I am so glad you used a printed piece of material that clearly distinguishes the Right side of the material from the Wrong side of the material. So many people will post these type of videos with Right sides that look exactly like the Wrong side = useless.
I was sewing AWANA bags and one of my tenants came over to "tell me how to sew" and asked if I was using French seams. Not familiar with that stitch I simply told her that as I was doubling the fabric I was doing them like I do pillow cases. She began to describe Flat-fill Seams. Not wanting to continue that discussion or get into anything I politely listened and decided to Google the French Seam. Thank you so much.
Although I learned to sew almost 60 years ago, (the machine didn't even reverse, much less zig zag!) and my mother was an excellent seamstress, I never learned how to do a French seam until today, with your excellent video. Today I only make doll clothes for my granddaughter, but finishing those small seams so they don't fray is important to me. I'll soon be teaching her how to sew, too! Thank you for your clear instruction and video. I'll be watching more of them!
This video explains how to sew a French seam the best. Your voice is easily understood, the instructions are clear and your choice of fabric (wrong side easily distinguishable from the right side) really helps. I have made French seams in the past and tuned into to get a refresher. Very excellent video! Thank you for posting.
Wow Eileen, that is very kind of you. I am really pleased that you enjoyed the video and found everything to be clear and concise. Thank you for posting such a lovely comment. I wish you all the best with your sewing. Aneka
I know this video is older, but I’m a beginner and I love this. Thank you so much for the thorough explanation and presentation. I followed along with a hand stitching class at my local fabric store, and the instructor didn’t trim the first seam allowance, and she didn’t explain why the threads were showing. Now I know!
I echo what everyone else has said. You have explained and demonstrated very clearly where to use a FS and exactly how to do it. Brilliant presentation. Five stars girl. Thank you
Gradually working my way through your videos. You are a gifted teacher, and I love the way you continue to give little tips and tricks and reinforcing habits to your listeners while you are working. So grateful for your channel, thank you!
Thank you so much! I don’t know why TH-cam didn’t recommend this to me, all I was watching was clothes sewing videos for years, and this video never showed up until now.
I've sewn for years (though not as well as I like), but I have forgotten how to sew a French seam, so I found you. Thank you so much for not only clear and concise instructions, but I loved the fact you used fabric was easy to distinguish front and back of the fabric. Plus using a different colour thread was also helpful. I've just subscribed.
What an excellent tutor you are - I'm new to sewing but even I could follow this. Clear precise, with no assumptions that we would know what we are doing. Keep up the good work.
All your tutorials are simply the best. You are pleasant, clear and well paced. The camera work is professional. Thank you for keeping this techniques alive.
Hello, thank you for your lovely words, I am delighted that you enjoyed the tutorial and my style of teaching. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Aneka :-))
Thank you so much for this tutorial! ❤ I'm in the middle of making the most disastrous blouse - it'll end up being a sleeping shirt - and those seams are the only aspect of it, I'm happy with 😂
Thank you for this outstanding presentation! It was especially helpful that you mentioned the sowing machine settings and measurements of the seam and explained pitfalls with other fabrics or too large seams. You spoke very clearly and to the point. Lighting, camera, and audio were fantastic. People can learn a lot from you - not only about sowing :-)
Aneka, so clear, and every detail is there. I do have rather a 'roll-y' fabric. I think it is a polyester but has the look of crepe, so when I turn the French seam inwards to make the final seam, it is hard to get the first seam to sit on the edge, it just wants to roll. I do like the fact you use a fabric that has a clear 'wrong' and 'right' side. Once again, your turorials win hands down. Thank you!
You are brilliant at what you do and your demos are just on point. The use of repetition of details, use of materials that are easily seen, and clear instructions make you stand out. Thank you so much.
Thanks for a clear and concise lesson. Hadn't sewn a French seam since junior school and now busy with a blouse that has French seams. Just checked to see if I still remembered how. Have just subscribed!
