Mastering How To Sew A Collar On A Jacket: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you tired of struggling with jacket collars that never quite meet your expectations? Whether expert or novice with a passion for creativity, this art of sewing collars can elevate your sewing skills. 

After learning this you will be able to add a personal touch in your jackets too from now on. This step by step guide will teach you how to sew a collar on a jacket like a pro. 

Sounds Interesting right? Let’s begin! 

1. Tools and Materials Needed:

Before we began explaining the solutions, you need to collect the tools and materials mentioned below: 

• A jacket with a collar
• Scissors
• A sewing machine
• Some straight pin
• Threads
• A measuring tape 
• A ruler

2. How to sew a collar on a jacket? 

2.1 Fabric Cutting

First of all, you need to cut the fabric. But make sure to do it carefully. Follow these below mentioned steps to ensure a precise fit:

1. By using a measuring tape, you need to measure the circumference of your neck and after that record the measurement.
2. You need to determine the desired width for your jacket collar. Usually, a good rule of thumb is to make it about half as wide as your neck measurement. For instance, if your neck measures 20 inches then aim for a 10-inch wide collar.
3. After you are done with the measurement now you need to cut a piece of fabric but make sure to keep cutting the fabric twice as long as the width of your collar. Always, remember to cut extra inches. For example, If you’re going to cut a 10-inch wide collar then cut a 20-inch long piece.
4. After that, you’ve got to pin the fabric securly after folding it in half lengthwise. then to finish to make two equal piece of fabric, you wanna cut the pinned edges with accurate scissors.
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2.2 Collar Sewing

Now, let’s get back to the main issue; how you can sew your collar to perfection:

1. Cut a piece of fabric but make sure to keep it twice the length and width of your jacket’s neckline.
2. After that, cut the fabric in half with the wrong sides in half and press it flat.
3. Now, you need to use your sewing machine. Sew on the long edges of the fabric but make sure to do it carefully. For a clean look always leave  ½ inch fabric extra. 
4. Repeat the same process on the short raw edges and again leave 1 ⁄ 2 inch extra fabric. 
5. After you are done with the above mentioned process, turn the fabric right side out and press it flat.
6. Now carefully center the fabric on the neckline of your jacket and pin it to secure it in place.
7. Finally, attach the collar to your jacket neckline using a slip stitch. You can use a blind hem stitch too. 

3. Attaching  Collar to your Jacket

There are two methods for attaching a collar on your jacket and you need to choose among these methods. 

The perfect method actually depends on your outfit fabric’s weight:

3.1 For lightweight fabrics

If your jacket is made up from lightweight fabric then you just need to  align the raw edges of the collar with the jacket neckline’s raw edges. After that, you need to sew around the perimeter using a straight stitch.

3.2 For heavier fabrics

In case, your jacket is made up from heavier fabric then consider using interfacing to stabilize the collar. You need to fuse interfacing to the wrong side of the collar. Make sure to align the interfacing side of the collar to the right side of your jacket neckline before stitching. 

4. Tips for Sewing a Perfect Collar:

Here are some tips that can help you in sewing a perfect collar:

4.1 Maintain structure:

Always use interfacing to add structure on your collars. It helps prevent wrinkles also. But make sure to baste the collar in place before sewing, you need to make sure that it stays in its position. 

Also, Do not rush while stitching, take your time while stitching. You need to avoid stretching the fabric, and always use strong thread for durability.

4.2 For Stitching

While stitching make sure that your sewing needle is sharp. A blunt needle can damage your clothes.

You should use a needle like an applique needle, it is known for its sharpness and thinness. Buy all-purpose thread, this thread as the name suggests is suitable for all fabrics. 

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Closing Thoughts

To sum up, sewing a collar onto a jacket may seem challenging, but with the right guidance and attention to details like seam allowance, under collar, neckline seam, outer edge, and top collar, you can easily sew collars onto jackets by following the steps mentioned above.

The collar pieces, collar notch, collar pattern, and collar stand are essential elements to consider when creating a well-finished finished collar. These details ensure a clean and polished result, much like paying attention to the collar and lapel, shoulder seams, and collar stands.

Whether you’re working on a jacket, shirt neckline, or any project that involves collars, the lapel corners, break point, and even incorporating a hanging loop with a dedicated pattern piece can add that professional touch.