Serger French Seam

[@Carol-Bell]

That's a beautiful way to finish seam allowances with sheer fabric! I don't think I ever would have thought of it. Thank you for making these Serger Tip Clips!

[@angelinai6978]

So dainty. Perfect for a sheer fabric. Thank you.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Angelina Iacono it’s both dainty and strong. Thanks for watching, Angelina!

[@yelisco]

This is great - i stumbled upon your class on craftsy years ago, 40 techniques every sewer should know (I think it was called) and prior to that I had no training or taken any sewing classes, and that class for me changed my sewing forever. Prior to that I had little knowledge of sewing and only knew what I knew from having watched my grandmother sew. I had no idea that pressing meant ironing lol!! That’s how little I knew!! Thank you so much for these videos.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Happy I was able to help you . Before taking my first class, I was self-taught and had no idea there was so much to learn and it changed my life as well. Thanks for watching, Yelitza!

[@soniaojeda5019]

Simply beautiful french seam for sheers! And what a treasure for you to have been able to see Audrey's dress...and from a movie you enjoyed to boot!

[@nerskate56]

French seams have been my favorite for YEARS since I first learned to do them in a class you taught at MSC! I use them all the time . I love your KZbin Series. Miss classes with you. Keep posting!

[@pamhoppe9751]

What a great tip! I'm going to try it on chiffon sleeves I need to replace on a formal dress.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Pam, although this isn’t a “true” French seam”, it creates a neat, narrow seam that looks beautiful on sheer fabrics. Glad you like it too and thanks for watching!

[@bentomama8966]

Gorgeous, Gail. Nice neat finish and beautiful story too.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Bentomama I had to include the Katharine Hepburn story because I’m a huge fan and it fit in perfectly! Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks! We all miss the great community of sewists at MSC-what a wonderful place.

[@bonnieparr3502]

I love french seams and this sewing machine/serger method is perfect for shears. Thank you.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Bonnie, Glad you like the serger/sewing machine french seam technique. It's very delicate but strong-the perfect combo for sheer fabrics. Thanks for watching and stay tuned. I'll be posting more Tip Clips soon!

[@itzzbarb]

Lovely!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Gerrie, Glad you liked the serger French seam-I do too. If you have any questions, will be happy to hear from you. Thanks for watching the Tip Clips-and be sure to share with your sewing friends!

[@klvmvrhntvithreeshing3105]

seriously thank you so much

[@GailPatriceDesign]

You’re welcome and thanks for watching!

[@crimson25543]

Is that really a "french seam"? Isn't it more accurately a regular seam with a 3 thread rolled hem on the edge, stitched very close to the regular seam line, so the end result is a tiny seam with the rolled hem up against the seam line? It's very pretty and a great technique, but from what I understand about a french seam, this isn't it because it's not wrapped around and enclosing the original seam line like the traditional french seam would be.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

PhotogHer You’re right, it isn’t a traditional French Seam. It’s my version of a serger French seam. Thanks for watching!

[@ellellbee]

Off topic, but I love your nails. That is how nails should look, not the garish , thick, squared off things in bright colours that distract from the video and that just plain look odd.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Ellelbee, Everyone has his/her style, but I prefer a quieter look to my nails so that the focus is on the stitching. Thanks for watching!

[@cocoajo]

Is the rolled hem incased in the fabric?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

cocoajo No. As the rolled hem is stitched, the seam allowances are stitched together and they are trimmed to a very narrow width. Let me know if you have more questions-will be happy to hear from you. And thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!