How to Sew a French Seam

How to sew a French Seam

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• French
• Seam
• Hem

[BoredomTakeover]

@1:46 what is that grid paper? and what is it used for?

[MarleneD1216]

@BoredomTakeover The grid is printed on a pressing pad. A pressing pad is an insulated pad used for ironing. It's easier to use for me to use the pressing pad compared to lugging out the ironing board for small pressing jobs. I've never needed a grid to do any pressing, but I suppose quilters may find it useful.

[freshfaceex3]

Thank you so much this video is so helpful!..But would you mind helping me?..I am applying to school for fashion design and I want to show them that I can do a french seam..what kind of clothing is a french seam generally used for? Could I use it to sew the front and back pieces of a dress together?

-Thanks so much

[MarleneD1216]

@freshfaceex3 You're welcome. I made the video because I couldn't find a good one that was to straight forward and to the point. That's how most of my videos come about.

You absolutely can use a french seam to sew up a dress. By what I've read, a French seam is generally used on fabrics that are thin and unravel easily. Although I used it to sew the tube part of a yoga bag together with canvas material and it worked great.

[chicharwali]

Can you help me please.

I have a pattern that i mostly understand. I know how to do a french seam but the mathematics are a bit baffling.

On the edges where the french seam has to be hemmed it says (on every piece) "3/8 inch hem allowed".

what does this mean? its so confusing!

i understand yours 1/4 inch is a fourth (25%) and 1/2 is HALF (50%). what is 3/8?? and how much to i fold first and then second?

please help.

[MarleneD1216]

@chicharwali  From what I know when a pattern says there is a 3/8" hem allowed that means that the pattern you are to cut out is the size needed to sew it together 3/8" from the edges and have it be the size you've selected to make. Are you creating a French seam where it doesn't tell you? That would require math because you would have to add extra fabric to fold it into the seam.

[susancnw59]

Terrific video. I need one for a baby swaddler and their directions are awful. And I have to admit, your nails look great and I LOVE the color. Okay, shallow moment over.

[urleo2108]

I don't think you have to press the 1/4in seam because you are gonna have to fold them close later anyway.

[Mane2231]

I've always been a fan of the French seam. This is a great video. Speaking of which (and this may be off-topic), but has anyone heard of the Fashion Fantasy Game? I heard it was great for people who like to sew.

[jamesrwill]

So, I bought this women's top pattern to make tops for my wife and daughter. On the outside, the pattern says "Sew Easy." I open up the pack and start reading. Sure enough, it says to join front to back with "French seams." (NOT "So Easy") I'm basically a beginner here. I'm thinkin', "What the heck is a "French seam?" "Youtube! They've GOT to have it!" Sure enough, you've taught me a new technique! You make it seem so simple, which I'm sure it's going to be. Thank you SO Much! :-)

[beetlebutterfly]

Oh my gosh, its like magic o_o

[madfishmonger]

Thanks! I was looking up a tutorial for something and it said to use a French seam and I had no idea how to do it. You explained this very clearly.

[alfajores44]

thank you!!! you made it seem sew easy.

[sassylassy01]

Me too! I am just starting to sew and need all the help. I can get. Awesome French seam!!!

[NurseGreeneyesRN]

thank you for this tutorial. I'm a newbie sewer!!! :o)

[prettiep]

thank you for your clear instructions!