I am sewing a JJ blouse. I have stitched the collar pieces together and turned the collar inside out. For the next step, the instruction says to “baste edges, and press”. (this is step 7 in the JJ blouse instruction)

My questions are:

After I have turned the collar inside out, Why do I baste the edges before pressing?
Second, When exactly do I topstich the collar all around? before attaching the collar to the bodice, or after i have attached the collar?

I know this is very stupid question but I would really appreciate your help. It’s my first blouse and I would love to do it properly. Thanks in advance

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    Oct 23, 2009, 07.49 AMby giffengood

    I hope this gets posted… my first time using the discussion board…

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    Oct 23, 2009, 10.26 AMby KateXXXXXX

    It probably wants the edges basted to give a sharper crease when you press it. Personally I never bother as you end up with the basting stitches making dents in the fabric.

    For top stitching: if the collar has a separate band, topstitch BEFORE attaching to the band. If the collar is all one piece, attach and then topstitch. :)

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      Oct 23, 2009, 11.07 AMby giffengood

      thank you so much for your advice, on both of my posts! You are an angel!

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