Easiest way to turn a high neck into a V-neck!

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7 ай бұрын

This has to be the EASIEST WAY to turn a mock turtleneck into a flattering V-neck. It's lightning fast and beginner-friendly! If you can't quite see what I'm doing when I understitch, please check out this video: • 10 Sewing Tips to Take... .
The sweater I’m using in this video has no seam at the neckline, but even if yours does have a seam, you can still make this technique work. You might have to cut your neckline a little wider to avoid the seam, but I think you can still create a beautiful and flattering V-neck.
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@InvertedGoblin 7 ай бұрын

This is the exact tutorial that I've been looking for! Now I can fix my sweater too be wearable!

@elaineforan4751 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, Catherine. I couldn't see much because of black on black but your explanations were so clear that I was not lost. You are an excellent tutor.

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

For a clearer look at understitching, please check out this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p8yfZKWYu8jSfqs.htmlsi=BCQGCsC5gY6yOFU_&t=254

@misha9179 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing a project you were doing for yourself with us so we could hear your tips!

@elainelear4982 7 ай бұрын

That went so well. I have learned quite a bit about some of the finer techniques in sewing and garment construction from your videos. Thank you.

@mammastreed5070 7 ай бұрын

Love this! You never hesitate at that first cutting action! So inspiring! I find V-necks to be most flattering and buzz right past so many knit tops without them, not any more though! I have gotten quite experienced at altering a t-shirt from crew to V-neck, but this makes me want to go thrift a sweater and try it! 🥳 I need a project to feed my soul during these very short, dark days! As always, thank you & well done!😊

@susanbaker902 7 ай бұрын

Always love your simple instructions. Happy you are feeling better.

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

Awww, thank you for noticing that my voice is back to normal! It's pretty inconvenient for a teacher and KZfaqr to lose their voice, lol.

@johannevandenborn9892 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, you gave me the confidence to change my turtle neck sweater in a v neck, I had to cut it in half and sew the 2 pieces together to give me the length needed: IT ACTUALLY WORKED!!

@lindascott6968 4 ай бұрын

Your confidence is catchy.

@zahradiab1161 7 ай бұрын

Thanx for sharing ❤👍👏

@christinefoss5767 7 ай бұрын

I am sooo going to do this to my knit tops, now! Thank you for sharing this idea and tutorial.

@iveguilla 7 ай бұрын

This is such a great video. I am a fan of v-necks and now I feel like I can convert a few tops that have been hanging unworn in my closet!

@sandygentry8455 7 ай бұрын

Such a good teacher

@linkay6 7 ай бұрын

The v-neck looks great!

@caroleminvielle9554 2 ай бұрын

I’ll give this a go. My sweater is green, thank goodness.!

@ae4419 7 ай бұрын

That was genius using the cut off portion for a facing!! 🙌🏻

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

I was pretty excited about that too! I had been trying to figure it out in my head and it wasn't until I actually started that it became so obvious!

@sosummerset 7 ай бұрын

Yes, a total winner!

@n3rdygrl 7 ай бұрын

Now i need to do this to everything. ❤

@nancycerreta5629 7 ай бұрын

I'm very encouraged by this video!

@ArlenePMCM 6 ай бұрын

I always get inspired by your professionalism. And your fearlessness to cut into a project :)

@gwyn192 6 ай бұрын

Newbie here, just catching up on your great tutorials. Upcycling, for me, has been a great way to express creatively thru the years as well as saving perfectly good fabric from the landfill. I love your time-saving tips! I just finished making a toasty lined zippered vest from a beautiful pleated wool plaid skirt. After taking out all the pleat stitching, I had almost five yards of 45" wide fabric! More projects to come from just one thrifted skirt. Happy to have found your channel!

@CatherineSews 6 ай бұрын

Wow, that project sounds great! I'm so happy you found my channel. It's great to have you on board!

@cltinturkey 7 ай бұрын

What a great idea! I just thrifted a beautiful turtleneck, but the neck elastic is really uncomfortable. I'm sure that's why it was thrifted. I was preparing to donate it again but will try this instead. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

@Monga_Makes_Things 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, I’ll be using this on some stuffy-tight necklines! -Addie

@adrividrio 7 ай бұрын

Yes, I could still see black on black and I got it. Thanks!

@alexaelliott2598 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic result

@daxxydog5777 7 ай бұрын

Excellent result! Have you done a video on “harvesting” other areas for the neck binding?

