Re: Split Neck Tops - Opinions, issues, etc. - Page 2

peachesncream · ‎03-13-2010

Thanks for all of your replies! Very insightful answers.

I usually love cotton/modal, but for this style a crisper fabric would have worked better, I think. There's also no interfacing.

I looked in my closet, and I have several examples of this neckline. I noticed the V's are a bit wider, and not so deep, on them. Apparently, that helps.

It's been a learning experience lol.

Andreatoo, your top is adorable!

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Desertdi wrote:
Probably no inter-facing. I don't see it in the construction of many garments lately.

@Desertdi,
Yes, That's exactly what's wrong with that top. As a seamstress myself I would diy it with some iron-on stiff interfacing. Put it under the facing. For some this might be easier said than done though.

ITA. I know nothing about sewing but know it needs some facing & to be sewn correctly to lay right. My MIL had her own sewing shop & she could tell you the problem.

I don't buy or wear them because it drives me crazy.

Andreatoo · ‎04-04-2014

@peachesncream

If you're interested it's One World 725-504 $31.58

It was actually a twofer with a velvet elbow sleeved kimono...I got the taupe which came with the black tank and the topper is primarily black...

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

Hmm ..... I had one with a split top years ago and it flopped.

What solved the problem was placing a square of duct tape behind the split section. If your garment is opaque, this could solve the problem.

faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
Hmm ..... I had one with a split top years ago and it flopped.

What solved the problem was placing a square of duct tape behind the split section. If your garment is opaque, this could solve the problem.

Ha!! This would be me (the non sewer) solving a sewing problem with duct tape!! You go girl!

~What a terrible era in which idiots govern the blind.~ William Shakespeare

AKgirl2 · ‎05-24-2016

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Desertdi wrote:
Probably no inter-facing. I don't see it in the construction of many garments lately.

@Desertdi,
Yes, That's exactly what's wrong with that top. As a seamstress myself I would diy it with some iron-on stiff interfacing. Put it under the facing. For some this might be easier said than done though.

@SilleeMee ~ Bingo!

handygal2 · ‎01-19-2015

If you sew, use narrow hem tape (1/2"), and sew in one strip on each side, the length of the opening. That will give the split neck the structure it needs.

~~Be careful when you follow the masses. Sometimes the 'm' is silent.~~

hopi · ‎03-09-2010

I love split neck collar less tops. They work so well with my hair and very flattering to my neck and shoulder line.

When the fabric falls over it is usually to heavy but a quick press usually helps hold if you are trying to look especially nice.

wilma · ‎03-13-2010

I have a few split neck tops. I think they are very flattering, but a bit nicer looking than a standard v-neck t-shirt. I had one that had both sides flop backwards. It bothered me a little bit, but since both sides did the same thing, it wasn't a big deal me. There are some good ideas here on how to fix the problem if you like a split neck top enough to do so.