Necklines & Collars 
A Directory of Design Details and Techniques

Necklines give a garment personality. Jewel, bateau, mandarin, sweetheart, and ruffle are
just a few of the many styles of necklines and collars featured in this detailed guide.
Many tips and techniques for making front plackets, convertible collars, restyling collars,
and working with knits are also featured. From demure rounded collars to plunging v
necks-the diagrams and instructions inside this book will teach home seamstresses how
to create fashionable necklines to suit every style and garment.

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Mindy Kinsey learned to sew by making doll clothes and tiny quilts on a vintage Singer featherweight sewing machine. She has sewn both clothing and home decor items, and also enjoys beading, scrapbooking, knitting, and embroidery. Now an editor at Fox Chapel Publishing, Mindy has worked in the collectibles and crafts markets since 1994.