How to sew sharp collar points

How to sew sharp collar points? Here are 2 methods to try. Add a bookmark to this blog post, and get back to it whenever you need.

Method 1

1. Place the two collar pieces right sides together and stitch around three sides in one go. You can mark the seam allowance first for convenience.
2. Before reaching the corner by one stitch, stop sewing, lower the needle, and lift the presser foot.
3. Take a small amount of the sewing thread and slip it between the two collar layers right next to the needle.
4. Lower the presser foot and make one stitch — you might use the hand wheel here to secure the thread with the stitch.
5. Lower the needle, lift the presser foot once again, and turn the collar. Direct the thread ends towards the inside of the collar.
6. Sew the second side.
7. Trim the excess at the corners.
8. Turn the collar right side out.
9. Gently pull on the two thread ends. This technique helps crisply turn out the collar at the corners.
10. Press the collar and remove the thread.

Method 2

1. Place the two collar pieces right sides together and sew along the outer (longer) edge.
2. Fold the seam allowances towards the undercollar and understitch 1 mm away from the seam.
3. Trim the seam allowances by 2−3 mm (1/8”).
4. Fold the collar right sides together, aligning the shorter sides. Direct the previously sewn seam allowances to the undercollar and stitch.
5. Trim near the stitching at the corners, turn the collar right side out, and give it a good press.

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Try both methods next time you’re sewing a shirt or dress with a shirt collar!

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