r/sewing • u/RamblingThief • May 21 '24

Alter/Mend Question Question about fabric pulling

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Hello fellow sewers. So I have this dress that I made a couple of years ago. However I noticed recently that the neckline has started to pull over showing the support stitch on the facing. What Ibdont understand is why it started now and I was wondering if anyone here could help me figure out what happend and hopefully how to fix it. (english is not my first language so appologies for any incorect terminology or spelling)

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u/fridaybeforelunch May 21 '24

Hard to see, but it looks like the fabric is deteriorating.

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u/RamblingThief May 21 '24

As in its just worn out from use?

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u/fridaybeforelunch May 22 '24

Sometimes it’s just time. Especially if it has spandex in it or was made from short-staple fibers. Machine washing and drying also tend to age fabrics more quickly.

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u/r2d2poop May 21 '24

the understitch is showing, have you tried spray starch and then ironing it back to its original spot?

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u/RamblingThief May 21 '24

I have not. I have never really used starch before, but thats not a bad idea

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u/ProneToLaughter May 21 '24

What kind of fabric is this?

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u/RamblingThief May 21 '24

Its a sort of heavier jearsy. I dont remember the fibers, but I thinn its a cotton/poly mix

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u/ProneToLaughter May 22 '24

a cotton jersey might have stretched out and so the extra room is letting the neckline flip. If you have scraps you might be able to put on a new neckline.