by snowbird42 11 Aug 2012

ok an obscure question not embroidery but sewing i make most of my own clothes but have not yet solved the problem of shirts namely the neckline they always seem to slip back and i have to keep pulling the front down to adjust them can anyone give me some hints the thing i have not tried it to make the back neckline a little larger...soozie

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by sewdoctor 12 Aug 2012

Lengthen the shoulder seam line on the back of the shirt. You may have to add to the sleeve cap and the collar to allow for the extra length.

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by snowbird42 11 Aug 2012

thank you cuties i have several things to try will let you know of the outcome...soozie

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by justonlyme 11 Aug 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq...
Try this and see if it works. I don't know why it doesn't work to post in links.

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justonlyme by justonlyme 11 Aug 2012

ttt

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by justonlyme 11 Aug 2012

Cynthia Guffey did a segment on Its Sew Easy TV that might help you. I wasn't able to find that segment, but I've attached a video of someone using a person as a response and tutorial to that video. I hope this helps some. I wouldn't have identified this without a little help from a pro. Good luck with your fitting.

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justonlyme by justonlyme 11 Aug 2012

OK, maybe copy and paste??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq...

justonlyme by justonlyme 11 Aug 2012

I've given another link that you can copy and paste. This one doesn't work either.

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by drro 11 Aug 2012

I have seen tops and bodices that have small weights sewn into the neckline to keep them in place...i.e., weight them down. Some have been sewn into little pockets and then attached to ribbons so you can tuck them into your upper under garments. I thought this was very clever!

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by loosie 11 Aug 2012

Hi Soozie, I saw an episode on this, On "It's sew easy" I could find the youtube, but did find this tut from "Threads" good luck

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snowbird42 by snowbird42 11 Aug 2012

this looks intresting will try..thanks for the link...soozie

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by parkermom 11 Aug 2012

I have that problem too, and I have found that I need to add some fabric at the back neckline becuase my neck slopes (beginnings of a hump) and pulls backward. So I have to add a bit (about 1/2")at the center back neck, but also curve it in a bit to allow for the slope in my neck. Easy to do with facings, but I haven't tried it with a collared top yet.

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snowbird42 by snowbird42 11 Aug 2012

thanks ...soozie

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