Flat seam

Seam finishes are an important part of sewing. There are many different finishes to choose from. I'll be highlighting some of the basics & when to use them.

A while back, we discussed how to sew a flat-felled seam. The flat-felled seam is indeed very nice: raw edges are enclosed, it looks very professional, and it is very strong. However, what are other choices when we want to have the look of the flat-felled seam, but want a quicker finish? You can give […]

Flat-felled seams are perfect for protecting the raw edges of silk fabrics from abrasion. Katrina Walker shows how to sew these simple seams.

how to sew a flat-felled seam on the Ash jeans pattern // tutorial on Megan Nielsen Design Diary

Learn how to sew a flat felled seam with this easy step-by-step picture tutorial. Also, about alternatives and the mock flat felled seam.

Sew a seam finish to keep your fabric from fraying. Learn to sew an overlock seam without a serger, a French seam and a flat-felled seam.

A reference guide on how to sew with knit fabrics. Tips for sewing with knits, along with resources and books about knit fabrics.

A step-by-step guide on sewing a front-hip pocket. How to align the facing to the pocket opening edge and how to pin and stitch the pocket bag. In addition, using essential sewing techniques like trimming and notching seam allowance edges, to achieve flat, well-defined pocket edges.

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