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French Seam...how
to make 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 denim fabric to practice on.
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Pin your fabric squares UGLY
sides together. |
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Stitch down the seam using just less
than 1/4" seam allowance. |
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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 side. There are
no fraying threads at all. |
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The French Seam should
only be used flat straight seams. Avoid using it on curved, shaped
joining, or where clipping is used to make a seam be flat. When the French
seam is done, the raw edges are completely enclosed, and not seen. |
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Click here for Photos of Handmade Garments using a French seam |
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