How to Sew a Stand Collar (or Mandarin Collar) in 4 Simple Steps
A stand collar or mandarin collar truly elevates a top. You’ve probably seen a stand collar shirt and thought that a stand collar might be difficult for you to make.
I’m excited to share my tutorial that will show you how to sew a mandarin collar quickly and easily. You’ll be able to wear a standing collar shirt you attached yourself. Let’s get started sewing a stand collar.
Tools and materials:
- Stand collar pattern
- Fabric
- Lightweight interfacing
- Pins
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
- Iron
1. Make the pattern
First, watch this video to help you draft the stand collar pattern. Draw and cut out the paper pattern.
2. Cut the fabric
Fold the fabric in half. Lay the paper pattern on top. Pin the pattern in place.
Cut two pieces of the fabric. Use the pattern again on the lightweight interfacing. Fold the interfacing in half with the pattern on top and cut.
3. Attach the interfacing
Turn one of the pieces of fabric so the wrong side faces you. Lay the lightweight interfacing on top. Iron to securely attach it.
4. Sew the collar
Fold in the bottom (the larger part of the collar) by ¼ inch (1 cm) for the seam allowance. Iron flat. Sew in place.
Place the two pieces of fabric with their right sides together. Align the notches.
Pin the notch and both ends in place.
Sew the short ends and along the interfacing to attach the two pieces together.
Make small diagonal cuts along the entire seam allowance of the interfacing. This helps the collar lie flat.
Turn the collar inside out and press. The seam allowance on the back will be used to attach the collar to the shirt bodice neckline.
How to sew a stand collar
This beautiful stand collar will enhance any top. Please let me know in the comments if you enjoyed my tutorial on how to sew a mandarin collar. Thanks for joining!
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