Attaching Bias Binding to V-Neck
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I am sewing a V-Neck dress with a ruffle @ the V-Neck. I want to finish this off with a bias binding, insted of a facing. I’m not sure how to treat the section where it forms the V. Please help. I use the French Binding method. For a 1/4″ finsih on the right side, I cut a 2-2.5″ bias strip, them I fold it in half and attach it to the neckline with a 1/4 inch sean. Turn it to the inside, and attach it to the row of stitching by using a slipstitch.
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You have me intrigued. I 'm going to have to play with this tomorrow. And I would suggest you practice on scrap first. First I'd stay stitch the V and clip to the point and then I'd sew the bias on with the 1/4 inch seam and then I'd play with the folding.
I figuered it out. First re-inforce the V - point with shorter stitches for about 1/2" on either side. Stitch the binding to the neckline, pivoting at the V-point. Similar to a continuous placket on a sleeve. Now for the secret. Mitre the binding at the V-Point, and then turn it to the inside.
Are you clipping into the V so you can sew the binding on as if it were a straight line? rjf
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