As promised here is my second type of seam finish. It is the Flat Fell Seam. It is used all the time but maybe you are not really aware of it.
It is generally used on pants, jeans, and reversible garments.
The seam allowance can be sewn on the right side or wrong side of the fabric. Then the raw edges are simply tucked under.
1. Stitch a regular seam but with right sides together. Press seam allowances to one side.
2. Trim the under seam allowance to 1/8 inch.
3. Turn under 1/4 inch on the upper seam allowance.
4. Edge stitch close to the fold . Press again.
5. The finished seam will be on the right side of the fabric. Take a look at a pair of jeans. You can see this kind of seam sewn on the inseam.
Sometimes when I sew a pair of dress slacks I like using this method but starting out with right sides of the fabric together. This way the seam is finished on the inside of the slacks.
Let me know if you give this a try. I would like to see your sewn samples.
Until next week!
It is generally used on pants, jeans, and reversible garments.
The seam allowance can be sewn on the right side or wrong side of the fabric. Then the raw edges are simply tucked under.
1. Stitch a regular seam but with right sides together. Press seam allowances to one side.
2. Trim the under seam allowance to 1/8 inch.
3. Turn under 1/4 inch on the upper seam allowance.
4. Edge stitch close to the fold . Press again.
5. The finished seam will be on the right side of the fabric. Take a look at a pair of jeans. You can see this kind of seam sewn on the inseam.
Sometimes when I sew a pair of dress slacks I like using this method but starting out with right sides of the fabric together. This way the seam is finished on the inside of the slacks.
Let me know if you give this a try. I would like to see your sewn samples.
Until next week!
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