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Ribbed crew neckline

You can also make the narrow hem using an overcast presser foot and a regular zigzag stitch as I described in this tutorial How to use overcast presser feet for sewing overcasting stitches But for this dress, I used just a double-folded method: for this turn under and baste the raw edges (1 cm or 3/8 in) to the wrong side of the fabric, and press well

The sewing was done while listening to audio books, bu the starching and shaping was done while I attended the Association of Dress Historian's new research conference

Alternatively, you can consider a collar pin, but that would have to be gauged with the offices culture

The influential look was designed by Hubert de Givenchy, founder of the luxury fashion house Givenchy

Use mild detergent to maintain the fabrics quality