I can't believe I finally found a clear, precise tutorial on french seams...wow!!! You are incredibly talented..thank you..I finally understand how to sew french seams!! ❤️🌻✂️🌷💝💕🤗
Wow. These are such wonderful videos. I have wanted to learn to sew for years, and I've learned so much from you. There are hidden gems in every video, things I never would have thought of, or, things I never heard of. Where I live, there is very little to be found in the way of in person sewing instruction. All you can get is offered by a fabric store, but they're not all that concerned with the quality of their teaching. What you do find, is the instructor dashing through the lessons, crowded classes, and the entire enterprise is very, very expensive. Inconvenient class times are the rule, instead of the exception, and the basic "How To's" are glossed over, as quickly as possible, to cram as much into one hour as is humanly possible. You, and your excellent videos, have revived my interest in sewing. Thank you, ever so much.
Finally!i found a really precise and clear instruction of french seam after hours of searching for videos! Thank you sooo much especially for the small tips along the way😍
Thanks for your tips its very usful I'm from syria...and i see most of your tutorilas it helps me alot Masha Allah you are very talented keep going ..wish you happines
Just bought a new sewing machine during lockdown and purchased an online pattern which calls for French seams .... it's only a basis shift dress but this will make all the difference to the look of the dress. Your tutorial was really easy to understand and I have subscribed to your channel for more tips! Thank you!
Anika , please add the paid “thank you” option to your videos. You have helped so many of us, and I know a lot of us would like to express our gratitude in that way 🙏🏼
Thanks for this great easy to follow vid. As I understand it, if I'm tapering a shirt, I first sew the seams with the shirt right side out and fitted a few millimetres looser than the final fit. Then the final stitch is done with the shirt inside out and this final stitch makes the shirt slightly smaller size/ more tightly fitted.
This was wonderfully done! I'm just learning to sew for a costume and this was very helpful. I learned just like you said with silk, pleather doesn't like to go in reverse as well /:
Excellent tutorial! Followed it to the letter and the french seam came out lovely on my occasion fabric! Thank you so much Aneka! Honestly, you tutorials are top quality!
A good instructor will always give the "why" as she or he describes the "how" as this will give the student an extra grasp of the instruction. This lady, Anika is a really gifted instructor.
Hi Nicole, happy to email you a pick if that would help. I did have some images on my Instagram Stories the other day as I am currently hemming some bridesmaid dresses for a friend. Is it simple to complete and the technique is just the same, you may need to change the needle size for the finer fabric and maybe some settings on your machine. Good luck, Aneka :-))
Thank you so much for such a great tutorial. You are amazing..you explain everything in detail and that is so helpful. I also appreciate the closeups to see exactly what you are doing as you explain the process. So glad I found your site!!
Love your excellent concise explanation of the french seam. Could you let me know what presser foot you are using? I would love to have one, but can't find it.
Thanks so much Bev. This is actually the standard presser foot for the machine I am using: Husqvarna Emerald 116 or 118. I think it is the standard foot for other Husqvarna machines. You might find you can buy an aftermarket one?
After seeing this, all I can say is wow! I like sewing but I don’t know basics and after seeing all your tutorials I think I can be like a pro 🤣🤣🤣. But still need to make sure that I put everything I learned on paper and review, and always apply when sewing 😊 I’m exited for the next lesson.
I am so glad you used a printed piece of material that clearly distinguishes the Right side of the material from the Wrong side of the material. So many people will post these type of videos with Right sides that look exactly like the Wrong side = useless.
yes it made it harder then it had to br.
Really pleased that it helped both of you! :-))
It was as well helpful that this smart seamstress used a thread that did not match the color of the fabric. Well done.
@@naomirichardson3294 agree
I agree. I get totally confused.
This is the best presentation for a french seam ever. The camera angle was spot on. Short and simple.
That is very kind of you. Thank you ever so much for your lovely comment. Really pleased you found it so useful. Thank you, Aneka x
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I totally agree with you.
