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Detachable Linen Collar

Buttonholes

July 27, 2021 by James Williams

Sometimes there can be some discrepancies between the two halves of the collar. Yikes, like mine – easy to get distracted when filming. So the best way to find the center of the collar for the buttonhole position is to fold it in half, aligning the front edges as closely as possible. Then press firmly …

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Collar Construction Part II

July 27, 2021 by James Williams

Cut two 12″ lengths of stay tape, and lay them on the right side of the collar band, about 1/16″ below the seam line you just pressed. The stay tape should extend beyond the ends of the collar by about 1/8″. Baste the tape in place at each end for about an inch or two, …

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Collar Construction Part I

July 27, 2021 by James Williams

Construction of the detachable collar begins with the upper part which forms the collar points. Take each pair and place them right sides together, carefully aligning the edges. I don’t baste these, but rather just sew them as is, as the pieces seem to be small enough that the friction of the fabric holds them …

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Drafting the Collar

July 19, 2021 by James Williams

Drafting your detachable collar is fairly straightforward, and can be done on a sheet of 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper. I’m using a regular ruler here for instructional purposes, which gives a collar that should fit just about everyone. You might experiment however with using a graduated ruler [advanced tailors only] for those with larger …

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Inspiration

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Saint Francis de Sales

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