I worked at. Cloth World in Central Texas in the late 80’s! Loved it! We ALL knew how to sew; we all made garments and we could advise customers if needed. We also knew how to cut fabrics! I miss all of that so much! Cant find that any more! Love your videos!
Awww. Cloth World. I have MANY memories growing up in Gainesville looking through the hundreds of pattern books and digging through the giant metal drawer units looking for the chosen pattern. I feel like me and my mom were in there for hours on end. Thank you for reminding me of that amazing memory. I had forgotten all about that.
I tried a mockup with paper, and it's a 3/4 inch seam, which is close enough to 5/8 inch not to matter. You don't have to cut pattern pieces any differently. You don't have to make one bigger or smaller.
oh my god … so so much faster! Thank you! Wonderful. I miss a fabric store we used to have here called the 2$ Fabric store. Luckily I still have fabric from there, years later. Cause man, they had the deals! Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I’m in the uk and we’re all sewing scrubs for the hospitals and we were doing a french seam. Someone said to do a flat felled seam and I found your video. By the way I have the exact same machine and it’s about 20 years old now and still going strong xx
I saw someone doing this method but wasn't explaining it and had a lot of video cuts but this is exactly it! I will definitely go to this method from now on. Thank you.
This is so wonderful. Thank you so much. I also miss the stores that don't show garment sewing. I think I should start a sewing club or teaching class. I agreed whole heartedly your comment on one of your other vids about people who take up drugs and bad habits when there are so many things out there that could keep people's minds and hands occupied. They could even make money to provide a life for themselves instead of stealing from others to get money to support a bad habit. They could feel good about themselves for a change. I think the Lord just sent you to me for an answer to a prayer. Thanks so much. I will let you know how it turns out. Best wishes.
I remember Cloth World...there were several location here in Kentucky. I bought my Baby Lock serger there too, the late 80's I think...loved that store!!!
I remember Cloth World. Loved the store! Then, it changed its name to JoAnn's Fabric and Crafts in our area. As you say, there is so much quilting, but I doubt much help in sewing of clothing. It is a sad thing. Sewing may or may not save money, but you can have one of a kind originals -- you'll never see another like yours unless you and a friend plan it that way. :) Also, alterations and such with a fit unlike a store bought garment.
Hi, I’m trying to figure out the Flat Felled seam process. I can’t seem to figure out how much “extra” to add to seam allowances to make up for the Flat Felled seams. Example: if I am sewing a rectangle that is a finished size of 8 wide x 5 height and it will be sewn on the bottom and sides, but not the top, and I am using a ½ inch seam allowance on the bottom and sides, I would cut the fabric 9 x 5.5 (hope that’s right). But if I want to add Flat Felled seams on the sides only, do I need to cut the fabric larger? This might have a simple answer, but it’s new to me. ACTUALLY, I guess I am wondering if anything changes as far as my seam allowances…Thanks so much.
Thanks for the video! Who needs a specific felling foot anyway? I remember Cloth World in the SW; bought all kinds of fabric [clothes, upholstery, fake fur] and I was so sad when they closed. This was back in the day when it only took me one yard to make a minidress, and I could do it with a remnant [their remnants were up to 3 yards back then].
Love love your video. I feel like we are the same!!!! LOL. Yes I remember Cloth World. Back when fabric was reasonable. I am now a subscriber. Thanks buddy
Do you have - or could you make - a video sewing a flat-felled seam in this way around a curve like an armhole? I also have a non-tailored jacket where the fabric pieces are large and no arms but there are curves under the arms to make the sleeves. I love this technique that you showed and would really like to make some clothes (with round sleeve holes). Thanks!
Please help me understand how you deal with 5/8" seams allowances with this? One side of the fabric is going to be shorter than the other on the opposite end of the piece. Do you switch the process so that the short piece becomes the long piece on the other end? Do you end up with proper 5/8" seam allowances with this method? Thanks in advance.