@@bijouxw1014 Thanks so much.
I was sewing AWANA bags and one of my tenants came over to "tell me how to sew" and asked if I was using French seams. Not familiar with that stitch I simply told her that as I was doubling the fabric I was doing them like I do pillow cases. She began to describe Flat-fill Seams. Not wanting to continue that discussion or get into anything I politely listened and decided to Google the French Seam. Thank you so much.
Although I learned to sew almost 60 years ago, (the machine didn't even reverse, much less zig zag!) and my mother was an excellent seamstress, I never learned how to do a French seam until today, with your excellent video. Today I only make doll clothes for my granddaughter, but finishing those small seams so they don't fray is important to me. I'll soon be teaching her how to sew, too! Thank you for your clear instruction and video. I'll be watching more of them!
Really pleased I could help Jennifer. Thank you.
Doll clothes are so fiddly
Thank you I followed your tutorial and done it the same time I'm impressed with myself thanks again
This video explains how to sew a French seam the best. Your voice is easily understood, the instructions are clear and your choice of fabric (wrong side easily distinguishable from the right side) really helps. I have made French seams in the past and tuned into to get a refresher. Very excellent video! Thank you for posting.
Wow Eileen, that is very kind of you. I am really pleased that you enjoyed the video and found everything to be clear and concise. Thank you for posting such a lovely comment. I wish you all the best with your sewing. Aneka
I've looked at a zillion tutorials, and this is the first one that has made complete start to finish sense. Thank you!
Hi Jen, thank you for your lovely words. So pleased I could help. Aneka :-))
Ive been through so many french seam tutorials and yours was honestly the most well explained and easily understood video. Thank you!
Hi Janine, that is really kind of you, thank you very much. Aneka
I know this video is older, but I’m a beginner and I love this. Thank you so much for the thorough explanation and presentation. I followed along with a hand stitching class at my local fabric store, and the instructor didn’t trim the first seam allowance, and she didn’t explain why the threads were showing. Now I know!
I echo what everyone else has said.
You have explained and demonstrated very clearly where to use a FS and exactly how to do it.
Brilliant presentation.
Five stars girl.
Thank you
Thank you so much. I'm pleased you found it helpful.
You are a very great instructor. I have been sewing going on 5 years and I adore sewing vintage attire for myself. That's for sharing
Gradually working my way through your videos. You are a gifted teacher, and I love the way you continue to give little tips and tricks and reinforcing habits to your listeners while you are working. So grateful for your channel, thank you!
Thanks so much Julie. So pleased. Aneka x
Thank you so much! I don’t know why TH-cam didn’t recommend this to me, all I was watching was clothes sewing videos for years, and this video never showed up until now.
Clear and concise--not a moment wasted explaining the technique! Thank you so much for this tutorial!
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it. Aneka x
I've sewn for years (though not as well as I like), but I have forgotten how to sew a French seam, so I found you. Thank you so much for not only clear and concise instructions, but I loved the fact you used fabric was easy to distinguish front and back of the fabric. Plus using a different colour thread was also helpful. I've just subscribed.
Welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it.
What an excellent tutor you are - I'm new to sewing but even I could follow this. Clear precise, with no assumptions that we would know what we are doing. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your kind words. Glad I could help. Aneka x
All your tutorials are simply the best. You are pleasant, clear and well paced. The camera work is professional. Thank you for keeping this techniques alive.
So pleased you like them. Thank you so much for your lovely thoughts. Aneka
By far the best video on the net . Thank you so much
Thank you very much. Aneka x
A good concise tutorial! You went right to the point, the video was in focus, stayed in focus and each step was clearly demonstrated. Thank you!
