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The French Seam...how
to Sew a French seam |
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The French seam is a
bulky seam finish and is used for thin and fraying fabrics that are washed a
lot like: under garments, pajamas, children's clothes, or blouses. |
Cut two 4" X 4" squares
of light weight fabric to practice on.
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Unlike traditional seams in sewing where the
pretty sides of the fabric are placed together, the French Seam is sewn
ugly sides together.
Pin your fabric squares UGLY
sides together. |
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Stitch down the seam using just less
than 1/4" seam allowance.
Trim close to the stitching but be careful not
to cut your stitches. |
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Turn the fabric so that the right or
pretty sides of the fabric are together. Making sure your seam is even, pin
the seam. |
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Stitch using 1/4" seam allowance
stitching parallel to your seam as shown in the photo. |
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This is
what your French seam should look like on the ugly or wrong side. There are
no fraying threads at all. |
| The French Seam is a bulky,
self-finished seam that is great for fabrics that fray. It is used on
garments that are washed a lot like lingerie, and blouses. You will also
find French Seam used on children's and babies clothing. The French Seam
is found on babies clothes for two reasons. One, so that the seam
allowance doesn't rub up against the baby's soft skin. And two, the French
seams holds up well with clothes that are washed often.
With a French seam the raw edges are
completely enclosed in the seam. It should not be used on bulky fabrics or
curved seams. Unlike, most seams made in garment making where the fabric
is sewn pretty sides together, the French seam is made by sewing the
fabrics wrong or ugly sides together. |
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See Our Video - How to Sew a
French Seam |
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Click here for Photos of Handmade Garments using a French seam |
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