I wondered the same thing so I tried this on some scrap that I marked with 5/8 inch seam allowance. After this technique is used 5/8 inch seam allowance is what has been sewn.
What do you do about the bulk of the felled seam where it meets a hem? A felled seam and a turned hem creates nine layers of fabric and if you’re using a bottom weight like a 12 oz. denim that’s pretty significant bulk.
How would you determine how much to trim to equal 5/8" seam allowance (as if I ever worry about that-unless a fitted garment) but is important when sewing certain pieces of a garment.
@@jettmccabe5103 The 1/4" flat felled seam consumes .3" of fabric. I actually measured it. You might want to trim away the seam allowance on one side and have .3" SA on the other side. Experiment first before using expensive fabric.
Great technique, but I probably wouldn't use this on very visible areas like on denim with high contrast stitching. The bobbin stitch is not as nice as the top stitch. Its noticeable when you have them both side by side like this.
Sorry if I already asked, but I am trying to make a tote bag with handles, is it possible to make French seams on the side and flat fell seams on the bottom. I know how to make them, but I don't know how to make them "intersect" at the bottom. What and where do I sew first, etc. The tutorials I find show how to make these type of seams down the sides, but I cannot find a single tutorial showing how to make the either one of these seams down the sides AND the bottom.
QUESTION : I want to use this method to make the flat felled inseam on a pair of jeans. Do you think it will matter which piece is on the bottom or top? I just don't want to cause the crotch to fit funny afterwards. Thanks in advance.
I'd like to try this method but it isn't clear to me what you did as the first step. Did you press a 1/4 inch seam on one side and slide the other piece of fabric into it? If that's what happened, the seam would have 5 layers of fabric in it, correct?
You are only ever sewing thru 3 layers of fabric at any time. Try a practice piece just folding them and you will see what he means. Love this technique.
Wow, what a great method! I was a garment/home dec sewing from age 10 til age 60..then I discovered quilting! I love my quilting, but I do miss garment sewing. I have a granddaughter, after 6 grandsons! I am going to make her some little summer dresses! btw, I was in the JoAnns at Port Richie just last week, visiting friends in Spring Hill... Non sewers should not work at a cutting table..can I get an Amen??
Hmmmm I guess what I've been doing as a flat felled seam is something else? I usually sew it with a 5/8th allowance and trim one side short to like a .25 then I fold over the long her side over the short side press and then pin it down and sew the top stitch. Oh goodness lol
HELP...can anyone on this group tell me if you start off with lets say two pieces of fabric the same height...does the "off setting" from the flat fell seam make you end up with uneven pieces when done?
I don't know if anyone has answered you yet - I've just discovered this chanel - but in answer to your first question, I would add the quarter inch or so that would be turned down for the flat fell to the original pattern measurement (although I don't think it would make much difference to the overall garment unless it's skin tight) As for the shifting of your pieces, you could pin or notch the fabric length and try what I call finger pin as you sew. Hope that helps.
Very professional instruction. Christopher is the BEST!!!
I love that paisley fabric. I found it in the clearance bin. I bought all 7 yards.
I worked at. Cloth World in Central Texas in the late 80’s! Loved it! We ALL knew how to sew; we all made garments and we could advise customers if needed. We also knew how to cut fabrics! I miss all of that so much! Cant find that any more! Love your videos!
Thank you so much. I love flat felled seams but hate the trimmimg. Will use this as my way of constructing with flat felled seams from now on.
Awww. Cloth World. I have MANY memories growing up in Gainesville looking through the hundreds of pattern books and digging through the giant metal drawer units looking for the chosen pattern. I feel like me and my mom were in there for hours on end. Thank you for reminding me of that amazing memory. I had forgotten all about that.
I tried a mockup with paper, and it's a 3/4 inch seam, which is close enough to 5/8 inch not to matter. You don't have to cut pattern pieces any differently. You don't have to make one bigger or smaller.