Hello, thank you for your lovely words, I am delighted that you enjoyed the tutorial and my style of teaching. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Aneka :-))
U are a very good teacher. Your explanations are very clear, very direct and very well understood. God bless u
Thank you very much! 🙏
I’ve always wondered how a French seam is done - it’s so much easier than I expected! Thanks for this great tutorial! ❤
Thank you so much for this tutorial! ❤
I'm in the middle of making the most disastrous blouse - it'll end up being a sleeping shirt - and those seams are the only aspect of it, I'm happy with 😂
Oh no! You will get there. Thank you. Aneka x
Thank you for this tutorial. Its was very helpful and I really appreciated you including metric measurements also
Pleasure.
Thank you for this outstanding presentation! It was especially helpful that you mentioned the sowing machine settings and measurements of the seam and explained pitfalls with other fabrics or too large seams. You spoke very clearly and to the point. Lighting, camera, and audio were fantastic. People can learn a lot from you - not only about sowing :-)
Thank you - brilliant! Beautifully demonstrated and clearly articulated. Just brilliant.
Thank you.
Aneka, so clear, and every detail is there. I do have rather a 'roll-y' fabric. I think it is a polyester but has the look of crepe, so when I turn the French seam inwards to make the final seam, it is hard to get the first seam to sit on the edge, it just wants to roll. I do like the fact you use a fabric that has a clear 'wrong' and 'right' side. Once again, your turorials win hands down. Thank you!
Clear teaching style with nothing extra. I appreciated that. It helped my understanding. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
You are brilliant at what you do and your demos are just on point. The use of repetition of details, use of materials that are easily seen, and clear instructions make you stand out. Thank you so much.
Thank you very much Deborah. 💖
Learn how to sew a French Seam! Check out our latest video and blog post: www.madetosew.com/sewing-french-seams/ Enjoy x
Excellent directions. I have always had difficulties with instructions, this was perfect. I was actually able to complete in one shot. Thanks again
So glad I could help. Thank you Brenda. Aneka x
Fantastic explanation of a French seam this is very helpful for those of us new to sewing!!
Thank you. 💖
Thank you for these very clear instructions. The seam looked great. Really makes for a professional look!
Thank you so much!
Made to sew should be Knighted as a Dame - so fantastic always :) Thank you so much for your fantastic videos :)
Wow, that is so very kind. Glad you like them. Aneka x
You are thorough and I feel that I could learn anything from you. Bravo!
Thank you so much. Aneka :-))
Thanks for a clear and concise lesson. Hadn't sewn a French seam since junior school and now busy with a blouse that has French seams. Just checked to see if I still remembered how. Have just subscribed!
This channel is such a lifesaver! I can always count on your explanations to be clear and easy to follow, thanks so much !
Thanks so much April. Aneka x
Love listening to your voice...and such clear directions. Thanks!
Hi Teri, thank you so much for your lovely words. I am so pleased to help and that you enjoyed my tutorial. Thank you. Aneka x
I can't believe I finally found a clear, precise tutorial on french seams...wow!!! You are incredibly talented..thank you..I finally understand how to sew french seams!! ❤️🌻✂️🌷💝💕🤗
Thank you so much! I'm pleased you have found it helpful.
I am Karen F too...lol
Best explanation and an 'aha' moment. Well done.
Thanks Barb. Really appreciate that. Glad it worked for you.
Wow. These are such wonderful videos. I have wanted to learn to sew for years, and I've learned so much from you. There are hidden gems in every video, things I never would have thought of, or, things I never heard of. Where I live, there is very little to be found in the way of in person sewing instruction. All you can get is offered by a fabric store, but they're not all that concerned with the quality of their teaching. What you do find, is the instructor dashing through the lessons, crowded classes, and the entire enterprise is very, very expensive. Inconvenient class times are the rule, instead of the exception, and the basic "How To's" are glossed over, as quickly as possible, to cram as much into one hour as is humanly possible. You, and your excellent videos, have revived my interest in sewing. Thank you, ever so much.
Finally!i found a really precise and clear instruction of french seam after hours of searching for videos! Thank you sooo much especially for the small tips along the way😍
So glad it helped!
