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I was interested to read about the possible derivation of the word French as used in French seams. I have looked up other sewing techniques that feature the word French. These include :- French Cuffs ( musketeers cuffs ) French Chalk ( tailor’s chalk ) French Cut ( in lingerie ) French Knickers, French Knot ( in embroidery ) French Pleat ( curtain making ) French tack ( to attach lining ) French Knitting .Some may come from Couture ?? Brought over to England by the Norman’s ? Can anybody find more ?
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Nov 30, 2009, 02.45 AMby gedwoods
Interesting question. We’d need a linguist to respond to this …. maybe it’s a question for that internet word guru, “hotforwords” LOL. I haven’t been able to find anything directly on this, but I did find a reference within a document on Norse culture (see “http://norddulac.tripod.com/norse.doc”) that suggests, and I quote : “In the tenth century flat-felling and French seams were both used, also binding raw edges in the period version of bias tape.” Clearly the name was not used then, but the type of seams were known to be practiced as early as the tenth century.
Dec 1, 2009, 10.36 AMby anajan
French dart French rulers
Dec 2, 2009, 04.18 AMby sew4my3
French curve, is one I have always wondered about.
Also, someone had asked about french seam in an earlier post and I was able to find this information however I can’t remember where I found it, so I am sorry if I am stepping on toes on this one:
Actually many words in the English language that contain the word “French” does not always indicate that they are from French origin, IE: French Fries. The words “French Seam” in french is “la couture anglaise” which is a literal translation of “English Sewing”. As far as the history of where it derived from I am at a loss. If anyone happens to know that information I would be interested in hearing about it. Keep sewing with a smile!