Pdf Sewing Pattern: 1901 Q Tee Sew Along Part 2 (Neckline and Finishing)

Welcome back, this is part 2 of the Q Tee sew-along. We will finish the neckline and our top.

First, locate the center front and center back of the bodice, you can do this by folding side in half and mark this point with a small notch.

Next, fold neckband in half lengthwise with right sides together and stitch center back seam using 5/8 inch seam allowance. Press seam flat then open. Don't forget to trim threads.

Fold neckband in half widthways wrong sides together. Divide neckband into 4 equal sections using pins as markers.

Mark center front and center back on the bodice and bring those together to divide the top into 4 equal parts, the shoulder seam is not set equal distance from center front and center back. 

Side pins should be little past shoulder seams on the front.

With right sides together match pins in neckband to pins in the bodice.

Stitch neckband to the bodice using 5/8 inch seam allowance, stretching the neckband to fit between pins. Trim and press or finish with a serger/overlocker.

Optional: You can topstitch around the neckband to help the seam to lay flatter.

With right sides together pin side seams and sleeve seams. Starting from the bottom stitch using a 5/8 inch seam allowance and press.

For the hem, I like to do a double folded hem. Turn up 1 inch on the bottom and press.

Next, turn down the top of the pressed edge to meet the crease. Press and then stitch from the right side.

Use the same hemming technique for the sleeve.

Now take a moment and enjoy your new #sgsqtee.

Until next time, happy sewing...