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FLAT FELL SEAM
1. Attach presser foot āJā. Sew the seam line, then cut half of the
seam allowance from the side that the flat fell seam will lie
against.
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About 12 mm (1/2")
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Wrong side of fabric
2. Spread out the fabric along the finish line.
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Finish line
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Wrong side of fabric
3. Lay both seam allowances to the shorter oneās (cut one) side
and iron them.
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Wrong side of fabric
4. Fold the longer seam allowance around the shorter one, and
sew the edge of the fold.
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Wrong side of fabric
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Flat-fell seam can be on the inside or outside. For example for
denim jeans, jackets, etc., seam is on the outside, rather than
inside as shown above.
For reinforcing seams and neatly finishing edges
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