French seam tutorial

Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for French seam tutorial. Get inspired and try out new things.
2k people searched this
·
Last updated 1d
the instructions for how to make french seams

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…

5.5k
the instructions for how to sew french seams with pictures of different types of fabrics

French seams are a great way to finish the inside seams of a garment! Learn how to sew a french seam with one of these great tutorials. French seams will encase the raw edges of a seam so the inside is nearly as pretty as the outside! This is a much loved method by couture seamsters. I've found these great tutorials and rather genius tips by the experts!

3
the bottom half of a green cloth on a wooden floor

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.

37

Related interests

French seam tutorial and more

Explore related boards