What is a french seam

French seams are used for extra durability in items such as pillowcases. Step by step how to sew a french seam tutorial. Photos & Video

Answering all your questions about how to sew a french seam and more with this ultimate guide to French seams.

French seams are widely used to sew delicate fabrics. I always used French seams for my silk chiffon and organza garments. They give very nice and neat finish. Actually, I like them on any lightweight and mediumweight silk. And recently I used French seams to sew 100% silk pillowcases. You can find many good online tutorials how to sew French seams. But it seems to me that something is missing in those tutorials. So today I am going to add some tips on how to sew professionally looking…

How to sew a french seam. See how to french seam pants, how to french seam a pillowcase and more - and see what's the (only!) catch with sewing french seams!

Learn everything there is to know about the French Seam. From how to sew it to the best tips and tricks on where and when to use it.

Learn how to sew a french seam with our expert french seam sewing tips. Use it when sewing garments to finish seams while you sew.

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When it comes to a seam that conceals all raw edges, French seam and Hong Kong seam finish seem to be first that come to people’s mind. But I think the flat felled seam deserves equal accolade. Flat felled seam is, well, flat. Unlike French seam and Hong Kong seam, there is nothing that sticks […]

After posting my navy lace scout tee I got a few questions asking how I french seamed my armholes. It can seem a little confusing at first but, as with apparently all of my tutorials, I promise it really is very easy. I'm first going to do a run through of the french seam and then will show you how to apply it to the armhole. Just a few notes before we begin... 1. french seams are usually best used on light to medium weight fabric. 2. French seams require you to split your seam allowance in…