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Poll Of The Week - Favourite Seam Finishes

What are your favourite seam finishes to sew?

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· 1 month ago
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Favourite Seam Finish

Overlock 22%
French seam 22%
Flat felled seam 11%
Bias bound/Hong Kong seam 4%
Overcast stitch 0%
Overlocker 37%
Zig zag stitch 4%

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SewHayleyJane's avatar
SewHayleyJane Admin

Although I most often reach for my overlocker due to convenience I do love the finish of a French seam!

· 1 month ago
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Wendy_sews64

I mostly use my overlocker but it really dependson the project. If I'm using a delicate fabric I tend to use a French seam.

· 1 month ago
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AnnieRose

I vioted overlocker because I prefer it whenever it's suitable, but I do love doing a proper French or Hong King seam.

· 1 month ago
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Lesley Plus Member

A French seam is my very favourite, love how neat the inside of garments look with this seam. I also use a flat felled seam on the shirts I’ve made for my other half.

· 1 month ago
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Ruthy Community Member

I'm exactly the same

· 1 month ago
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Glenda H Community Member

I've voted overlocker but as others have said it depends on the fabric and garment.

· 1 month ago
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Pam Plus Member

As everyone else it seems - overlocker mostly , unless the fabric dictates a French seam

· 1 month ago
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Agata

It depends on the project

Love binded seams on denim skirts (heavier weight fabric skirts), sometimes various projects will have various finishes

Often I will make a blouse with french side seams, lined your and either overlocked or bonded arm seam.

A lot depends on the fabric too

· 1 month ago
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Lesa L Plus Member

I love love, love a French seam. Sometimes I forget, and even use them when a seam is going to be totally enclosed another way.😝.

· 1 month ago

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