{"id":59775,"date":"2017-02-22T12:19:33","date_gmt":"2017-02-22T17:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=59775"},"modified":"2017-02-22T12:19:33","modified_gmt":"2017-02-22T17:19:33","slug":"six-tutorials-for-seam-finishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2017\/02\/six-tutorials-for-seam-finishes.html","title":{"rendered":"six tutorials for seam finishes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Next month the Oliver + S blog will turn nine years old. During the past nine years we have been putting a lot of care and attention into creating inspiring and accessible sewing resources<\/a>. Here is an example for you today as we are focusing on seams<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For every sewing project you do, you take one seam at a time. So let me introduce you to several you might be interested in using. These are really important steps that you don\u2019t want to skip especially when sewing children\u2019s clothing because children\u2019s clothes need be washed so frequently.<\/p>\n

1)<\/strong> Flat-Felled Seam<\/a><\/p>\n

This has been one of the most frequently visited posts on the blog. It\u2019s such a popular post, you must take a look and try a flat-felled seam yourself.<\/p>\n

2)<\/strong> French Seams<\/a><\/p>\n

Clothes need to last after they are washed again and again. French seams take a little extra time but have the added advantage of being super strong and looking very professional on the inside.<\/p>\n

\"flat-felled<\/a><\/p>\n

3)<\/strong> Straight-Stitch Seam Finishing<\/a><\/p>\n

After washing the clothes multiple times you might start to notice fraying seams so by folding down and stitching the seam, it will make them stronger.<\/p>\n

4)<\/strong> Pinking Finish Seams<\/a><\/p>\n

Another way to finish your seams is by pinking.<\/p>\n

\"straight-stitch<\/a><\/p>\n

5)<\/strong> Bias Bound Seams<\/a><\/p>\n

I don\u2019t know about you, but I love sewing with bias tape. This one is ideal for the bias tape lovers out there.<\/p>\n

6)<\/strong> How To Do a Faux Flatlock Seam<\/a><\/p>\n

When working with knit fabrics consider doing a faux flat lock seam. We show you how with step by step photos.<\/p>\n

\"Bias<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Today it\u2019s all about seams. Learn how to make seams that are strong and professional looking with these six seam tutorials from our archives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7455,"featured_media":59776,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20687],"tags":[20706,86,140],"class_list":["post-59775","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-seams","tag-tips-and-tricks","tag-tutorial"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/seamfinishesF.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5jZS5-fy7","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":2119,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2011\/01\/flat-felled-seams.html","url_meta":{"origin":59775,"position":0},"title":"flat-felled seams","author":"Todd Gibson","date":"January 20, 2011","format":false,"excerpt":"Have you ever wondered how to make the perfect flat-felled seam? 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