Made to sew has gloriously helpful and well made videos.
Thanks so much Anna.
My sister sent this to me.. I was having so much trouble trying French seam.. You made it easy.. Thank you
Thanks Nancy glad I could help. Aneka
Alays best demonstration. It's clear now. Thank you.
Fantastic tutorial to follow. Thanks ever so much for all your hard work in recording so thoroughly.
Glad it was helpful!
This video was very informative, easy to understand and very professional. Excellent Job!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for your tips its very usful
I'm from syria...and i see most of your tutorilas it helps me alot
Masha Allah you are very talented keep going ..wish you happines
Thank you so much, so kind and so pleased I could help. Aneka x
Excellent explanation and demonstration, Aneka. Thank you!!!
Glad it was helpful!
I did it. My very first french seams. They look amazing. Thank you soooooo much.😃💕
You are welcome 😊
Great teaching and very thorough and easy to follow. Many thanks for sharing 😊
Thanks Terri, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Just bought a new sewing machine during lockdown and purchased an online pattern which calls for French seams .... it's only a basis shift dress but this will make all the difference to the look of the dress. Your tutorial was really easy to understand and I have subscribed to your channel for more tips! Thank you!
Thanks so much Cathy. Glad I could help. Good luck with your new hobby. Aneka x
Very clear, concise and informative demonstration - thanks very much.
Glad you liked it.
Thank you. I am an absolute beginner about to make my first straight skirt and this was really clear.
So glad I could help.
Thank you for this!! My server was not happy with some stretch lame fabric. This did the trick!
Great news!
Very well explained , this is the best video on this subject, special thanx to a person who has photographed this video, absolutely clear 👍
Thank you so much. I actually do it all myself - the filming, the edited etc. It has been 'learning on the go'! Thank you for your feedback. Aneka
Thanks for this really clear tute on French seams
You’re welcome 😊
I'm doing a really lightweight viscose blouse and I'll try to do the French seam on it.
Thank you for your always excellent explanations ❤
Great news, thank you and good luck!
This makes a lot of sense! I've been trying to figure out the pressing part, and this cleared it up.
I even took notes, a great tutorial, thank you!
Thank you.
Thank you for the wonderful explanation and demonstration! Now I understand how to make the french seam.
Great! Glad it helped.
Anika , please add the paid “thank you” option to your videos. You have helped so many of us, and I know a lot of us would like to express our gratitude in that way 🙏🏼
Thanks for this great easy to follow vid. As I understand it, if I'm tapering a shirt, I first sew the seams with the shirt right side out and fitted a few millimetres looser than the final fit. Then the final stitch is done with the shirt inside out and this final stitch makes the shirt slightly smaller size/ more tightly fitted.
That is correct Mel. Good luck. Aneka x
it was awesome. Just tried it and it worked perfect!!!
Fantastic!
i don't have a serger so this stitch is going to be very helpful.
So pleased you like the tutorial and I have been able to help you. Aneka
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just complete my first garment with French seams 😍😍
Yay! I am so pleased. Aneka x
This was wonderfully done! I'm just learning to sew for a costume and this was very helpful. I learned just like you said with silk, pleather doesn't like to go in reverse as well /:
Thank you so much, so pleased I could help. Good luck with your sewing. Aneka x
Thank you so much for all your videos. They are sincerely the best.
Thank you for your lovely words. Aneka x
Excellent tutorial! Followed it to the letter and the french seam came out lovely on my occasion fabric! Thank you so much Aneka! Honestly, you tutorials are top quality!
Thank you so much, I'm pleased you found it helpful.
! your channel is such a treasure ! i sooo loove all of your vids thank you sooo much
That is SO kind of you. Thank you so much. Aneka x
This is a great video. I love how you gave extra information as why and how to do it.
Thanks Cece that's really kind. Really pleased you found it useful! X
A good instructor will always give the "why" as she or he describes the "how" as this will give the student an extra grasp of the instruction. This lady, Anika is a really gifted instructor.
where have you been all my life..... thank you thank you thank you
I'm glad it was helpful.
