You are going to L-o-v-e this “V” Neckline Sweater pattern and tutorial. V Necklines, very flattering for most of the body shapes, I definitely love them in all garments.
But the thing is that is not very easy to nail the perfect V neckline band each time, am I right? Well, keep reading this tutorial. Here you are not only going to learn how to score the V neckline every time but also you are going to learn how to sew this fantastic and Cozy Lulu Sweater.
The Lulu Sweater has become one of my favorite sewing patterns yet. It has a very relaxed but flattering fit, with a High-Low hem. And I get to use it to go out with my friends by styling it with a nice necklace (goldish usually) and black skinny jeans…. I swear it looks flawless…
The best thing is that is very easy and fast to make! I only spent 1 hour making one of this puppies. And today I am going to show you how I do it.
But back to the main topic. In order to make this “V” Neckline Sweater I used the following materials:
- 1. 5 Yards of Sweater Knit Fabric
- The Lulu Sweater pdf Pattern in size 14 chest combined with size 18 hips (Big behind over here lol)
- My Serger Machine
- Matching Thread
- Fabric Scissors
How to sew a “V” Neckline Sweater.
STEP 1- Shoulders
I like to start all my T-shirts or Sweaters by joining the shoulders with my serger machine.
Step 2- Sleeves
Next, join the sleeves. You can also join first the sides and then the sleeves as I showed you in this tutorial. But I prefer to join the sleeves first to a better match on the sides of the bodice and the sleeves.
Step 3- Sides
Match the seams of the armhole and pin the sides all the way to the sides of the sleeve. Serge.
Step 4- Hems
Press Hems folding the fabric to the wrong side to 1″. Then sew the seam either by making a zig-zag stitch or an invisible serge stitch.
How to attach a “V” Neckline in the Sweater
All righty, you now have the easy part done. The only thing left to do is to attach the Neckband to the neckline of the bodice. And to do that follow this steps:
Step 5- Fold the Neckband
Fold the neckband along in half with wrong sides facing together. Then Fold again in half and put a pin to indicate where the center of the neckband is.
Step 6- Cut center “V” neckline
Now, this next step is the key to everything in “V” Necklines skills. You have to measure EXACTLY how much the serge stitch takes off your fabric. Aka the width of the stitch. I am using a number 7 width stitch which for my serge machine means 3/8″ width.
Now locate the front center in the neckline and make a vertical cut of THAT EXACT length (3/8″ in my case). Not more, not less.
Step 7- Pin neckband
Now pin the neckband starting from the center to the sides. Guide yourself with the edges of both neckband and neckline. When you get to the cut, put the final pin the neckband just right where the cut ends. Do the same overlapping the end of the neckband with the other end. on the other side. It should look like this:
Step 8- Sew neckband
Yeiii, final step!! Serge the neckband starting from one side of the peak of the “V” all around the other side. Don’t forget to press the peak after!!! Then when you finish it will look like this:
And you are done!!!
Easy, wasn’t it? It just a matter of a little bit of practice and you will be having perfect “V” Necklines all the time. How it went for you?? I would love to read the comments or even to see your pictures about this tutorial on our social media, so share share share!!
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