I first saw this twisted neckband treatment back in 2008 from Christina over at Assorted Notions. There has been ton of these on PatternReview.com and in blogland lately. I used KS3740 as my base t-shirt pattern and then just made my own neckband. I wanted a t-shirt that was nice and open in the front to show off the neckband. I used a stretchy Rayon/Lycra from JoAnn’s. It’s actually pretty nice. It’s a bit on the thin side but I love the color and the recovery is nice. I added an extra inch or so to the arms because I like extra long sleeves. I made the shirt a bit too long so I’ll shorten it although it’s perfect for tucking in right now. 
Here’s a close-up of the neckline. 
Here’s a sketch of how I did it. I marked it in 3/4” intervals and then matched the markings across and over one instead of just folding it in half. 
I was looking at Fabric.com and now I want yummy solid knits. I maxed myself out with crazy, wild knit prints in my last order. These are also knit ITYs. Since I love the print ones, I figure I’ll love the solid ones too. 
These are all rayon blends. Super yummy and soft I’m guessing. There are lots of colors too. I love that coffee-colored one. 
For you anti-polyester folks, there is also some cotton/lycra solids that looks nice too. Although, there aren’t many colors.
Love the top. Must try the twisted neckband. Your knit fabric choices are the colors I like!! I already scooted over to Fabric.com!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sketch! What a great way to add interest to a neckline. And I loved your last post--too funny!
ReplyDeleteGreat neckline treatment and another one for my "must do" list. Thank you for the diagram.
ReplyDeleteLOVE it! Great idea - must file that away for later!
ReplyDeleteOooh I definitely want to make that, thanks for the details. That makes your top look so much more dressy.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you've made alignment marks. Most instruction just say to shift the sides off-alignment. So far, I have yet to shift and end up with a satisfying result. Your method would provide a benchmark; measurable and adjustable for the next time. Absolutely brilliant. Thank you
ReplyDeleteWonderful directions, thank you! I too would like to add some solid tops to my large knit print collection.
ReplyDeleteI have a RTW top with that neckline. Nice to have instructions on how to do it myself. Thanks for the diagram.
ReplyDeleteYour top looks great!
ReplyDeleteLove the top and the color! Looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteThe twisted treatment really works with that wider neckline. You are giving me ideas...
ReplyDeleteGreat color and the twisted neckline gives an otherwise basic top some nice flair.
ReplyDeleteI love the fit of your top. The neckline looks great.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering how to create a twisted neckline--thanks for the instructions! Very cool looking shirt!
ReplyDeleteI really like that color on you. It looks great. Thanks for the tutorial, I've added it to my list.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice detail - it takes a basic tee from boring to interesting. Thanks for sharing the sketch!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I think I need another top like this too.
ReplyDeletegreat neckline and thanks for the tutorial! did you sew one side of the band to the shirt neckline first and then fold and shift or did you make the neckband first then attach?
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