I have a bunch of women's t-shirts (the form-fitting type) that have high necklines. I would like to lower the necklines, if possible - preferably scoop and not V. I'm not sure how to do this (without stretching, puckering, etc.). Is binding necessary on these mostly 100% cotton T's, or can i turn under and stitch? What type of stitch do i use?
Any advice would be appreciated. Used to sew a lot years ago, but lately it's limited to a mending or altering.
Thank you.
Either bind it or face it. For either, use a small (2.5mm or shorter) stitch and a narrow (very narrow! .5mm if fine!) zigzag.
T-shirt Necklines
If there's an edge binding already, you can pick it out on the front, re-cut a couple of inches lower, then sew back into place. That stuff is stretchy and should be forgiving for just a slight dip. Now, if you're going for the check-out-my-new-bra look, it would work better to remove the binding, finish the edge (zig-zag or serge), turn under, and top-stitch. HTH
--Karen M. who lowers the necks of all my t-shirts
Thanks for all the suggestions! :-)
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