Seam finishes - The Sew Weekly Sewing Circle2024-03-29T10:49:24Zhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/forum/topics/seam-finishes?commentId=6365347%3AComment%3A28306&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'm all about the "fancy fanc…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-04:6365347:Comment:278972011-05-04T00:38:55.005ZCathehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/cathe
I'm all about the "fancy fancy"' an added crazy obsessive behavior on my part...oh but I love the end results , oh lovely! Love the flat felled seams and frenchies too! I have a Necchi too but tend to use my more modern machine although I do love Necchi, she's a beauty!
I'm all about the "fancy fancy"' an added crazy obsessive behavior on my part...oh but I love the end results , oh lovely! Love the flat felled seams and frenchies too! I have a Necchi too but tend to use my more modern machine although I do love Necchi, she's a beauty! pinking shears are my best f…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-03:6365347:Comment:279772011-05-03T16:55:49.128ZJudy Robersonhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/JudyRoberson
<p> pinking shears are my best friend... so easy and fast.. .[and I am lazy too...lol] I have a serger, and I do serge some</p>
<p>things..but mostly I pink everything.</p>
<p> pinking shears are my best friend... so easy and fast.. .[and I am lazy too...lol] I have a serger, and I do serge some</p>
<p>things..but mostly I pink everything.</p> I work on a beat-up old Necch…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-03:6365347:Comment:281592011-05-03T16:52:33.501ZMorgan H.http://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/MorganHarris
<p>I work on a beat-up old Necchi, so zig-zag is as good as it gets. French seams only when it's necessary, like on nice silk or when the seams will be seen from the back. It's just a lot of work and the tension has to be just right. My mom always taught me to finish seams as you go and press them open, so I dutifully obey!</p>
<p>I've recently gotten down the technique of the flat-felled seam and it's a beautiful touch, especially around the armscye. Fancy fancy!</p>
<p>I work on a beat-up old Necchi, so zig-zag is as good as it gets. French seams only when it's necessary, like on nice silk or when the seams will be seen from the back. It's just a lot of work and the tension has to be just right. My mom always taught me to finish seams as you go and press them open, so I dutifully obey!</p>
<p>I've recently gotten down the technique of the flat-felled seam and it's a beautiful touch, especially around the armscye. Fancy fancy!</p> If you are looking for a real…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-03:6365347:Comment:283062011-05-03T15:01:20.557ZJen Ohttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/JenO
If you are looking for a really nice finish on seams that can be seen, try double fold bias tape or hong kong finish using colorful or printed fabric to bind of the seams (I love gingham!). I'm with CaseySew and like to overlock everything first, then sit down and sew the garment, pressing the seams open. With an open seam it's alot easier to alter the garment (a big plus).
If you are looking for a really nice finish on seams that can be seen, try double fold bias tape or hong kong finish using colorful or printed fabric to bind of the seams (I love gingham!). I'm with CaseySew and like to overlock everything first, then sit down and sew the garment, pressing the seams open. With an open seam it's alot easier to alter the garment (a big plus). Now that I have an overlocker…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-03:6365347:Comment:278832011-05-03T13:24:01.458ZRachel Pinheirohttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/houseofpinheiro
<p>Now that I have an overlocker, I think that will seam everything until isn't fun anymore.</p>
<p>I used to zigzag (I really dont like the way it looks ) and pink !</p>
<p>Now that I have an overlocker, I think that will seam everything until isn't fun anymore.</p>
<p>I used to zigzag (I really dont like the way it looks ) and pink !</p> me too hehehetag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-03:6365347:Comment:279572011-05-03T13:22:03.274ZRachel Pinheirohttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/houseofpinheiro
me too hehehe
me too hehehe I'll either serge, French sea…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-27:6365347:Comment:142172011-03-27T01:37:33.749ZCathehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/cathe
I'll either serge, French seam or pinking shears. Very occasionally I will zigzag. I usually finish seams as I go but I have learned to double check before serging a seam, what a pain to rip out!<br />
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I would really love to learn a cleaner method. All my finishes look okay but I would love to go to the next level and open to any and all suggestions.
I'll either serge, French seam or pinking shears. Very occasionally I will zigzag. I usually finish seams as I go but I have learned to double check before serging a seam, what a pain to rip out!<br />
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I would really love to learn a cleaner method. All my finishes look okay but I would love to go to the next level and open to any and all suggestions. I pink my seams. I really li…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-25:6365347:Comment:127932011-03-25T17:43:38.573ZSarahhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Sarah
I pink my seams. I really like this method. The fabric doesn't fray and looks neat and tidy.
I pink my seams. I really like this method. The fabric doesn't fray and looks neat and tidy. For those who zigzag the seam…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-25:6365347:Comment:131202011-03-25T17:34:12.038ZAmy O Rizzohttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/AmyORizzo
For those who zigzag the seams (which is what I do) do you do this for all fabrics? Does anyone ever pink them and then be done with it? Also, do you finish the seams last or as you go along? Beginning seamstresses want to know!
For those who zigzag the seams (which is what I do) do you do this for all fabrics? Does anyone ever pink them and then be done with it? Also, do you finish the seams last or as you go along? Beginning seamstresses want to know! I pink too. Even on fabrics t…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-25:6365347:Comment:131182011-03-25T17:32:02.264ZAmy O Rizzohttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/AmyORizzo
I pink too. Even on fabrics that don't fray a lot. Perhaps I'm over-doing it, but it makes me feel more confident about the finished product.
I pink too. Even on fabrics that don't fray a lot. Perhaps I'm over-doing it, but it makes me feel more confident about the finished product.