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Cloth4Colin
10-17-2005, 06:13 PM
I know I know how to do this...but I sat down today to work on a skirt and my mind has gone blank...can someone refresh my memory on how to do a french seam? Thanks bunches!

notamos
10-17-2005, 07:27 PM
French seams are easy-peasy. Just start with the wrong sides together and stich a narrow seam. Then trim to within 1/4 inch of your stitch line, turn inside out, and stitch again about 1/2 inch from where the first seam is. It sounds more complicated than it is--there's a much better explanation here (http://www.vertetsable.com/demos_machineseams.htm) along with pictures.

I love me some french seams, except when I get stupid and put them in the wrong direction...

Cloth4Colin
10-17-2005, 08:36 PM
Thanks mama! That's where I was going wrong...doing it backwards. LOL!