How to Stitch a Detachable Collar

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A pretty collar with gathered ties, to wear over any top.

Detachable collar pre-cut sewing kit

Join this session to learn how to stitch a detachable collar. To help you practise sewing techniques and become more confident at sewing.

To take part you will need:

  • Sewing Machine
  • Sewing Kit
  • Iron / Protective Sheet
  • Bodkin or Large Safety Pin

Pre-cut kit includes:

  • 4 x Curved Fabric
  • 2 x Fabric Strips
  • 2 x Interfacing
  • 1 x Hook & Eye

You will need to be able to:

Before you start, learn these cards

Step by step

Tick off each task as you go. If you get stuck, open the card linked to that task.

Task 1

☐ Interface Collar Pieces

Learn how: Card 20 · Interfacing

Task 2

☐ Match Notches

Learn how: Card 27 · Notches

Task 3

☐ Folding Strips

Learn how: Card 21 · Ironing

Task 4

☐ Add Gathering Ease to Strips

Learn how: Card 29 · Gathering Ease

Task 5

☐ Pin Strips to Collar

Learn how: Card 15 · Pins

Task 6

☐ Layering Pieces

Learn how: Card 15 · Pins

Task 7

☐ Stitch Collar Edges

Learn how: Card 11 · Seams

Task 8

☐ Snipping Curves

Learn how: Card 17 · Curves

Task 9

☐ Top Stitching Collar

Learn how: Card 19 · Facing

Finish by sewing on the hook and eye by hand.

End of session. Well done, you’ve finished your detachable collar!


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