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Textiles and Garment Construction

(b) French seam: This is a strong Trim off excess
and self-neatening seam used seam allowance
on transparent and lightweight 3-4 mm
fabrics. It consists of a double row Tacking (6mm) above
of stitches worked separately. No fitting line)
raw edges are visible when the seam F.L. (Fitting Line)
is complete as the raw edges are
completely enclosed. It is useful
for straight seams and suitable for
light weight fabrics especially those
that fray easily. It can be used in
children’s garments because it is
strong and can withstand frequent
washing. It can also be useful for Seam pressed
open
the most of underwears and blouses.
However, it is not suitable for heavy
weight fabrics because it is bulky
and uncomfortable against the skin.

Procedures for working on a French seam (iii) Fold along the stitched line with the
(i) Place raw edges of the materials right sides facing each other. Tack
to be joined together with wrong 6mm from the edge. Stitch below the
sides facing each other. Tack and tacking line.
stitch 6mm outside the fitting line.
{ First row of
stitches (6mm
above F.L)
6mm

Fitting line Enclosed F.L. second
turnings row of stitches
on the fitting
line

(ii) Remove the tacking, trim the turnings
to 4mm and press the seam open. (iv) Remove the tacking and press the
seam towards the back of the garment.

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