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Learn how to work a beautiful French Seam
French seams are a handy little skill to have in your repertoire. They're great for delicate fabrics because they enclose the raw edges inside two seams, so any fraying will stay hidden in the seam. And because you're sewing two seams, they make strong seams with a bit of insurance. They take a little extra time, but look lovely and neat on the wrong side and really add a professional finish. They work best on straight seams or seams with only a slight curve, such as the side seams of skirts, trousers or tops.
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pandanomz added French Seam Tutorial to my list 07 Sep 02:56
You Will Need
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Step 1
To start off with, your given seam allowance needs to be split into two, giving a little bit for each part of the seam:
- A 1.5cm seam allowance will be split into: 5mm for the first seam, then 1cm for the second
- A 1cm seam allowance will be split into: 5mm for the first seam, then 5mm for the second
- A 5/8" seam allowance will be split into: 1/4" for the first seam, then 3/8" for the second
- A 1/2" seam allowance will be split into: 1/4" for the first seam, then 1/4" for the second