Burda Style For people who sew

Sew a Flat felled seam on garments like jeans or men shirts to produce a sturdy seam without visible raw edges.

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  Aug 31, 2009, 04.34 PMby viapiana

  this way is alright but there are a few more ways that are easier, stronger, and can go through curved areas like the back seam… im concerned about the first stitch you made.. its cut after sewn so it might not hold up in the long run.. but still a good job.. and your step by step was nice too
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  Apr 11, 2008, 06.30 AMby polychromatin

  This How-To is great! Your photos explain the seam very good!
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  Mar 28, 2008, 06.12 AMby akwa

  Many seams of my RTW jeans are sewn this way. But of course you can omit the second topstitching Step 5 (in that case use a topstitching thread to construct the first seam Step 1). I still find difficult to sew curved ‘flat felled seams’ on areas like the back seam, without making puckering. Stretching the curved seam before stitching with hot iron helps. Any other suggestions?
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  Mar 27, 2008, 11.56 PMby marmota-b

  Thank you! I thnik I’ll need it soon. I love how these How Tos make things I previously considered difficult seem very easy, when I see the steps.