Video: A Neckline Binding for Knits

Video Length: 9:20
Produced by: David Coffin/Gary Junken

with Sarah Veblen
An Online Extra to Threads #106

The amount of stretch varies from knit to knit, so Sarah Veblen, Sparks, Maryland, teacher and author, recommends that you try her techniques on assorted samples to learn how they behave and then experiment with the various types of neckline finishes you'll be creating.

Read Sarah's article, "Neckline Finishes for Knits," in the April/May 2003 issue of Threads (#106). If you're not certain how to quarter your binding and neckline, watch her other video, A Turtleneck Finish for Knits.

Video Length: 9:20
Video: David Coffin/Gary Junken

Threads Magazine, editor
Posted on Oct 27th, 2008 in online extras, garment construction, videos

Comments (16)

user-878397 writes: Love this video...Sarah is thorough in her teaching, I love her videos, this video is what I really needed. I have cloned an old T-Shirt to make one for my husband. However, I chose a sweatshirt style cotton...not a wise choice because I tried to do the neckline and the fabric does not stretch much. However, Sara mentions here how to estimate the right amount of fabric you will need and where exactly you should stretch the binding. Brilliant!
Not afraid anymore!
Posted: 3:18 pm on March 31st

LindaLouise writes: I was searching the high end stores for neck finishes. The one that intrigued me was a binding like this but smaller, about 1/4 to 3/8 inch & it had elastic added. The elastic would be 1/8 inch. Then it had twin needle stitching. The underside was completely enclosed.
Posted: 7:13 pm on December 3rd

janel100 writes: It works after all, I just had to wait.
Posted: 3:19 pm on April 22nd

janel100 writes: Hi,this video doesn't work!
Posted: 3:00 pm on April 22nd

nehmah writes: Thank you so much for this video. I had learned a slightly different method back in the 1970's. The knits then were nowhere as stretchy as the ones today. My older method often left me with ripples and "out-standing"binding. I had to remake the necklines on undershirts for my spouse, twice before they were OK. Nehmah
Posted: 11:59 am on April 2nd

rumpole writes: marvellous video for attaching neckribbing by sarah. thanks so much. r
Posted: 1:27 pm on September 20th

sewgal36072 writes: Thank you so much! How wonderful it is to be able to come to the computer and look up what is needed for a project. I'm looking forward to hints,etc. God Bless!!
Posted: 2:28 pm on August 8th

skpowell writes: Thanks for this superb video to help me avoid pitfalls in my beginning phase of sewing with knits.
Posted: 9:57 am on July 12th

Kramer writes: This is my favorite video. It is so helpful. I've watched it over and over, every time I make a tee.
Posted: 11:45 am on April 29th

79tarheel writes: This is THE BEST tutorial! Explains not only how, but why! Video clearly shows every step. Now I feel confident to go try a t-shirt again!
Posted: 11:06 am on January 28th

coachgrazina writes: This is one of the best tutorials I've ever seen - and I've seen many. The way Sarah explains every step and the way the camera shows what she's doing - it's just brilliant.

Instructions included in a KWIK-SEW pattern for t-shirt say divide neckband and neckline into fourths and then stitch stretching neckband to fit neckline. It's correct, but sounds a bit like a cake recipe that tells you to mix all the ingredients and just bake it.

Thanks you so much, I'm going to finish the t-shirts that I'm making right now.

All the best in the new year, Threads, many hugs from Australia :o).

Posted: 9:32 pm on January 1st

AuroraPoison writes: Using knit fabric, does anyone know how to make a split neckline?
Posted: 9:54 pm on August 20th

sewelegant writes: This is a wonderful visual, as good as the knits only classes I attended when knits first appeared back in the 60's and 70's. I used to think I needed the ribbing and since it was no longer available in matching colors as before I was ignoring making knit T's. I am delighted to see how well the body knit works just as well. Thank you!
Posted: 1:38 pm on March 14th

Katielynne writes: Thank you Sarah and David for posting this wonderful video. This one is especially good for me, who has a "fear of knits". This video is so clearly illustrative--I have boosted confidence now!
Posted: 7:08 pm on January 14th

Zuraiqui writes: This is a wonderful video. She takes you through the process painlessly and beautifully.
Thank you
Posted: 7:33 pm on November 24th

kreativelady writes: Watching the video for different steps in producing all the elements of the final projects was fascinating! Somthing to think about. kreativelady.

Posted: 11:18 am on November 23rd

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