French seam

Instructions: Step 1: Sew the first seam with wrong sides together. For a 5/8" seam allowance, sew the first line of stitches 2/8" (1/4") from raw edge. Step 2: Flip the fabric so that rights sides are together. Press. Step 3: With right sides still together, sew second line of stitches 3/8" from pressed edge, enclosing raw edges from first seam. This will use up the full 5/8" seam allowance (2/8" + 3/8" = 5/8"). Step 4: Press the seam open and you're done! For a faux flat-felled seam look…

There are some basic techniques that lend themselves to a perfectly polished product. The French seam is one such technique. Learn How to Create a French Seam with this quick and easy sewing tutorial. French seams are a great way to make professional-looking clothing because your raw edges are kept hidden on both the exposed and inner side of the fabric. In just a few steps you'll see how you can complete your clothing and dcor projects with a basic finish.

In this tutorial, learn how to make a French seam, hiding all raw edges, with the sewing machine.

French Seam

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How to Sew French Seams

Learn how to sew a French seam with this video sewing tutorial on French seams in 5 easy steps with detailed instructions.