Beginner tutorial for neckbands and cuffs, and other types of bands for stretchy knit fabric

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Learn how to sew perfect neckbands, armbands, waistbands, and cuffs - beginner tutorial.
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Types of Bands
00:41 Preparing a Neckband
02:39 Preparing the Neck Hole for Adding the Band (Raglan Example)
03:52 Preparing the Neck Hole for Adding the Band (Set In Sleeve Example)
04:13 Inside Out or Right Side Out??
04:46 Beginner Tip: Add More Pins/Clips
05:33 Beginner Tip: Baste the Band First
06:10 Common Mistakes
06:38 Where to Place the Seam
08:07 Preparing a Cuff
10:02 Sewing Bands and Cuffs
10:23 Finishing the Seam? (Optional)
10:50 Topstitching? (Optional)
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@marshallpixley8651 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I just wanted to say thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos! I have watched hundreds of videos but it’s never in-depth! Thank you so much!!! This helps my beginner self sooo much!!

@SewPDF Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!

@stefcos100 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Was debating whether to add a band to the bottom of my sweater. I think I will now. :)

@SewPDF Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@katielove9932 Жыл бұрын

I like bands on clothes. It gives a designer flair.

@pamelaliebelt9967 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial!

@SewPDF Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@Gingerrogers124 13 күн бұрын

I don't bother with pins or grips I literally just snip a notch in the band front and back and on the garment ,but then I used to sew for a living I totally get the pin thing for hobby sewing.

@SewPDF 13 күн бұрын

That's fair! I typically use far less clips than I did in this tutorial, but it is definitely helpful for beginners to use more

@katielove9932 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this presentation. You are an excellent teacher. Could you show how to put a panel on a knit top? You wear knit tops that are low cut very well but I like to be more covered up. How would I put a bib-like panel across my knit tops? I was thinking if I knew a way to attach a scarf to it or some other knit material? Could you show a video on this?

@SewPDF Жыл бұрын

If you are making tops from scratch then it would be easier to just raise the neckline on your pattern. Are you asking about adding a panel to existing tops? That isn't something I've done before, I'd have to think on the best way to do that.

@Sidney2Tunis 8 ай бұрын

A compliment 🤗 & a Question 🙋‍♀: Your videos are great! They’re very informative and my jersey knit sewing has definitely improved! … so a huge thank you! Do you have any advice regarding the circumference length sizing ratio between the neckband and the neck opening? I would like to alter a pull-over type, hooded sweatshirt by removing the hoodie then use the fabric from the hoodie to construct a neckband in its place. There’s plenty of fabric from the hoodie but I’m uncertain what neckband dimensions would work the best to best fit into the neck opening. If it helps, the neck opening (with hoodie attached) measures ~58 cm around.

@SewPDF 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Sorry that I wasn't able to get back to you sooner, I've had a lot going on lately. The sizing of a neckband is very tricky because the ideal percentage depends on how stretchy the fabric is, whether you are measuring the opening at the raw edge or at the sewing line, and whether you are factoring in seam allowance or not. Generally it is around 80-90% of the opening.

@maryann1187 7 ай бұрын

I’ve used 85%, which would make your neckband 49cm. I’ve recently seen 75% used…. Definitely depends on stretch of fabric.

@Sidney2Tunis 7 ай бұрын

That’s very helpful, thank you ☺ @@SewPDF

@Sidney2Tunis 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your suggestion, looks like I’ve got a good « ballpark » size to work with now 😊 @@maryann1187

@maryalgar8779 Жыл бұрын

Lots of good information. If my neckband gapes, I think it is because the free on-line pattern for the T-shirt made the neckband pattern piece too long OR it depends a lot on how stretchy knit fabric is. IS THERE A RULE OF THUMB for how much smaller the neckband should be compared to the neck opening? For example neckband 80 or 90% of the opening?

@SewPDF Жыл бұрын

There isn't really a rule of thumb because the ideal percentage depends on how stretchy the fabric is, and the percentage will differ base on whether you are measuring the opening at the raw edge or the stitching line, and how big the seam allowance is. That said, my designer friend typically uses 87.5% at the stitching line as a starting point, and then adjusts from there if needed for different fabrics.

@maryalgar8779 Жыл бұрын

@@SewPDF Thank you for answering my question. I hadn't thought about the difference in measuring at the raw edge or the stitching line. I guess wise to baste first and see how it works.