applying binding for otto 3/2009 camp shirt-dwnlds

[northernmama]

i am pretty sure there are a few other methods to sew this but here is mine i am not the best in explaining stuff so i took a ton of pictures.

step 1, pin the collar and shirt, right side together


step 2, machine baste as close to the edge as i can. i ran out of white interfacing so the black stuff is interfacing. my seam allowance is the area around the interfacing.


step 3 - because i was impatient, i flip it to see how it will look and also to make sure it matches the other side. ignore the raw edges, i dont have a serger. unflip it before attaching the binding.


step 4, i use ready made single fold bias tape, i open the bias tape and sew the edge next to the basting stitch.


step 5 - trim all the excess and flip it over


step 6 - stitch the binding, this is the tricky part, pull the bias tape slightly and also make sure the back part is not bunched up and sew slowly


step 7 - all done.


step 8 - voila, a pretty collar


if i learned anything with making camp shirts, your iron is your best friend during the process of sewing it. i hope this will help someone.

thanks