I loved your method of flat felled seams
oh my god … so so much faster! Thank you! Wonderful. I miss a fabric store we used to have here called the 2$ Fabric store. Luckily I still have fabric from there, years later. Cause man, they had the deals! Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I’m in the uk and we’re all sewing scrubs for the hospitals and we were doing a french seam. Someone said to do a flat felled seam and I found your video. By the way I have the exact same machine and it’s about 20 years old now and still going strong xx
I use to make garments for Cloth World. Thanks for the memories!
I saw someone doing this method but wasn't explaining it and had a lot of video cuts but this is exactly it! I will definitely go to this method from now on. Thank you.
Thanks so much. This is easier than the trimming and folding over method. I'll use this on shirt side seams for my sons button down shirts.
I love this tutorial. I tried this recently on a bathrobe I made for myself and it worked like a charm. Thank you, Christopher Nejman!
This is so wonderful. Thank you so much. I also miss the stores that don't show garment sewing. I think I should start a sewing club or teaching class. I agreed whole heartedly your comment on one of your other vids about people who take up drugs and bad habits when there are so many things out there that could keep people's minds and hands occupied. They could even make money to provide a life for themselves instead of stealing from others to get money to support a bad habit. They could feel good about themselves for a change. I think the Lord just sent you to me for an answer to a prayer. Thanks so much. I will let you know how it turns out. Best wishes.
Thankyou this tip is great i greatly appreciate it.
I remember Cloth World...there were several location here in Kentucky. I bought my Baby Lock serger there too, the late 80's I think...loved that store!!!
My favorite technique. Thank you.
I learnt the same way at school in 1960 here in Australia, but in those days we sewed by hand. We called it a run and fell seam.
Thank you Christopher for tour nice video!
I remember Cloth World. Loved the store! Then, it changed its name to JoAnn's Fabric and Crafts in our area. As you say, there is so much quilting, but I doubt much help in sewing of clothing. It is a sad thing. Sewing may or may not save money, but you can have one of a kind originals -- you'll never see another like yours unless you and a friend plan it that way. :) Also, alterations and such with a fit unlike a store bought garment.
Hi,
I’m trying to figure out the Flat Felled seam process. I can’t seem to figure out how much “extra” to add to seam allowances to make up for the Flat Felled seams.
Example: if I am sewing a rectangle that is a finished size of 8 wide x 5 height and it will be sewn on the bottom and sides, but not the top, and I am using a ½ inch seam allowance on the bottom and sides, I would cut the fabric 9 x 5.5 (hope that’s right).
But if I want to add Flat Felled seams on the sides only, do I need to cut the fabric larger? This might have a simple answer, but it’s new to me.
ACTUALLY, I guess I am wondering if anything changes as far as my seam allowances…Thanks so much.
Tribal knowledge! Thank you for the treasure.
Thanks for the video! Who needs a specific felling foot anyway? I remember Cloth World in the SW; bought all kinds of fabric [clothes, upholstery, fake fur] and I was so sad when they closed. This was back in the day when it only took me one yard to make a minidress, and I could do it with a remnant [their remnants were up to 3 yards back then].
CLOTH WORLD!!! OMG, I laughed. Wow. Just found your channel. Thanks
Love love your video. I feel like we are the same!!!! LOL. Yes I remember Cloth World. Back when fabric was reasonable. I am now a subscriber. Thanks buddy
Do you have - or could you make - a video sewing a flat-felled seam in this way around a curve like an armhole? I also have a non-tailored jacket where the fabric pieces are large and no arms but there are curves under the arms to make the sleeves. I love this technique that you showed and would really like to make some clothes (with round sleeve holes). Thanks!
Be sure to adopt this DVD by Islander Sewing on professional shirt making.
stores.islandersewing.com/industrial-shortcuts-ii-shirts-etc/
Please help me understand how you deal with 5/8" seams allowances with this? One side of the fabric is going to be shorter than the other on the opposite end of the piece. Do you switch the process so that the short piece becomes the long piece on the other end? Do you end up with proper 5/8" seam allowances with this method? Thanks in advance.
