Melly has the true goods on finishing stretchy necklines! Nobody else is even close to her careful explanations and informative videos. Kudos to her!

Beat explanation of bias binding Ive ever heard/seen. I learn by understanding the “why” not just the how. Your tutorial did just that! Great job!

Hello! I know this is an older video, but I just saw it today before attempting a neckline on a knit dress I was making, and it turned out BEAUTIFULLY!!! I could not believe it!!! Thank you so much!

I love that you showed not only the how, but the why. That will make it easier for me to remember. Thank you.

Veteran sewest but new to knits and I say THOSE ARE EXCELLENT INSTRUCTIONS!

This is the absolute explanation of the neckline bindings and bands and why each works better than others in certain situations!! Thank you for this!

The explanation of the bias cut jersey knit was excellent. That's really made me understand the why of it all, thank you!

I'm usually not one for really wordy/lengthy tutorials, but I've actually learned A LOT about sewing with knits from this video. Thank you for all of your tips!

Excellent information and exactly the level of instruction that I needed. THANK YOU

I've watched more than a dozen videos on how to sew neckline on knit fabric. This is the best, the clearest and I finally completed mine using the third option with neck binding, 85% of the length of the neckline from 1cm of the edge of the fabric. Crystal clear! Thank you.

Thank you. I appreciate that you have done all the trial-and-error and shown us the best results.

Wow, you explain everything so well and clear! New subscriber! Thank you!

You’ve presented this in probably the most helpful method I’ve ever seen. Awesome video! Thanks so much.

Clearest explanation I've heard on the subject! Thanks!

You’re a very good teacher. You’re thorough and speak beautifully. Thank you 😊

Just started to learn about sewing neckbands for the first time.This video is amazing. Thank you.

THANK YOU! I've been struggling with this for TWO weeks!!!

Thank you! So much wonderful information for a newbie like me.

This was very helpful, thank you! I haven't had much success sewing clothes, but I'm going to attempt a jersey knit pajama top. I've always had trouble with maintaining the stretch when finishing knit items. I also really appreciated your guide to how long to cut the neckband, because I was going to Google that after the video, but now I don't need to.

Good teaching! Thank you for explaining so well the difference between a neckband and a neck binding!

This was so informative. Thank you. I finished my shirt and it looks really good.

Thank you Melly, this is very helpful! :)

So helpful, thanks! You really do a great job of explaining and answering any questions that might be asked! Now I know how to fix my problem.

80-90% of the neckline seam length to finish the neckline. thank you! I watched a lot of videos and read a lot of articles to find that. I'm glad I found your channel.

Best description of a bias neck binding ever 🙌 Thanks for this incredible tutorial 💖🧵🪡

This is lovely and comprehensive. Thank you Melly.

Thank you so much that's a great tutorial and you show us in the very best way!!!!! Bravo Melly

Thank you SO much for clarifying these techniques for us! I have been settling for mediocre results for years just because of my lack of understanding on knit fabrics. You have a lovely way of teaching too. : )

Such an amazing explanation! Especially about cutting on the bias

Oh that's good as I am going to be using 4 way thank you I will give it a go 🙂

Love the fabric!

Excellent instructions! Very thorough! Thank you!

That was such a great and easy to understand tutorial, thank you!

I'm so glad I found your channel!

Great technique, learned a lot. Thank you so much!

I so appreciate this video. I was struggling with a neckline on a certain pattern. I tried 4 different times to get it right. Your info made it perfect. Thanks!

Your videos are sooo helpful. I am actually working on two tops right now using this technique.

Great, informative tutorial in a short video. Thank you!

Absolutely excellent video! I have been sewing for years but still had some questions and you did a great job of explaining everything! Thanks so much!

I've been having all kinds of problems with "self fabric" neckbands. This is very helpful and informative. Thank you!

Thank you so so much for this brilliant, helpful video!

Very informative tutorial. Thank you!

Awesome tips, Ms. Melly. I like how you explain and then actually demo the tip. Helps a lot. Thank you for sharing and I'm glad I'm a subscriber!

I needed this video! Thank you so much!

Thank you so very much for this video! I was struggling with knit neckbands; your video not only tells the "how", but "why" as well. I like that. (Only because I want to know why I'm doing something! lol It's the nerd in me. *grin*) I will definitely cut the knit bands on the bias from now on.

Such a fantastic explanation! Thank you for such a helpful video!

thank you!!! i hv such a struggle doing a knit binding...very helpful

Thank you; you gave me an excellent understanding of why a knit band should be cut on the bias. It makes sense now that I've seen the demo with the grain lines drawn. I use little pieces of paper to help me understand some processes, too!

Thank you for such a clear demonstration. I found this really useful for my current project.

Wow! Just excellent, clear explanation. thank you.

What a great idea to cut the neck band on the bias. For some reason when I'm sewing knits especially four-way stretch, I never think to use the bias to my advantage. Thank you so much! I can't wait to try it on my next neck band

You are such a talent with your instructions !

