Wheel 34 – Infinity Cowl French Seam
By Karuna Peralta. Sewing a French seam by hand – And draft ERRATA
For the draft correction (errata) made to PATTERN BLOCK A – Please click here to view
Sewing a French Seam by Hand
Using navy yarn, hand sew the fabric length into a continuous loop with a French seam (shown below in a contrasting pink thread).
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- Fold fabric in half lengthways, aligning the short waste yarn edges. Hemstitch through both layers.
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- Bring the needle under 3 threads. Backstitch, but this time bring it up 3 picks into the weaving. Repeat across.
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- Cut away excess fabric close to the hemstitching and gently pull away any loose threads.
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- Press seam to one side. Fold the cowl inside out. Press again.
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- Back stitch approximately 1cm away from the folded edge. This hides the hemstitched raw edged seam inside.
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- Lay flat. Press and secure seam flap to the main fabric using whip stitch.
