How to sew a french seam. To get the best appearance on your top stitch we also recommend using a heavier weight thread so it will have a thicker appearance.
When sewing a french seam for your upholstery we recommend adding a backing material behind the first seam.
How to sew a french seam in vinyl.
To sew a french seam start by pinning the fabric with the wrong sides facing each other and sewing it together using a 14 inch seam allowance.
Often used when sewing panels of leather faux leather or vinyl seating fabric together.
Next trim the outside edge of the seam to about 18 inch.
Press to one side.
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We chose to sew our french seam on two panels of eversoft indooroutdoor upholstery vinyl from sailrite.
You can also sew with a contrasting thread color so the stitching will pop against.
A tip for sewing vinyl.
This way if the seam is stretched when the seat is in use the backing fabric blocks the lining under the fabric from being seen while also adding additional strength.
Open the seam with the right side facing up so the seam allowance is on top.
Open the fabric so that it lays flat then fold it over so that the right sides of the fabric are facing each other.
Turn your fabric over and press on the wrong side so the seam lays completely flat.
The first step is sewing so the seam allowance is on the right side of the item.
An inexpensive way to improve your home sewing machines ability to sew vinyl.
If your pattern directions call for you to use a standard 58 inch seam allowance create a 14 inch seam with the wrong sides of the fabric together.
Combined with thick thread a french seam will make your next upholstery project really look great.
Set the iron to the correct heat for your fabric type.
This is the opposite of how you normally sew a seam.
With the outside surfaces of the two vinyl panels facing each other weve sewn a straight stitch that is 34 inch away from the two raw edges of the vinyl.
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