So, the starting point was the Oliver & S Ice Cream Dress, which has a V-notch yoke and pockets. When it comes to making the V-notch, pattern instructions give the following hint:
"When you reach the lower point of the V, take one stitch across the bottom of the V before pivoting again to stitch up the other side. This stitch will permit the V to form a sharp point when you turn the pocket yoke right side out."
I was happy to learn something new and followed the hint!
I then trimmed the seam allowance to 1/4", notched the neckline and carefully clipped up to the stitching at the point of V.
By the way, I am pretty proud of this notching and clipping (sorry for being such a nerd :-) Anyway, if you wondering, it was very easy with these great Gingher Tailor's Point Scissors
Back to the subject: this is my finished V-notch. Note the absence of a sharp V-shaped corner, ahem...
Now, I know that there are some very experienced sewists lurking here. I appeal to you! Explain to me, what did I do wrong?
Just to show that I am being proactive, here are my suggestions:
A. the yoke fabric is too delicate (relatively lightweight silk/cotton blend) for that one crosswise stitch!
B. the technique is not perfect, and, you know, I read in a Claire Schaeffer's book and another couture reference, that to make the V-point sharp and durable you need to decrease the stitch length close to the V-point.
It's your turn now!
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