How to Sew a Hem With a French Roll
A french seam is the standard seam for any sheer fabric in the industry. It is is an encased seam that hides the fabric edge inside the seam allowance. A french seam requires a little planning, as it requires double the seam allowance. A french seam is always done by hand; there is no sewing machine that can fold the seam allowance twice. Including this seam to your sewing instantly adds a couture feeling to your designs.
Instructions
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Put the two pieces of fabric together, wrong sides together, matching up the seam to be sewn of both pieces.
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Sew the seam using a straight stitch, 1/4" from the fabric edge.
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Open the fabric piece and fold the fabric the other way; to be right sides together, folding along the seam line.
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Use the iron to press the seam flat, the fold centered on the fold.
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Sew the seam again, 3/8" from the fold edge, using a straight stitch and keeping the fabric wrong sides together.
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Tips & Warnings
You can use a hand-sewing needle and thread for the sewing.
Resources
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