tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post6154696342050841281..comments2024-03-12T06:04:32.091-04:00Comments on Grosgrain: Technique Tuesdays: French SeamsGrosgrainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708175838803992833noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-21621334240608658252010-09-16T15:35:56.682-04:002010-09-16T15:35:56.682-04:00This is so great. I just started sewing this year...This is so great. I just started sewing this year and was taught to use pinking shears--those seams still fray. Can't wait to try these french seams.luAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-23642777645959603272010-09-16T12:06:53.827-04:002010-09-16T12:06:53.827-04:00Awesome tutorial. Thank you so much! I will have...Awesome tutorial. Thank you so much! I will have to try this on my little girls clothing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-12194450906103926572010-09-07T18:05:38.597-04:002010-09-07T18:05:38.597-04:00I love my serger but I also am partial to the love...I love my serger but I also am partial to the lovely finished enclosed look of the french seam.EvaBabeDesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433291303114188448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-29090429478905922402010-09-02T13:44:51.581-04:002010-09-02T13:44:51.581-04:00DO you know the funniest thing of the french seams...DO you know the funniest thing of the french seams? In french, they are callled english seams ^^Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-79413003696051629772010-09-02T08:46:57.811-04:002010-09-02T08:46:57.811-04:00I'm a French home seamtress, and I know this t...I'm a French home seamtress, and I know this technique, and you're right when you say not to be "intimidated JUST because they're called 'french'", and you know why?<br />In French, this technique is called "couture anglaise" (English seam): that's funny, isn't it?<br />I'll look at this Hong Kong seam with pleasure since I don't know it...Galimamphigourihttp://galimamphigouri.canalblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-41069515332610317732010-09-01T15:17:19.661-04:002010-09-01T15:17:19.661-04:00I love doing french seams. I've never heard o...I love doing french seams. I've never heard of hong kong seams though, so I can't wait for that tutorial.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02661363218239934603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-62217177005386566152010-09-01T14:47:19.275-04:002010-09-01T14:47:19.275-04:00Love this! Thanks for sharing :)Love this! Thanks for sharing :)RandomWondershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01864820760686682453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-3014779371431958242010-09-01T03:43:50.640-04:002010-09-01T03:43:50.640-04:00I love French Seams! Looking forward to the Hong K...I love French Seams! Looking forward to the Hong Kong version.Miss Pelicanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885181124322306066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-84218976322528539092010-09-01T00:22:46.223-04:002010-09-01T00:22:46.223-04:00I have done that before...never knew what it was c...I have done that before...never knew what it was called. I only did it because it seemed sturdier when I was making a baby carrier. Only difference I topped stitched it afterward. Nice to have a name for it now! Looking forward to Hong Kong stitch!<br /><br />Love and Hugs, Jess<br />PS your house sounds like mine when I sew! Only for whatever reason mine are like 10x louder!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03769320898400728401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-3919046273001442472010-08-31T23:22:00.218-04:002010-08-31T23:22:00.218-04:00You rock! Thank you so much for all your tutorials...You rock! Thank you so much for all your tutorials. I learn something every time!Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05526712143312900214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-19236112499373838272010-08-31T22:14:26.216-04:002010-08-31T22:14:26.216-04:00I have a tutorial on how to make continual bias bi...I have a tutorial on how to make continual bias binding here if you are interested:<br />http://readthread.wordpress.com/2010/08/17/continually-biased/Michellehttp://www.readthread.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-60543591161387661582010-08-31T21:26:56.615-04:002010-08-31T21:26:56.615-04:00Honestly, I like the french seam better than a ser...Honestly, I like the french seam better than a sergered edge.Sabrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14116453117846393044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-30632069534026710652010-08-31T20:02:58.081-04:002010-08-31T20:02:58.081-04:00This is so great! I was also wondering about addi...This is so great! I was also wondering about adding to the seam allowance. I will try it on my next pattern!Hi, my name is Judy.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05414799869060033047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-6222452207791313122010-08-31T20:01:32.136-04:002010-08-31T20:01:32.136-04:00I love your technique tuesdays, thanks! especially...I love your technique tuesdays, thanks! especially the differentt machine feet and what you can do with them.Margrethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836427330662149705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-88293657980641294442010-08-31T17:21:19.724-04:002010-08-31T17:21:19.724-04:00rhilborn,
