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Old 10-17-2005, 07:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
Cloth4Colin
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French Seam ?

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!
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Old 10-17-2005, 08:27 PM   #2 (permalink)
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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 along with pictures.

I love me some french seams, except when I get stupid and put them in the wrong direction...
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Old 10-17-2005, 09:36 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks mama! That's where I was going wrong...doing it backwards. LOL!
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