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From: wifetod
Date: 03-06-2004, 04:38 PM (1 of 6)
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I am sitting here sewing this afternoon and a question came to my mind. When I am stitching my seams to finish them, are the seams suppose to be pressed open and I finish each side of them or are they suppose to be togehter and finish both sides at once? I don't have a serger and I hope what I asked makes sense. Thanks in advance, Jolene Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149 
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From: Magot
Date: 03-06-2004, 10:23 PM (2 of 6)
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On garment sewing I press the seams apart and zig zag seperatly unless it is an armhole when I trim and press into he armhole and zig zag together. I don't have a serger either. Works for me.
love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-06-2004, 10:53 PM (3 of 6)
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I often use French or flat fell seams. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: wifetod
Date: 03-07-2004, 09:52 AM (4 of 6)
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Dorothy, Can you give me some examples of where is a good place to use the flat fell seam finish? I have just learned how to do it and now want to learn the correct places to apply it? Can it be used if you have a smaller than 5/8" seam allowance? Thanks, Jolene Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149
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From: MaryW
Date: 03-07-2004, 06:19 PM (5 of 6)
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I used flat felled seams on a robe I made myself. It was an easy to handle fabric and the seams were not difficult. I wouldn't want to try it on narrow seam allowances.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-07-2004, 10:49 PM (6 of 6)
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I often use flat fell on the in-seam and center seam of pants. It is very strong. It's nice in unlined jackets because the seam lays flat and isn't noticeable. Sometimes they look good on shirts or skirts, especially denim ones. Like Mary said, you need some room in the seam allowance to do a regular flat fell seam but if you finish the edge of the upper layer well with an overcast type stitch you can do a flat fell like seam by just laying it flat over the trimmed under layer and stitching it down. I often make a French seam and sew it flat if the piece can handle the bulk. It's a lot easier. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
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