennis4766]

Thank you great content as always.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad it’s helpful :)

[@catherinedavidson1523]

Karina you are amazing, you have taught me so much with all your videos. I found you by chance and am now getting thro a lot of your videos from way back but all are great. I have bought so many patterns thanks to your videos. please keep up the good work you are doing. I am from Inverness in Scotland uk. so you really do get round the world. thank you for all you do.

[@sandrar3124]

Thank you so much again!! Extremely useful!!! xxx

[@GerrieMooney]

Hi Katrina, I have not been able to find the video you talked about how to draft your own cross over v-neckband? Love all your videos I have learned so much.

[@jirup]

The V is my favourite neckline to wear and the Love Notions LTD is the unicorn summer top for my busty pear shape. The traditional neckband does take a little more work, but it's so satisfying to sew. I might be easy to entertain, but it always feels like a minor act of witchcraft when I sew the neckband. Really looking forward to your next video, I'm hoping it will be relevant to something I have in mind... altering the necklines of existing tshirts.

[@consolw]

I must admit I’ve never been a fan of basting in the past, but I am about to tackle some stretch sewing with v necks and I can see how the basting makes a big difference so I will be taking your advice. Thank you for this video, it was very timely for me! You do such a great job and I for one appreciate your work. Much love from sunny south Australia!🥰💐

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Once you see how nice it is to sew without pins in those areas, you’ll enjoy the minute it takes to baste... and also, seam ripping time is reduced so much :)

[@rosg554]

Your demonstrations are really helpful, well done. Also, I hear the bird sounds in the background and it makes me feel our planet it healthy in your area, comforting.

[@Torontogal777]

FABULOUS LESSONS! Very much appreciated! ❤️❤️❤️

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😀😀

[@Torontogal777]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Which is the next video in the series about necklines? The name of the one mentioned in the video? Thank you.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

@@Torontogal777 you’ll always find the information in the description box. Here is the playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLwk5xT21q_c0HhxWu_Zl055PBhpGEOUBN

[@Torontogal777]

question: at 10:22 min., you place the band at the V point of the garment. If you make your own V neckline, not using a commercial pattern, how do you know how much to spread the garment (not the facing)❓Or is it obvious when you’re actually doing it?

[@muffintop6874]

Great series! Can you do videos about armholes? I love how your tops armholes covers higher, And sleeves fit perfectly.

[@debbiewhite3270]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2iWiYl9iamtZ8k Karina did this video which includes armholes.

[@debbiewhite3270]

I love your videos. You have a wonderful way of explaining. I have also taken to hand basting. You have taught it's easier to do that that have it wrong, lol. I was a diehard for a while of hating hand stitching. Not anymore. TY

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I know hand basting is a lost art and 99% of people don’t even consider it, but it makes a huge difference to my sewing and I love sharing that.

[@catherinem3369]

I love the crossover style, and I need easy! Do I need to add extra to the length of the band to allow for the crossover since it's more than the seam allowance for the other styles? Thanks for being an awesome teacher. I'm new to knits and it's intimidating but you give me hope.

[@martimorgan4788]

When I was a young one - I hated to baste. But now that I am trying in my much older age, to perfect my sewing, you have convinced me that I must baste. And I am becoming so proud of my finished garments. I have one question, how do you baste the neck band and stretch it at the same time. I am not too good at that. I love watching your videos, thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge.

[@amyoungil]

I realize that I avoid v-necklines because I think they won't turn out well. But I will try several of your tips! Thank you!

[@pwoolard4150]

Hi Karina. Do you have a video or suggestions on how to adjust necklines for small/narrow shoulders?

[@ethelbruwer5295]

When making a jacket from my measurements with ease and seam allowance is that what I measure on the bought pattern

[@cjane51]

This video is perfectly timed. I am struggling with getting the neck band on a double brushed poly fabric I am using for a T-shirt. I am making the left notions classic tea. One problem is when I try to sew on my Janome the tension on a straight stitch is horrible it’s just doesn’t work and when I go to the setting for C mean nits I end up with the lightning bolt zigzag. I was hoping you might be able to help me and answer a question. Should I go ahead and so the neck band on using the lightning bolt stitch or should I use the elastics red that I bought from Gutterman and try the straight stitch with that? Thanks for another excellent video

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I would try just a shallow zig zag. 0.5 width and 2.5 length. I never use the lightning bolt stitch or stretch thread. I try to keep it simple. The shallow zig zag will look almost like a straight stitch but will allow stretch.

[@jenaroot1415]

Thank you so much! Do you have a tutorial for attaching the V neckband to your black and white striped Nyoka? (In other words, is the technique for attaching a band different if there’s a center front seam on the garment?)

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You can see how I did it with the Glenelly top that has two “V” on the square neckline. It’s the same on a V with a seam kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4ucnWmFj9Bmrrc

[@jenaroot1415]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Thank you! That was exactly what I was looking for.

[@juditlantos259]

This is a wonderful tutorial, thank you! One question I have is what stitch do you use to attach the neckbands, is it just a regular straight stitch (that's what it looks like from the video)?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

A narrow zig zag looks almost like a straight stitch and it allows stretch. 0.5 width, 2.5 length.

[@juditlantos259]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Thank you so much for the quick reply, it makes total sense.

[@ethelbruwer5295]

Hi Carina would like to know if making any type of a jacket do you make it a size larger Seeing that it is worn over a top thanks

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

No. Jackets are usually designed with enough ease to be worn over garments. They are not like blouses or dresses that are made closer to the body measurements.

