And So To Sew 2a - Two Collars

Leaflet 2a in the Needlework Development Scheme’s series “And So To Sew” includes:

- Two collar patterns, one with ruffles and matching cuffs
- Terms and techniques including:
  1. Selvages
  2. French tacking
  3. Basting
  4. Back Stitch
  5. Machine sewing tips
  6. Slip stitching (hems)
  7. Creating (folding) a hem
  8. Bias strips
  9. Rolled hems
  10. Buttonholes
  11. Buttons (positioning and sewing)
  12. Overcasting
  13. Press studs (aka poppers)
  14. Blanket stitch
- A description of cotton, cotton fabrics and their basic laundering
- How to enlarge and cut out the patterns supplied.

Modern Tutorials

Since these leaflets were originally intended to be used by teachers, I am including some modern tutorials since anyone downloading them probably won’t have a teacher to help.

Basting by Colleen G Lea

Back Stitch by Red Ted Art

Slip Stitch Hems and Folding a Hem by Angela Wolf

Hand Sew a Rolled Hem by Threads

This is slightly different to the instructions from the leaflet, but I think it’s easier to work.

How to Sew Buttonhole Stitch

A buttonhole stitch photo tutorial from Sarah’s Hand Embroidery

Overcasting by Colleen G Lea

Blanket stitch by Mary Corbet

Note: this is blanket stitch. The buttonhole stitch tutorial above is a different stitch. The names tend to be interchangeable in embroidery these days, but in garment sewing they are two different, although related, stitches.

And So To Sew 2a – Two Collars