How to use invisible elastic to stabilize your neckline

Here I walk you through how I use invisible elastic to stabilize a neckline on a knit dress (instead of sewing a facing or adding a neckband).

[@deedeesteele1801]

Thank you so much for the thorough tutorial using the clear elastic. Also I didn't know for years to stretch the elastic before using it. Again, thank you Maria!!!

[@maryannefox8529]

Just like DeeDee I didn't know about stretching the elastic tape before using it and ended up with a gathered neckline. Thank you Maria you're tutorial has been a great help.

[@sewvintageglamwithunadoyle2775]

Thank you - stabilised and no need to press under either... ;-)

[@PsychicKathleen]

This is a brilliant tutorial - thank you Maria!

[@taymc407]

Thank you so much for this tutorial :)

[@annerobinson647]

Thanks so much. Very useful 🌞

[@geraldinelombardo7897]

This is great! I am however curious of your reason for sewing from the right side of fabric? Thanks

[@lissa4306]

Geraldine Lombardo - The fabric was turned inside out to stitch the elastic then turned back to the right side for a topstitch ...

[@MsDembones]

Thank you for your tutorial. Could you tell me if you are using ballpoint, stretch or universal needles to stitch the elastic

[@SewingLifeMariaDenmark]

MsDembones Yes, I use stretch needles (or ballpoints)

[@MsDembones]

@@SewingLifeMariaDenmark Thank you! 😁

[@nancytafoya963]

thanks for hint about pre-stretching!

[@nancytafoya963]

May I ask what stitch setup you used on the serger? Looks like a four thread setup - would you also use a three thread flatlock stitch?

[@SewingLifeMariaDenmark]

I use a four thread setup - no need to change the settings for a little elastic :-) I'm not sure a 3-thread flatlock would hold up well enough. If you try it, please let me know;-)