Learn to Sew – How to Sew French Seams

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In this video, you’ll learn how to sew a French seam - this is a special finish which is useful for sheer fabrics such as chiffon, georgette and silk charmeuse. This technique encloses the seams so that the seam allowances can’t be seen from the right side of the garment. Discover Jo’s recommendations for the tools you’ll need for sewing with delicate fabrics and pick up tips on gathering, aligning notches and calculating seam allowances for French seams.

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[annerankin]

This is such a useful seam for silks or other fine fabrics. Nice demonstration!

[karennelson]

Great video, thanks Jo.... French seams are my favourite finish on all my Demeters...