Shawl Collar Facing: Part 3 / Ways to Cut It (No Center Back Seam!)

In this video, I show you how to create a shawl collar facing directly from your draped front pattern. You’ll learn how to: • Develop the facing from your drape • Remove the center back seam by adjusting the grainline • Cut the facing 3 different ways • Understand the pros and cons of each method • See the final results and how they affect your design This is Part 3 of the Shawl Collar series, where we move from draping into true pattern development—an essential skill for designers and serious sewists. TIMESTAMPS: 00.00 Intro 09:38 Grainline Options 🧵 PATTERN + CONSULTING Get my Unlined Peaked Lapel Jacket PDF Pattern (a perfect base for design transformations): 👉 https://eliascouture.com/store Need help with patternmaking, fit, or production? 👉 Consulting available through my site 💬 SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL Become a member and learn techniques I don’t share publicly: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN0B3kKraFuR0BX2KVp1x_A/join Or simply like, subscribe, and share — it truly helps support my work and keeps these tutorials coming. 🎥 WATCH THE FULL SERIES Part 1: Draping the Shawl Collar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_whJkq4-BQA Part 2: Developing the Collar Shape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1ca8eYEHz0 Part 3: Making the Facing (this video) 🧷 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL I’m Susan Elias, a fashion designer with over 40 years of experience. I teach real patternmaking, draping, and fit — the skills that turn ideas into professionally made garments. shawl collar facing