How to Sew a Flat Felt Seam

A flat felt seam is a great seam for sportswear items because it is a very durable seam that will take a lot of wear. It is also a good seam for really heavy fabrics like denim material. Although it has a lot of uses, the flat felt seam is extremely easy. All you have to know is how to sew a straight line.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sewing machine
• Iron

1. Place the fabric so that the wrong sides face each other with the edge of the fabric to sew lined up evenly.

2. Line up the needle about 5/8 of an inch from the edge of the fabric. Sew a straight seam down the fabric and cut the threads.

3. Separate the two sides of the fabric and lay it out on an ironing surface with the seam facing upwards.

4. Iron the seam to once side. Remember to set the iron to the correct setting.

5. Take the edge of the fabric and fold it under.

6. Iron the folded under section to keep it in place. You will want to fold a small section of fabric under, iron that section and fold the next section.

7. Pin the folded area of the seam to hold it securely.

8. Take the fabric back to the sewing machine and line up the needle right up against the edge of the fabric.

9. Sew a seam right down the very edge of the folded-under seam. Cut the thread and you're finished.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to remove the pins before you sew over them. Sewing right over them can cause damage to your sewing machine.