I'd add an extra 5/8".rhilborn,<br />I'd add an extra 5/8".Grosgrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708175838803992833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-27006229459337140402010-08-31T17:18:29.887-04:002010-08-31T17:18:29.887-04:00Lola,
People use them a lot when they are using a ...Lola,<br />People use them a lot when they are using a sheer fabric that you can see through, if you don't want frayed seams showing. You can also use them if you want a durable neat seam. It is more time consuming though.Grosgrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708175838803992833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-88472518513390000252010-08-31T16:45:12.444-04:002010-08-31T16:45:12.444-04:00I heart your video tutorials. thank you thank you ...I heart your video tutorials. thank you thank you thank you. if I can get my act together i really want to join in the frock by friday- looks so fun and love the dresses you've made so far.Ella A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02129493208998004642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-16277340962989383652010-08-31T15:46:20.552-04:002010-08-31T15:46:20.552-04:00Thanks so much! I knew what french seams where but...Thanks so much! I knew what french seams where but not how easy it is to accomplish:). One question, do you adjust your seam allowance if you're working with a pattern? If so, how much do you add?rhilbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08319518395311916158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-53200064765614640202010-08-31T15:17:35.311-04:002010-08-31T15:17:35.311-04:00Great tute! I'd been doing it wrong for SO lon...Great tute! I'd been doing it wrong for SO long! This was totally helpful.<br /><br />In videocamera land, have you considered a Gorillapod? It might help give you an extra hand when you're taping your fab tutes: http://joby.com/gorillapodDarcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936847220360997738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-69257080263152279912010-08-31T15:16:06.098-04:002010-08-31T15:16:06.098-04:00Thank you so much! Your tutorials make everything ...Thank you so much! Your tutorials make everything so easy!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187545312239732579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-41505934460886791602010-08-31T14:29:13.629-04:002010-08-31T14:29:13.629-04:00ok this was great, many thanks! all this time I kn...ok this was great, many thanks! all this time I knew I was doing 'french' seams in a funny way, but now I have figured out what I was doing wrong, lol. This is what happens when a native English speaker suddenly tries to pick up sewing while living overseas!Juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08098104395235008315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-67175657236752958692010-08-31T14:24:55.420-04:002010-08-31T14:24:55.420-04:00Thanks! Love these posts. I have always wondered h...Thanks! Love these posts. I have always wondered how to do a french seam. This was so easy to understand - not like all those "great" instructions that come with my patterns. :)Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915298005062925367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-6969548022084055852010-08-31T14:00:44.864-04:002010-08-31T14:00:44.864-04:00I love french seams as well. As long as my fabric ...I love french seams as well. As long as my fabric is thin enough (so that french seams won't bulk it up too much) I use them. I've found that they are great for children's clothes. French seams sewn flat are just about as durable as you can get, and also the best for comfort. I personally think they look much tidier than those finished with a serger, but they take a lot longer.Erica @ Acire Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13537734219733582635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-85090735792241408052010-08-31T13:35:03.248-04:002010-08-31T13:35:03.248-04:00of course I mean the french seamsof course I mean the french seamslolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616157712190875587.post-29633645117356219402010-08-31T13:34:06.252-04:002010-08-31T13:34:06.252-04:00I love it how you explain so easily the techniques...I love it how you explain so easily the techniques, it's really helpful!<br />but I have 1 question, the frenck seams, for what did you use them? do you use them for skirts?dresses?pants? other things?lolanoreply@blogger.com