How to Sew a French Seam

What is a French Seam

A French Seam

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• A French seam is a seam which encloses the seam allowance on the inside of a sewn item.

• It is well suited for sheer fabric that a zigzag or serge stitch would leave a lot of thread visible through the fabric.

• It can be used on any fabric to enclose a seam allowance and keep a soft edge to the seam. This works especially well for a person with very sensitive skin.

Index: How to Sew a French Seam

1. What is a French Seam
2. Sew a French Seam - Step 1
3. Sew a French Seam - Step 2
4. Sew a French Seam - Step 3