CENTER BACK SEAM / COLLAR
Position the front pieces together, right sides facing. Stitch the center back seam of the extended collar. Trim allowances, neaten and press to the side.
SHOULDER SEAMS / COLLAR
Position the front pieces on the back piece, right sides facing. Pin the shoulder seams (seam numbers 2/6), then pin the extended collar on the back neckline. The cross lines meet. The center back seam of the collar meets the center seam of the back piece. Stitch. (a). Trim allowances, neaten and press inside the back piece (b).
LOOPS
Fold the long edges of the strip to the center line. Press. Then fold the strip again lengthwise in half, wrong sides facing. Stitch the edges narrowly. Stitch the fold line narrowly. Cut the strip into two equal pieces.
Pin the loops according to the image between the cross lines, onto the side edges of the front pieces.
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Oct 20, 2009, 04.50 PMby wzrdreams
I would recommend using some stay tape on the shoulder/back neck seam to prevent the seams from sagging/stretching.
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Apr 14, 2010, 05.42 PMby natala
I followed your advice. It was a good idea.
Thx :)