Resently, we shared how to sew a French seam as part of our Vikisews sewing hacks series. Here we will show you another way how you can give a more professional look to your garments — the flat-felled seam.
The flat-felled seam is great for outerwear and jeans. It can be narrow or wide.
1️. Place the pieces right sides together and stitch with a 1.5 cm (5/8”) seam allowance.
2️. Press the seam allowances open.
3️. Trim the back seam allowance down to 5 mm (just under 1/4”).
4️. Fold the larger (front) seam allowance by 5 mm (just under 1/4”). Then fold it over to the back, covering the back seam allowance.
5️. Stitch the front seam allowance to the back piece, at 1−2 mm from the folded edge.
6️. Press the seam.
This technique helps achieve a neat finish and can be a great alternative to an overlocker.
Check out for more useful tips on how to sew without an overlocker:
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