https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/sewing-a-french-seam • Posted by Annie M.
A French seam is a seam that is stitched twice, first on the right side of the garment (which seams weird as it's the opposite of how we normally sew a seam) and then on the wrong sided encasing the seam. French seams are a beautiful finish for silk or lightweight fabrics that fray easily. Here are a few steps on how to make sewing French seams a synch!
A French seam is a seam that is stitched twice, first on the right side of the garment (which seams weird as it's the opposite of how we normally sew a seam) and then on the wrong sided encasing the seam. French seams are a beautiful finish for silk or lightweight fabrics that fray easily. Here are a few steps on how to make sewing French seams a synch!
With the fabric wrong sides together, (which is opposite to how you normally stitch a seam) stitch a 5mm seam so the seam is on the right side of the garment. Trim slightly and press the seam open
Fold the fabric over the seam so right sides are together. Sew a 7mm seam allowance enclosing the first seam.
Press the seam flat on the inside of the garment. I recommend using a press cloth for sheer fabric.