Altering a Neckline on a Pattern

da Emma
in Pattern Alterations
Aprile 11, 2015

Altering a Neckline on a Pattern

Altering a Neckline on a Pattern - The Tailoress PDF Sewing Patterns

Gaping Neckline

Cut along a straight line from the neckline to the waist dart point and then through the center of the waist dart. Rotate to shorten the length of the neckline. The waist dart then widens. Re-draw seam-lines.

 

Altering a Neckline on a Pattern - The Tailoress PDF Sewing Patterns

Large Neck

Lower the neckline, removing it from the front and back pattern pieces and altering any facing or collar pieces as necessary..

 

Altering a Neckline on a Pattern - The Tailoress PDF Sewing Patterns

Small Neck

Re-draw and add extra to the front and back pattern neckline. Remember to add any extra to the facings and adjust the collar as needed.