how to sew a french seam.

I can remember first learning how to sew a french seam.  My sister-law taught me and it is something I have used ever since, especially when making baby gowns!

Some of you may be wondering, "What is a French Seam?"

So let me start by introducing this simple seam!

The french seam is a great way to create flawless insides to your garments.  If you do not have a serger and want to eliminate frayed edges, this is a perfect seam to use.  It take a little more time, but creates beautiful results!

So let's begin...

{First put your wrong sides of your fabric together.  I will be doing the sleeves of a daygown}

 {It may seem backwards, but sew the wrong sides of your fabric together}

{You should get something like this}

{or something like this}

{using your scissors, trim the raw edge close to the stitching}

{you should get something like this after trimming}

{now fold the fabric back over the raw edges, flipping the fabric}

 {can you see that the raw edge is now inside the fold?}
{iron your edge}

{sew a small seam, about the size of your edge}

{this will enclose the raw edges}

{your inside seam should look like this}

{a beautiful french seam}

{your outside seam should look like this}

 {do not worry if your french seam is not as small as mine}

 You will get better each time you practice!!!

Happy Sewing