I wondered the same thing so I tried this on some scrap that I marked with 5/8 inch seam allowance. After this technique is used 5/8 inch seam allowance is what has been sewn.
Oh my god that is magic
Thank you soooooo much for this video
What do you do about the bulk of the felled seam where it meets a hem? A felled seam and a turned hem creates nine layers of fabric and if you’re using a bottom weight like a 12 oz. denim that’s pretty significant bulk.
Thank you for sharing! I must try.
Do you have a video about removing cuffs off a too long dress shirt, then shortening them and replacing the cuff???
How would you determine how much to trim to equal 5/8" seam allowance (as if I ever worry about that-unless a fitted garment) but is important when sewing certain pieces of a garment.
my question exactly! Did you get an answer?
@@jettmccabe5103 The 1/4" flat felled seam consumes .3" of fabric. I actually measured it. You might want to trim away the seam allowance on one side and have .3" SA on the other side. Experiment first before using expensive fabric.
Great technique, but I probably wouldn't use this on very visible areas like on denim with high contrast stitching. The bobbin stitch is not as nice as the top stitch. Its noticeable when you have them both side by side like this.
He was using a Janome machine in the video. My Juki has excellent bobbin stitching and looks just like the top thread.
So good to learn that
Sorry if I already asked, but I am trying to make a tote bag with handles, is it possible to make French seams on the side and flat fell seams on the bottom. I know how to make them, but I don't know how to make them "intersect" at the bottom. What and where do I sew first, etc. The tutorials I find show how to make these type of seams down the sides, but I cannot find a single tutorial showing how to make the either one of these seams down the sides AND the bottom.
👌🏽thats right nobody on garment sewing.😒
QUESTION : I want to use this method to make the flat felled inseam on a pair of jeans. Do you think it will matter which piece is on the bottom or top? I just don't want to cause the crotch to fit funny afterwards. Thanks in advance.
Cloth world was wonderful.
I'd like to try this method but it isn't clear to me what you did as the first step. Did you press a 1/4 inch seam on one side and slide the other piece of fabric into it? If that's what happened, the seam would have 5 layers of fabric in it, correct?
You are only ever sewing thru 3 layers of fabric at any time. Try a practice piece just folding them and you will see what he means. Love this technique.
Wow, what a great method! I was a garment/home dec sewing from age 10 til age 60..then I discovered quilting! I love my quilting, but I do miss garment sewing. I have a granddaughter, after 6 grandsons! I am going to make her some little summer dresses! btw, I was in the JoAnns at Port Richie just last week, visiting friends in Spring Hill... Non sewers should not work at a cutting table..can I get an Amen??
Hmmmm I guess what I've been doing as a flat felled seam is something else? I usually sew it with a 5/8th allowance and trim one side short to like a .25 then I fold over the long her side over the short side press and then pin it down and sew the top stitch. Oh goodness lol
+egyptmachine I could be wrong, but I believe you are describing the "long way" of doing the flat felled seam. :)
HELP...can anyone on this group tell me if you start off with lets say two pieces of fabric the same height...does the "off setting" from the flat fell seam make you end up with uneven pieces when done?
I don't know if anyone has answered you yet - I've just discovered this chanel -
but in answer to your first question, I would add the quarter inch or so that would be turned down for the flat fell to the original pattern measurement (although I don't think it would make much difference to the overall garment unless it's skin tight)
As for the shifting of your pieces, you could pin or notch the fabric length and try what I call finger pin as you sew.
Hope that helps.
Great neat seam. But does one piece have to be bigger to allow for the seam to be folded over? Also how does this work on a curved armscye?
My sister in law does flat felled seams on the armscye on all the button up shirts she makes.
OMFG(*&@^! THATS &@(@&#*) GENIUS.