I started on a Gi project by drafting a pattern then making a muslin of that pattern.
FTIP - pictures can be seen here ...
The Gi collar is essentially a 1.5" wide single binding. I tried to install as the sewing books say by pinning the unfolded binding to the inside of edge, sew along allowance, fold binding over the edge, pin and sew.
The trouble comes when trying to pin the binding/collar to the edge when it bends around the neck. It seems it should be easy but the binding does not bend around the neck edge very well or there is some operator error.
Is there some trick to going around sharp neck shoulder bends with wide single binding ?
The only way i made the partial success was numerous attempts and to use stay stitching as a guide, plus shorten the stitch and use needle down and raise presser foot to re-align stitch lines every couple of stitches.
The collar is suppose to stand up in the back so that it do es not rub and wear on the neck. Mine tilts forward.
As always, thanks for any helpful suggestions.
robb