How to take in French Seams – The Sewing Garden

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French Seams

By: Linda May 27, 2010April 2, 2023

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I want to teach you how to alter a garment that has French Seams in it. But, first, I’d like to talk about what they are and show you how they are made. The French Seam is a seam that is encased within itself so that no raw edges can be seen. You’ve probably seen French…

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