hi lisa – i can see the issue you are having – i am having the same issue. the graphic showing the neckband being sewn right sides together, while still folded down seems confusing because the curve shown in the graphic is a raw edge and when flipped up would show an exposed edge. i’m currently sewing a henley pattern and have had a hard time matching the neckband to the shirt so that it looks like the completed picture above. all other instructions above have been super helpful. in case others are having this issue it may be helpful for more clarification. thanks! xo chelsea

Hi Lisa,
I’m not totally sure I understand the question, but basically after you cut the curve into the neckband you apply it the same way all around. So when you reach the center front points, the neckband automatically becomes narrower and curved because of the way it was cut. But you still apply it with the neckband wrong sides together, raw edges aligned with the raw edge of the neckline. The center front point needs to be sewn perfectly so the raw edges of the tip of the neckband do not extend past the center front of the shirt. The picture just above the sleeve alterations probably best shows how it’ll look if it’s sewn correctly.