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Three Ways to Finish A Neckline Facing Neatly

Today I’m going to show you three different ways to finish the raw edges of a neckline facing AND three different ways to secure the facing to the blouse so that it doesn’t flip out to the right side of the garment (I hate that). So let’s get started!

The first method I'll be showing you is quite basic, it works well and is neat. I like this method for a more casual blouse,

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