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

Yes, indeed! This one comes to mind: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNGjqbdev7S6fas.htmlsi=GEyeYng_t3apzXmJ

@Jea9nine 7 ай бұрын

I have several sweaters that I have been wanting to convert for several years. A couple have silk blended into them. I've been afraid to cut them, wondering if they would unravel or stretch; or what I would use to bind the neckline. THIS video is SO helpful & timely. This is my time to do this. Thank you so much for this tutorial!!

@dcl1339 7 ай бұрын

I found you not long ago and I am actually basically binge watching all of your videos!!! the best on sewing I found so far!!!! please do more on pattern construction, I am self tought and now I make all of my clothes and I also do patchwork and quilting but although I did do a pattern construction course, if you don't do it constantly you just forget everything, your videos are fabulous "refreshers", I am so glad I found you, many greetings and happy holidays from Zurich Switzerland, Dona

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

Dona, it’s lovely to have you on board! I think yours is my first comment from Switzerland. It’s amazing!

@bonniecrowe1531 7 ай бұрын

This is SO useful. I'm with you...v-necks are the best. Thank you.

@profesorakarenv 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! This came at the right time.

@urbanistic5 7 ай бұрын

Amazing , that You are able to keep that stretch under control wow 🤩

@lakegirlroxy9852 3 ай бұрын

I might give this a try if I can get my nerve up. Another fantastic video, thank you.

@kakhcerKyank 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@maryswartzel2773 7 ай бұрын

This turned out so nice. Beer stitching does make such a difference. Thanks ♥️

@DH-ku6qg 7 ай бұрын

I always learn so much from watching your videos! Thanks and good job.

@Mrs.Patriot 7 ай бұрын

I can't wear crew necks so I love this technique! Thank you!!!

@lucilledaub5991 7 ай бұрын

Nice v neck. Good job Catherine.

@sylviafohlin1262 5 ай бұрын

Wow! I would never have thought you could cut into a sweater without having it fall apart. No stay-stitching first? I'll have to take a deep breath and plunge into it :)

@CaroleMinxBlanton 7 ай бұрын

Nice!

@bohorustica8545 7 ай бұрын

That turned out beautifully. Love it. :))

@themamachar 7 ай бұрын

Great video

@susanskidmore9516 7 ай бұрын

I'm just copying others by saying this.....I love this video! I'm not one for turtlenecks so this upens up a multitude of future sweater choices 💥

@IMOO1896 7 ай бұрын

I absolutely love how your mind works!

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

Awww, thank you! Such a cool compliment!

@lizz7162 7 ай бұрын

Thank you from South Africa xx

@dorothydishman4664 6 ай бұрын

My turtleneck sweaters are not being worn, your tutorial will be just the remedy. Thanks fir such a positive lesson.

@rebeccapacebajona8172 7 ай бұрын

Ohhh perfect timing..I have a turtle neck I love the colours of but was going to give away.. It's now going to become a "V"... Thankyou Catherine..xx

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@barbaravoneitzen7367 7 ай бұрын

If you could find a light color sweater piece to demonstrate the sewing would really help. I couldn’t see it even when I zoomed in in.

@altaroberts5105 7 ай бұрын

I find any color on color hard to see. Glad I'm not alone.

@TM-fr4si 7 ай бұрын

Great tutorial! I always enjoy your tips and tricks, you are a very smart gal. Just wondering though, have you done a video on how to put sleeves into a sleeveless top or dress. I'm not so happy with my arms anymore, would love to cover them up in an easy way.

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I have one video about adding sleeves: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gr2Pq5af19S5k5c.htmlsi=9o2I8HYP13PJMES2

@BumblingBee-xm4dy 3 ай бұрын

I have t-shirts im totally gonna do this to lol

@Maplecook 7 ай бұрын

Wooooooooot!!!

@meltemtuna2134 3 ай бұрын

👌

@virginialenker9487 7 ай бұрын

I have several sweaters sitting in the back of my closet because the necklines are too tight. Thanks for reminding me how much nicer they would be with a better neckline. After all, what good were they in the back of the closet?

@karens1967 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'm the only woman in my workplace. This is a good way for me to girlify up the ugly t-shirt that I have to wear.

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

You go! And please check out this T-shirts playlist. So many ways for you to feel good in your work T-shirt! kzfaq.info/sun/PLSRl5d8hygcAn3QbiI53oaAFQYvgIQfro

@joycjean845 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I'm finding that I cannot tolerate high necklines anymore, I feel strangled. And yes, the V-neck is more flattering. I'm assuming this technique will also work for a scoup neck, cuz a girl like variety.

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

Oooh, I'll have to try it on a scoop neck, but yes, I think it would work!

