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French seam
     

French seam
  
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French seam:

This type of seam is ideal for lightweight fabrics such as organza, chiffon and other sheer fabrics.

1) Place wrong sides of fabric together and straight stitch ¼-inch from the raw edge.

2) Fold fabric right sides together, enclosing the ¼-inch seam, press flat. 3) Straight stitch 3/8-inch from folded edge.

4) Press seam flat.
     

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