[@elizabethmcfall1232]

Wonderful tutorial Karina, thank you. Do you have a link to part 3 of this series? I'd like to know how to calculate the length of a crossover neckband.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5WZaoJspNWmh5o&ab_channel=LiftingPinsandNeedles this is the link to the V neckline playlist

[@elizabethmcfall1232]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Thank you.

[@Melissa-me]

Did you make a video on v neck on gathered raglan sleeves top?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

No i haven’t.

[@J-UK62]

Hi Katrina. Thank you for showing us your techniques. Can I ask on the first method, did you use a stretch stitch for the straight edges sewing. ? X

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I just use a shallow zigzag stitch: 0.5 width, 2.5 length. It looks almost like a straight stitch but allows stretch.

[@J-UK62]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles thank you karina. Xxx

[@teresatatum7506]

I think your videos are very helpful and I enjoy watching you. Which sewing machine do you use, please? Also, I heard you say your serger doesn’t hold a seam. My serger skips stitches. I’ve rethreaded several times. Will the skipped stitches have the same effect do you think?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I use a basic Janome 2030 QDC and my serger is an ancient Singer from the mid 90s. If your serger is skipping stitches, then I can’t imagine it sewing a strong seam. Other than that, I’m not a machine expert at all.

[@teresatatum7506]

Thank you. This helps more than you know. Btw, my serger is from 90s also. It’s a Bernina. A very strong machine for a long time. I need to save for a new one. TY

[@peeshyholland433]

Do you also use stretch interfacing on the shoulders so they don’t stretch?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

No. For stabilising shoulders on knits, I use non stretch interfacing. The goal is to eliminate the stretch from the shoulders and stretch interfacing won’t achieve that.

[@ladyluck2607]

great video - I am a beginner so this is so helpful! I am wondering if your neckbands are cut on the bias? not sure if that is a must or an option? Thank you

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

No. this video is all about knit sewing and cutting knit fabric on the bias is unnecessary... it's actually worse because you need the lycra content going horizontal for it to have recovery. Bias cutting is only for woven fabric.

[@ladyluck2607]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles wonderful! thank you for responding :)

[@suedwyer6694]

How do I determine the length of the band I am going to put around the v neck? Is the length to the end of the v? Appreciate anyone's help

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s the length at the seam line. The seam allowance, not the edge of the fabric. I explained it in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKmag6CForuZqsksi=2DfYmf2iDVf0VfnJ The one you saw here shows the technique only.

[@donnapage1877]

When sewing the neckband to the front, my fabric rolled in on the band, reducing the seam allowance. I’m going to try ironing it again, after I rip it out, but I was wondering if it’d be a good idea to add a narrow bit of stretch interfacing to the edges to keep it flat. Or will the seam allowance get too thick?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I would not add interfacing on a knit V neckline. What I do when fabric rolls is use spray starch and a lot of hand basting on the edge, no pins.

[@donnapage1877]

Thank you for your quick response. I LOVE your videos! You’re an excellent teacher.

[@vernabeckstead5148]

How do premeasure you’re neckband for fit. Do you use the 90, 85, 80. Or just use the pattern piece?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I rarely use the original length of the pattern piece in a pattern. The pattern maker can’t know our knit fabric choice and it does make a difference. I calculate length based on what knit it is.

[@vernabeckstead5148]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles I do too , however I haven’t done that on the V neckband. I wasn’t sure how to measure that. Is it from the point of the V?

[@quiltingjen]

How do you find out what length of the neck line should be please.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Please see this video for more in depth about your question kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKmag6CForuZqsk

[@nuriaastals6115]

Hi! I have a velour knit with 50% stretch which is a bit thick. How could I go about finishing the armhole so it is not visible from the outside?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

See this masterclass that has lots of binding techniques kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2iWiYl9iamtZ8ksi=jnuCwznhkmfFxS2m

[@debbiewhite3270]

How do you determine what size neckband you need?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You can see all the details about that in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKmag6CForuZqsk

[@MsMariacelina]

One great tip to avoid those curling raw edges : spay starch your fabric and the curling is gone. The starch will disappear all by itself through handling, and if not, a bit of water will do the trick...

[@swaters3462]

Can someone please help me with the machine settings for a “shallow zigzag” stitch. Thanks.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Width is 0.5 and stitch length 2.5-3.0

[@MzPetalDesignz]

What’s another name for TIY asked in the fabric store and they don’t know?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

ITY is interlock twisted yarn.

[@kathleenbarron7654]

Interesting you used a serger stitch BEFORE the machine stitch on no. 2, overlap v-neckband.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

There’s always more than one way and I’m not rigid in the way I sew :)

[@ethelbruwer5295]

How do you measure the length of neckband thanks

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’ll go into that in detail in the next video. This was a “how to sew” video.

[@ethelbruwer5295]

Thank you very much

[@janedrolet1771]

Did you get a new machine? Is it a Janome HD?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’ve had the same machine for 3 years :)

[@janedrolet1771]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles oh, I thought it looked black, but later in the video i could see it was white.

[@donnapage1877]

I have a question about the measurements you’re using. In the pencil skirt tutorial, you use your waist measurement and length but not hip. In this video you’ve clearly curved out for your hip. When I made mine I curved out at the hip, but I have a bunch of vertical gathers under my ass. I’ve taken it in and they’re still there. What am I doing wrong? Please help! I love your videos and I want to succeed. My fabric had lots of stretch.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I can’t see how your question related to seeing V necklines. I don’t know what you are referring to because this video is not about drafting patterns.

[@donnapage1877]

Sorry his was a question for a different video .

[@peggybarr8795]

I really like your videos. Your voice is easy to listen to. The chirping birds in the background NOT SO MUCH!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks but I can’t control the birds at all. They do their thing out there… it’s their home.