Great tutorial thank you
Glad it was helpful.
I really like how you explained this. I am new to sewing and I will definitely try it on my items.
Thanks you.
Hi Marlene, it is a great and rather simple seam (when you know how)! Good luck on your new sewing journey. Aneka x
A french seam looks very clean.
Yes, it's a nice seam to use.
I would love to see this on a sheer fabric! Very helpful indeed!
Hi Nicole, happy to email you a pick if that would help. I did have some images on my Instagram Stories the other day as I am currently hemming some bridesmaid dresses for a friend. Is it simple to complete and the technique is just the same, you may need to change the needle size for the finer fabric and maybe some settings on your machine. Good luck, Aneka :-))
Best channel on youtube
Thank you. I'm glad you find it useful. Aneka
Thank you so much for such a great tutorial. You are amazing..you explain everything in detail and that is so helpful. I also appreciate the closeups to see exactly what you are doing as you explain the process. So glad I found your site!!
I am so pleased that you like my style of teaching. Thanks so much. Aneka
Absolutely loved the tutorial and your nail paint
Thank you.
Love your excellent concise explanation of the french seam. Could you let me know what presser foot you are using? I would love to have one, but can't find it.
Thanks so much Bev. This is actually the standard presser foot for the machine I am using: Husqvarna Emerald 116 or 118. I think it is the standard foot for other Husqvarna machines. You might find you can buy an aftermarket one?
Wonderful! Thank you so much for filming this helpful tutorial 😊
Thanks so much I’m starting to sew some clothes for a ren fair (I’m used to just sewing plushies) and this is so helpful
the best tutorial, thank you so much!!!!!
Denise Alonzo thank you so much xx
great tutorial. it is one of the more precise I have seen. thank u
Hi Ada, very kind. Thank you and so pleased I could help. Aneka
I actuly finally totally understand french seams. Thank you
thanks Tracy.
After seeing this, all I can say is wow! I like sewing but I don’t know basics and after seeing all your tutorials I think I can be like a pro 🤣🤣🤣. But still need to make sure that I put everything I learned on paper and review, and always apply when sewing 😊 I’m exited for the next lesson.
So pleased you are learning so much. Yay!
An absolutely excellent tutorial. Thank you/
Thank you
Thank you so much!!! I was looking at this to repair my silk kimono and now I know how to do it!!! 🙏❤️
Fabulous. Glad I could help. 💖
Glad I could help!
wow this one I am searching .thanks a lot mam as I am a beginner u r classes r really very useful for me u r a good teeachr
Thank you Mizban, really pleased you found the video useful. Good luck with your sewing. Aneka
This is a great video, really clear and easy to follow, thanks very much
Thank you Julia. Aneka :-))
I love your method. I haven't seen this before. Thank you
Oh thank you Elizabeth, really pleased you like the method and have learned something new!
Fabulous tutorial!
Thank you for your kind words
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing and making it look so simple!!
Thanks Jay.
Absolutely brilliant.
Thanks Julia
This was so helpful. Easy to understand. Thank you.
Thank you
Thank you so much. This is such a precise video.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Aneka clear and to the point x
You’re welcome 😊
Very clear presentation, thank you - why on earth 88 people did a thumbs down , I'll never know
Thank you for your kind feedback. 🙏
Thank you! You are so easy to follow!
Thank you. I'm pleased you found it helpful
What s Wonderful hhelpful tutorial. Going to practice
So pleased I could help. Thank you.
That looks artistically made! I will try these for my denim and chino dress pants for now on. I don't have a serger, yet. 5☆'s
I am so pleased that I could help you again. Thank you and good luck. Aneka
i can't believe! this is amazing!! thank you!! can't wait to try this
Thank you Andreea. :-))
THANK YOU !!!! BEST EXPLANATION ive seen on YT!!!