Confession time. I never knew you were supposed to stitch it down after serging it on. I don't think thy mention it in th eKS instructions. But I almost always use ribbing, so maybe that helps. The necklines seem fine to me, but you're right that that added touch makes it look more RTW. That looks REALLY nice!
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Candace: Mama to Mollusc, Sluggie, Fishy, and the homebirthed Prawn!
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The last issue of Threads has a good article on ways to make knit clothing look RTW. Has some good tips, including necklines. I actually learned one technique that looks like a really time saver. I'm going to try it as soon as I finish these d*mn orders.
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Allison
mama to Ara, Simone, and Zarin
When I join the band together I use a straight stitch instead of the serger, this gives less bulk than a serged seam. Then I finger press it open and baste it in place with the largest zigzag (Rohan wants his name typed -- Rohan. Then I fold it in half and continue the same way. If I get a wavy neckline like that (and there are some things you can do to prevent that) I steam the heck out of it with an iron to flatten it. Then I take my zig zag basting out. It gives a much nicer seam at the back of the neck, especially after a couple of washes.
To prevent the wavies... increase your stitch length (mine is usually about 3.5 for topstitching knits). Decrease your presser foot pressure if your machine allows it (this makes a big difference). Also place your thumb in front of the presser foot and your index finger behind and squeeze them together as you sew. If you are still having problems and it is a special project you can also try putting a narrow band of fusible interfacing for knits onto the shirt before sewing the neckband on.
I don't wear jewelery, but I love my wedding band.
I don't think thy mention it in th eKS instructions. But I almost always use ribbing, so maybe that helps. The necklines seem fine to me, but you're right that that added touch makes it look more RTW. That looks REALLY nice! 
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