How to Make Flat Felled Seams
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Flat felled seams are usually used on jeans. They create a strong, durable seam using nothing more then a straight stitch machine.

Difficulty Level: Average    Time Required: 20 minutes

1. You will need a straight-stitch sewing machine, sharp scissors, and an iron.
2. Place wrong sides of the fabric together, line up the fabric edges, where you are going to be making your seam.
3. Stitch a normal 5/8' seam allowance (or size indicated on your pattern).
4. Press the seam allowance flat and then press seam open.
5. Trim 1/2 of one seam allowance edge.
6. Press the wide seam allowance edge over to almost meet in the middle at the seam line.
7. Press the folded seam allowance over the cut seam allowance edge.
8. Top stitch the folded edge.
9. Press.
   

Tips:

1. Practice on scraps of fabric before making a garment.
2. Folded seam allowances should be pressed firmly for ease in straight top stitching. This will make it easier to make straight top stitching.
3. Keep top stitching an even distance from the edge.

Related Information:

• Flat Felled Seams - pictorial guide
• Denim Pattern Net Links
• Basic Seam Finishes
  

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