Fabric can easily become distorted or mis-shaped just from stitching. Stay stitching is done to prevent this distortion.
What ever the shape of the neckline, sewing is done from the upper edge towards the center on each side.
Basic Directional Stitching to Sew Stay Stitching and Seams
By Debbie Colgrove, About.com
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