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Advice on altering a neckline

  • 05-11-2009 9:32pm
    #1
    jos28
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,220 ✭✭✭


    Not sure if this is in the right forum, mods please move if necessary. Just looking for advice about a top I want to alter. I'm fairly handy with a needle and thread(I've had to be because I am only 5ft tall):D. I bought a satin tunic style top reduced in a sale. It has a scoop neck and I would love to change it to a v neck. Can I just simply cut it down the front and trim the pieces and turn them back ?? I've made this sound very complicated. Maybe I should post a photo of the top ?


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  • #2
    FICOCO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 52 ✭✭FICOCO


    jos28 wrote: »
    Not sure if this is in the right forum, mods please move if necessary. Just looking for advice about a top I want to alter. I'm fairly handy with a needle and thread(I've had to be because I am only 5ft tall):D. I bought a satin tunic style top reduced in a sale. It has a scoop neck and I would love to change it to a v neck. Can I just simply cut it down the front and trim the pieces and turn them back ?? I've made this sound very complicated. Maybe I should post a photo of the top ?


    It would defintely help if you posted a photo of the top. You may not be able to create a v neck if it's a wide scoop neck shape as the fabric is not there to create the shape. I'd also suggest that a neck facing may be needed to prevent the raw edge from rolling towards the right side and becoming visable. Post a photo and I may be able to suggest how you can overcome this.


  • #3
    mrmac
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    Also need to consider if the satin has been cut "on the bias", as this will great affect any type of alteration.


  • #4
    jos28
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,220 ✭✭✭jos28


    Took a scissors to it yesterday - I was going out last night and had NOTHING else to wear. I took a chance and just cut it down the middle, turned the sides back and stitched the V using the machine. Have to admit it looked fine but I will take your advice Ficoco and put some sort of facing on it. I found sewing the satin a bit of a pain. I normally just take up jeans, trousers, hems on skirts etc. I will post a before and after photos. Thanks for your help folks !


  • #5
    netanyahu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 135 ✭✭netanyahu


    would love to see photos if you are still up for posting them!!


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