A facing is essentially a piece of fabric that finishes a raw edge. It’s especially useful if you want a stable edge or if you want a really unique shape. With a facing, it’s easy to create pretty much any shape you want from a scallop edged skirt to a sweetheart neckline.
Yesterday, I shared my holiday Dana Jumpsuit hack with a v-neck and today I’m going to show you how to draft a facing. The Dana Jumpsuit, like many other patterns, uses a facing to finish the neckline edge. So, if you want to alter the neckline, you’ll also need to alter the neckline facing. Fortunately, drafting a neckline is really easy. In fact, if you’re totally new to pattern drafting, this is a really good place to start. Watch the video below for all the details.
I hope that you found the video helpful. This method of drafting a facing can be used to adjust an armhole, hem or any other part of a pattern with a facing. If you want to learn more about sewing facings as well as a bunch of other intermediate level sewing techniques, I recommend checking out the Dana Jumpsuit e-course. You can learn more about the class here. Happy sewing!
The Dana Jumpsuit is the perfect mix of sophistication and sport. Make the pants version in velvet or silk for sophisticated nighttime look or sew up the shorts length in a rayon crepe or cotton chambray for a carefree, summer romper. The front waist tie creates subtle shaping while maintaining total comfort.
This all-season jumpsuit features a dramatic front waist tie, a scoop neck, set-in elbow-length sleeves, an invisible back zipper and optional center front top stitching. Choose between a high curved or a deeper V-shaped back neckline.
This digital pattern includes an illustrated, step-by-step instruction booklet, a print-at-home layered pattern for letter or A4 size paper, a US copy shop pattern and an A0 size pattern.
Model is 5’11” and is wearing a size 12.
THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL PRODUCT. After checkout, you will receive a link to the pattern that will be active for 24 hours after you click it. Prices are in USD.
This video sewalong will take you through all the steps of making the Dana Jumpsuit, from selecting your size and making fit adjustments to adhering interfacing, sewing an invisible zipper and attaching a neckline facing. Along the way, you’ll get all my tips and tricks for getting great sewing results, as well as additional insights into the design and how to make it work for you.
NOTE: The Dana Jumpsuit pattern must be purchased separately. You can find it here.
Who this is for?
This video sewalong is perfect for someone who wants to uplevel their sewing skills and learns well from a video format. This is an intermediate level pattern so it’s perfect for you if you’ve sewn a few beginner patterns before and would like someone to guide you through one that is a little more complicated.
How does it work?
You will receive lifetime access to 17 video sewing lessons, plus additional written and illustrated content to support the videos. This course is self-paced, so you can go as quickly or slowly as you’d like. After you purchase the e-course, you’ll receive an email with a download link. The pdf download will then give you instructions for accessing the private site with the video lessons.
LESSONS
1. Introduction to the pattern
2. How to select your size
3. How to print and assemble your pattern
4. Pattern piece review
5. Make a muslin + common pattern adjustments
6. How to adhere interfacing & assemble facings
7. How to sew the darts
8. Staystitch and finish seams
9. Stitch bodice front
10. Pockets and jumpsuit front
11. Sew the waist ties
12. Sew jumpsuit back
13. Stitch shoulder seams & attach sleeves
14. Sew the side seams
15. Attach the invisible zipper
16. Sew the neck facing
17. Sew the inseam and hems
