How to: French Seams

Instructions:
- Match the edges of your fabric with the wrong sides of the fabric together
- Sew at 2/8th of an inch
- Press your seam and trim your seam allowance
- Sew at 3/8th of an inch

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How to: Flat Felled Seam

The flat felled seam is used in active and everyday wear. It's great for fabric that will be exposed to a lot of wear and tear.

Step by step instructions:

1. place your fabric fashion sides together
2. sew along your desired seam allowance
3. Press your seam
4. trim one side of your seam allowance
5. fold the longer side
6. sew close to the fold
7. press both sides of seam

Common Fabric Terms

This video features some terms that you will find when working with patterns and tutorials.

Source: "Threads Sewing Guide"

How-to: Bias Binding

This video is a companion to the Hong Kong stitch video This technique is great for adding color to the edge of your garments and can protect the fabric as well.

How to sew a Hong Kong stitch.

This used for applying bias tape to your fabric and is great for use inside or outside your garment.

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