French seams are my secret weapon for leveling up my sewing projects at home. A french seam is when you sew an extra row of stitches to encase the raw edges. They can be sewn with a regular sewing machine, and it is a very quick way to make your projects hold up better through the wash and look as clean and neat on the inside as the outside.
What is a French Seam?
French seams are best used with thin to medium weight fabrics, as the bulk of the material stays inside the seam. Some instances where I love to use them are inside pillowcases, on straight seams in children’s clothing, constructing the corners of crib sheets, and with chiffon or silk where edges would fray easily. French seams also work for gentle curves.
So let’s get to it.
The steps to sewing your own french seam:
Step 1: Start by breaking the typical rule of sewing, and start with your WRONG SIDES together. I know it feels so wrong, but go ahead and do it!
Creating a french seam takes a homemade DIY project to a professional, durable finished product.
