How To Stitch A French Seam

How To Stitch A French Seam: stitch back sides together - turn fabric - stitch front sides together. Used when stitching shear fabrics together.

[youngmanmary]

I love your videos easy to follow and you talk where I can keep up. Thank you very much

[createparadise]

I love french seams. They are so neat. 🌴

[ajc]

Is there another seam similar to the French seam, but the inside of the seam is actually sewn down to the garment?

[stefthepest]

Hi Cheryl,

Thanks for your clear demonstration.

Can I ask is there any point finishing seams when doing quilts or quilted cushions that obviously have the batting attached to the fabric? I’m new to sewing and quilting and always leave seams as sewn but some of the cotton fabric does fray. Many thanks.

[melissanoble]

Why would i use this seam vs the regular? Just curious. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing☺

[jocornettchristmaspoinsett]

Thank you, that's what I was looking for.

[eileenfb]

I believe this demonstrates why, in dressmaking, we always has a five eighths seam allowance - that’s what it takes to sew a french seam. High end fashion still use this seam in expensive items such as blouses. Befire the overlocker it was used extensively on lightweight fabrics where a neat finish was needed. Does anyone know about this?

[mgs]

Would you clarify what the difference is between a scant quarter inch seam and a 3/8” seam? Is the goal to have the second seam enclose the first sewn seam?