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French Seam Tutorial
French Seam Tutorial
Published by SewCrafty
02-23-2004
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French Seam Tutorial

You need a 5/8” seam allowance to accomplish this type of seam.


With wrong sides of fabric together, sew a ¼” seam allowance.
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By SewCrafty on 02-23-2004, 10:16 AM
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Trim seam allowance to 1/8”.
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By SewCrafty on 02-23-2004, 10:16 AM
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Open out and press seam allowance to one side.
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By SewCrafty on 02-23-2004, 10:17 AM
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Fold on the seam line with right sides together and pin.
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By SewCrafty on 02-23-2004, 10:17 AM
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Stitch a 3/8” seam allowance.
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By SewCrafty on 02-23-2004, 10:18 AM
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Press to one side.
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By SewCrafty on 02-23-2004, 10:19 AM
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Completed French Seam

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