@barbarawarner4645 7 ай бұрын

Oh so simple . . . when you do it!😂 thanks.

@lola11eleven 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, totally going to try this. If you wanted to keep some stretch, would you zigzag it?

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

Yup, that would be a good idea 👍

@lindap9079 7 ай бұрын

I know you are not a fan of turtlenecks, but I live in them from October to June. I prefer for the turtle to really hug my heck, no drafts allowed. I often see turtleneck sweaters at the thrift stores where the only thing stopping me from purchasing them is that the turtle is loose around my neck. I think that some of my favorite sweaters were donated because someone thought the neck was too tight but it's just the way I like it. Do you have any suggestions for decreasing the width of a turtleneck? I'd love for you to show us in a video.

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

Haha, I'm sure we'd get along fine as thrifting buddies because we'd be searching for opposite things! I'm sure you could make the neck smaller by removing the turtleneck, making it a smaller tube, and then sewing it back on by just stretching it a bit to fit the neckline. The original neckline would probably accommodate it easily.

@lindap9079 7 ай бұрын

@@CatherineSews If you ever come down to Seattle, I'd love to have you as a thrifting buddy.

@christinehowell 7 ай бұрын

This is really helpful. The only thing I couldn't quite get was where exactly you were sewing when you did the understitch. I need to look that up to make sure I understand.

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

For a clearer look at understitching, please check out this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p8yfZKWYu8jSfqs.htmlsi=BCQGCsC5gY6yOFU_&t=254

@christinehowell 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for thinking of me and adding this link. Very much appreciated!@@CatherineSews

@cindiloowhoo1166 2 ай бұрын

Very Nice.. I prefer V neck over crew necks even for T--shirts - How to do that please?

@ColdBeforeNow 7 ай бұрын

Any chance you would make a similar video turning a mock turtleneck into a boat neck? I bought a shirt I liked except for the neckline. It is made of a mostly polyester wide rib knit fabric. I bought a piece of fabric (mostly polyester brushed knit) to use as a neck band, but I'm not sure how to go about it.

@doudou53d44 7 ай бұрын

Wow easy and flattering 👍😎🐈‍⬛🐕‍🦺

@TheAstroflight 7 ай бұрын

Pivot. *Pivot!* *PIVOT!*

@cassieoz1702 7 ай бұрын

Im currently modifying a bunch of crew neck tees into v-necks. Tricky because taking the neck rib off the back is very difficult

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

Yes, sometimes they ahve that extra bit of binding at the back. Every upcycler's nemesis, lol, This video might be useful for the V: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m85xl6Rpm9qqlKs.htmlsi=CMFp_gW0j0SQHKCz

@kathrynletchford5114 7 ай бұрын

Is that a knit fabric, or a knitted garment? There is a big difference, as to what you can do with a knitted garment..

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

It's a knit fabric, but I would definitely try it on a knitted garment. They're not as different as you might think! I do a lot of sweater upcycling and I treat knitted garments just like I treat knitted fabric. Check out this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r7ubi7aQmN6on4E.htmlsi=Veg0t20w2lF5ABg7

@arvettadelashmit9337 5 ай бұрын

😀❤❤❤❤

@lizhart901 7 ай бұрын

The mock T that I have has a sewn on neck and is made of cotton jersey. I'll probably have to piece the facing. How much shorter should the facing be than the opening in the shirt?

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

Hmmm, good question. The outer edge of my facing was the same measurement as the neckline that I cut. So I guess you can cut your neckline, then duplicate that shape as the outer edge of your facing. Make sense?

@coal.sparks 7 ай бұрын

Wait. I’m not an experienced seamstress. Are you using soap to mark that sweater?

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

Yes! I used to use tailors wax, but a viewer told me about using a scrap of soap. It works great!

@bookswithatwist-vanvelzerp9262 7 ай бұрын

I was AM worried about converting some into a V neck and not having them fit on my shoulders right - is this a baseless fear ? you did nothing here to keep the shoulders in place :) so I am hoping ....

@CatherineSews 7 ай бұрын

Be assured that your shoulders will be fine! It’s only if you do a wide neck or a deep neck in the front and the back that you need to consider your shoulders.

@bookswithatwist-vanvelzerp9262 7 ай бұрын

@@CatherineSews OMG - thanks you SO much for that - I have had scissors hovering over a sweater for MONTHS - but as I am super new to sewing - my brain kept saying it would mess up the entire thing - and I hate turtle necks .... this wee little answer - I can't tell you how much it means to me! :)