Thank you so much for all the info. I will be watching this again as I sew my items.

Fantastic video! Very informative and it's just what I was looking for! Thank you

Thank u sew much for sharing this has really helped me! Have a beautiful day!😄

The best I found for neckline. THANKS!

Thank you. Great to have different methods in one video.

Outstanding explanation and a great video that makes it very easy to understand! Thank-you!

Excellent video. You explain things really well. Thank you for sharing these tips.

You answered questions I didn't know I had, thank you. I have a ton of the 100% cotton knit in my stash, the tip about cutting the neckband on the bias may make these necklines look much nicer.

Thank you for this video!! I just made a shirt where the neckband sticks up all weird. Thanks for all the tips!!

You explained everything very well. Thank you!

You're an excellent teacher! Ather neckline method that I've used is to cut the neckline fabric using the same pattern as the t-shirt body to make an invisible collar. The collar matches up perfectly inside the shirt body and can be top-stitched in place. Zig-zag or serge the raw edge of the invisible collar before attaching to the body.

Excellent tips. You taught me a few things that I didn’t know, thank you x

i´ve learned a lot with this video!!! thanks a lot from a first steps sewing mummy

That was really informative. Thank you very much.

What a great explanation! Thanks!!

Excellent demonstration and tips.

First time on this channel, thanks for saving my summer dress. 😉

Thank you for your wonderful presentation of such detailed instructions! I am so new to sewing, but I'm brave and your videos are very helpful!

TY you for the easy to understand explanation for beginners...appreciate it greatly!! 🤗🤗🤗

Very clear explanation 👍 Thank you. . God bless you 🙏

Great neckband explaination!

Very precise instruction. Thank you

i did this back in the 80's and 90's when I worked in a factory and when I worked at home with an industrial overlock machine

You r an amazing teacher ❤

So helpful!! I might be able to finish this knit dress now!!

Thank you Mel for this video... at this very moment Im having a hell of a time trying to insert a neckband that is cut from a pattern piece that is part of an original pattern. The original size that the pattern dictates leaves the neckline too 'gapey', the next one I cut out (making it an inch shorter) was too tight.. Ive now taken in the shirt a little to make the neckline a bit smaller (Im hoping this will fix the issue) but thankfully Ive come across this informative tutorial of yours today that is giving me alternative options.. Im using lightweight, two-way, jersey knit, and cutting the neckband from the same material as directed by the pattern. I may try the 'bias' alternative instead to see if that also helps. This is my first ever sewing project, so I dont want to give up on it because of this issue. Bless you from the United Kingdom :-)

Perfectly explained video and just what I was looking for. Thank you! By the way, the puckered effect is rather nice I think. That 'accident' looks like very lightly gathered seam line!

Thank you, this was perfect for answering my questions - love the explanations. 😺

Great video and so easy to follow

Thank you, I have learned a lot from your video!

Thanksssssss for making this video, struggling a lot with neck band and don't know why but your video explained a lot. Thanks again!

Thank you for your answer

My crafts' teacher taught us to cut the self fabric neckband on bias too! :D We did the same with binding. It was like magic

Fantastic video! All my neckbands have come out horribly in the past. No more! Will follow your instructions now. Thank you.

Excellent help! Thanks so much!!

Thanks for this - I'll be following this advice in my future knit sewing adventures.

Thank you so much for helping us! I'm so happy that I found your video. I recently did my very first shirt but failed at the neck collar, it turned out to be too loosely. Definitely trying once again without your tips. Do you have any video showing how to calculate the length of the neckband? Thanks!

Very helpful, Thank you!

Melly you are so helpful. I need to look at your vids more often and I might spend less of my sewing time in confused cursing!

This is so great! Thanks a lot

The best video ever! Thanks

The "bias cut neckband" explanation was genius.

Oh my gosh, I watched your video some time ago but forgot about cutting the same knit on the bias. When I went to put it on I realized my mistake. Watching again I now know I need to cut the neckline and armholes on the bias. A bit of a waste of fabric but I can always substitute rib knit on the next one to make up the lost fabric. Thank you for this video!.

Holy moly this was so helpful ✨🙏✨🙏✨

This is so helpful! I just wondered, when you work out the length of the band do you add on the seam allowance for where you join the band together? And do you add that on before or after finding 80/90%? Thanks!

Thank you! This explains why so many necklines I tried to "wing it" didn't lay flat!

Wonderful video. I"m just staring on making my very first T-Shirt. I found it hard to find knit type T-Shirts for guys, and to be honest I don't 'like the dull colours they use or designs. My idea, as I do yoga. Is to make it longer and maybe see how we go add some splits down the sides where to top goes over the hips. Right now I am making a kids sized T-Shirt. I did this as it would be less material to use. Thanks , and keep up the great videos.

Oh, now I see. I actually was asking for a video or pattern for the shirt you are wearing, not in the beginning, but the striped one. I like it because it doesn't look like it has sleeve seams, it looks continous and i like that look, hope this makes sense.