Steps to face a round neckline (with diagrams).

Step 1: Start by drawing a horizontal line for the shoulders and a vertical line for the center front of the garment.

Step 2: Draw a curved line connecting the shoulders to create the neckline shape. This will be the round neckline.

Step 3: Add a small curve at the center front to indicate the depth of the neckline.

Step 4: Draw a second curved line parallel to the first one to create the facing for the neckline. This facing will be used to finish the raw edge of the neckline.

Step 5: Add seam allowance to the facing and neckline edges.

Step 6: Cut out the pattern pieces and transfer any necessary markings.

Step 7: Sew the facing to the neckline, right sides together, and press the seam allowance towards the facing.

Step 8: Understitch the facing to the seam allowance to help the facing stay in place and prevent it from rolling out.

Step 9: Trim the seam allowance and clip the curves to help the neckline lay flat.

Step 10: Turn the facing to the inside of the garment and press it in place.

Your round neckline with facing is now complete!

Materials:

- Fabric
- Thread
- Scissors
- Sewing machine

Steps:

1. Prepare the fabric:

- Cut a rectangular piece of fabric with the desired width and length for the neckline.
- Fold the fabric along the center crease and press to create a center line (A-B).

2. Mark the neckline:

- Measure and mark the depth of the neckline from point A along the center line (A-C).
- From point C, draw a perpendicular line intersecting the neckline edge (C-D).

3. Determine the facing width:

- Measure the width of the neckline (A-B) and add 1.5-2 inches for the facing (approx. 0.5-0.75 times the neckline width).

4. Cut the facing:

- Fold the facing fabric along the center line and press.
- Measure and mark the length of the neckline (A-B) plus twice the facing width on the facing fabric.
- Draw a perpendicular line to the center line at the marked length (E-F).

5. Mark the neckline curve:

- On the facing fabric, mark points E and F.
- Match point E with point C on the neckline and point F with point D.
- Transfer the neckline curve onto the facing fabric by tracing or using a French curve.

6. Stitch the facing to the neckline:

- Right sides together, pin the facing to the neckline, matching the curves and the center lines.
- Stitch along the neckline edge, using a narrow stitch width (1.5mm or smaller).

7. Trim the seam allowances:

- Trim the seam allowances to 1/4 inch.

8. Clip the curves:

- Clip the seam allowances into the neckline curve at regular intervals. This will help the facing lay flat when turned to the inside.

9. Turn the facing to the inside:

- Turn the facing to the inside and press along the neckline edge.

10. Topstitch the facing:

- Top stitch the facing close to the neckline edge, using a narrow stitch width.

11. Finish the neckline:

- Finish the neckline as desired, such as by hemming or adding bias tape.

Diagram:

[Image of the facing steps with labels]