Ahhh...basting stitches...but from the previous step when I was to baste the lining to the interlining...except I did a spray baste so don't have previous basting in my actual garment. Duh.

Yes, the 'neck edge' reference remains a mystery. I have removed the armhole stitching and am about to do step 14 and baste the pinned sections together. Then it's off to watch Dirty Sexy Money in which they throw an 18th century themed party!!

Thanks for your help!!