{"id":9109,"date":"2021-07-24T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-24T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=9109"},"modified":"2021-07-24T17:22:49","modified_gmt":"2021-07-24T21:22:49","slug":"sew-french-seam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-french-seam\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sew a French Seam: the Best Seam for Delicate Fabrics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/french-seams.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9127 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/french-seams.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/french-seams-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/french-seams-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/french-seams.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/french-seams.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/french-seams-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/french-seams-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems there are more ways than one to sew a French seam. Continuing on in my quest to learn more about the various types of seam finishes and getting a nice neat result on the inside of my projects, I've been reading several tutorials and books on the French Seam. \u00a0While the end result often looks the same, there are a few variations and I've cut it down to what I think is the best\/easiest way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where and why to use a French Seam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The French Seam is a two-step process that encloses the raw edges of the fabric within the seam itself to leave a neat and finished seam on both the inside and the outside. &nbsp;Although it could be used on most fabrics, you will find it most commonly used on very fine, sheer, or delicate fabrics such as chiffon, silk, or organza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best used on light to medium weight fabrics because of the additional bulk created in the seams, and also best on straight or only slightly curved seams for the same reason. Not really suitable for set-in sleeves unless you are an expert!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to sew a French Seam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My research shows there are two &#8216;camps' when it comes to sewing a French seam. \u00a0Those that pre-plan and add the necessary additional fabric to all seam allowances in advance, and those that do not and sew very narrow seams within the original width of the seam allowance. \u00a0In the interest of keeping everything &#8216;So Sew Easy', let's have a look at the second method and just work within the seam allowance we already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let's look at a standard seam allowance &#8211; on commercial patterns it might usually be 5\/8th of an inch. &nbsp;So if we divide that by the two seams we have to sew, we can make one at 2\/8th (that's the same as a 1\/4 inch) and one at 3\/8th of an inch. &nbsp;It makes sense to make the narrower seam the first one because that has to be sandwiched in the second one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with your fabric WRONG SIDES TOGETHER. &nbsp;Yes, I felt I had to shout because this goes against everything we've always been taught about seams. &nbsp;But it will work out just fine in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-002.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9117 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-002.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-002-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-002-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-002.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-002.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-002-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-002-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew your first seam at 1\/4 inch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-004.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9118 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-004.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-004-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-004-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-004.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-004.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-004-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-004-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-006.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9119 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-006.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-006-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-006-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-006.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-006.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-006-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-006-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Press the seam flat exactly as sewn and then trim it down a little. &nbsp;If you have a fabric that frays a lot do take care to remove all the little strands or these might pop through to the finished side later. If you have pinking shears that leave the little zig-zag edge, you can use those, or simply use a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/rotary_cutter\" title=\"Amazon.com: Fiskars 45mm Contour Rotary Cutter (195210-1001): Arts, Crafts &amp;amp; Sewing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">rotary cutter<\/a> or your regular fabric scissors to trim the seam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-007.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9120 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-007.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-007-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-007-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-007.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-007.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-007-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-007-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-014.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9121 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-014.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-014-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-014-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-014.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-014.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-014-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-014-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Press the remaining seam over to one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-017.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9122 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-017.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-017-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-017-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-017.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-017.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-017-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-017-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Then fold the fabric along the first seam line with RIGHT sides together and press again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-019.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9123 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-019.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-019-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-019-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-019.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-019.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-019-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-019-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you are ready to sew the second seam, using a 3\/8th of an inch seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-023.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9124 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-023.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-023-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-023-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-023.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-023.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-023-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-023-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Press this seam over to one side and there you have it, beautiful inside and out, all within the original width of the seam allowance and really not that difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-028.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9125 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-028.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-028-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-028-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-028.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.\" class=\"wp-image-9125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-028.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-028-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/French-seam-028-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be many opportunities to use this pattern including in a fun new design we will launch next week for a layered top.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next in the series &#8211; the Turned Under seam finish. Looking for previous seam finishes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a title=\"The Zig-Zag stitch seam finish\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/zig-zag-stitch-seam-finish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Part 1 &#8211; the Zig-Zag Seam Finish<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"6vvvqBoDmT\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/zig-zag-stitch-seam-finish\/\">The Zig-Zag Stitch Seam Finish<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;The Zig-Zag Stitch Seam Finish&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/zig-zag-stitch-seam-finish\/embed\/#?secret=tot2f1Jruz#?secret=6vvvqBoDmT\" data-secret=\"6vvvqBoDmT\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/flat-felled-seam-finish\/\">Part 2 &#8211; the Flat Felled Seam<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"2tUfAy2IlX\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/flat-felled-seam-finish\/\">The Flat Felled Seam Finish<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;The Flat Felled Seam Finish&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/flat-felled-seam-finish\/embed\/#?secret=Kq6GSCUeMN#?secret=2tUfAy2IlX\" data-secret=\"2tUfAy2IlX\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode955Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It seems there are more ways than one to sew a French seam. 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