Tuesday, 26 May 2009

Making a facing on a keyhole neckline

A couple of weeks ago I got an question by e-mail (sorry Lois I am notoriously slow in answering my email) asking how I make my neckhole. I couldn't explain in words so here is my attempt with pictures. I hope this is helpful.



keyhole neckline in tunic.



Measure by laying the liningfabric (linnen,silk or wool) into the garment and draw the opening with chalk.



Add a couple of centimeters to make outside of the lining and cut.



Pin to the outside of the costume




Sew and zigzag, turn the lining in, covering the seam and edge.



Now you are working on the inside of the garment.

Fold raw edges in and sew by hand, be careful to pick-up a minimal amount of threads of the garment fabric to make visibility on the outside minimal.
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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous26 May 2009 at 14:06

    Hoi, Marije.
    If you want to use the tabletwoven trim, you could have folded the hem to the outside and hide it under the trim. No extra lining needed.
    Harma

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  2. Marije26 May 2009 at 14:36

    Hi Harma,

    Thanks, I never thought of that! But at this time I am still uncertain whether or not to use the trim I have...
    Typically me ;-)

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