How to Sew French Seams :: Beginner Linen Pouch Video Tutorial

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Easy Project Video Tutorial :: Linen Pouch with French Seams

French seams, so what are they.  Encased seams, with no loose threads from the fabric fraying or over locking serger threads.  This is a beautiful finish, with a really polished look to your finished piece.  

What you’ll need to make this pouch.

  • SEWING MACHINE straight stitch 
  • FABRIC 32cm x 15cm – lightweight linen (beginners – cotton is easier)
  • NARROW RIBBON 36cm long (beginners – cotton herringbone tape is easiest to use, 0.5cm or 1cm)
  • THREAD contrasting or matching the ribbon (beginners – thread that’s the same colour as your fabric is best at covering any little mistakes)

Beginner Friendly Project

Are you feeling a little apprehensive about this, if you are a newbie sewist?

This is actually a great first project to try.  It’s a practical bag to learn to make, the little loop can be used to keep the bag in the bathroom, kitchen or hall way.

A little bag with so many uses!

Some ideas for this using this bag:

  • Gift bag
  • Hand bag – Keep your sanitary items discreet
  • Hand bag – Lipstick and small beauty essentials
  • Clip the loop onto your keyring to keep your emergency mask handy
  • Hang a bag in the car for essentials you need regularly
  • Kids party bag
  • Bridal shower matching bags
  • Jewellery gift bag
  • Travel jewellery bag

Oh so many more options!

 

Vintage Sewing Machine :: The Perfect Project

Singer Sewing Machine

French seams are perfect for the vintage sewing machine that only does straight stitch.  So many patterns require zig zag finishing, and this is a brilliant alternative that’s quicker and gives a beautiful finish, the French seams.

Sewing on a vintage sewing machine, with only straight stitch, is an opportunity to hone your skills, learn traditional ways of sewing and finishing.

If you have used or own a vintage sewing machine, have you noticed that the stitches very neat when it’s oiled and flowing.  The Singer 201k that I use, feels smooth, and is super fast.  If you haven’t used one, try it out when you get an opportunity.  

Drawbacks, when sewing short lengths the manual nature of resetting the position of the needle, snipping the threads with scissors – it does take a little longer than the automated machines.

For me, the benefits far outweigh any drawbacks.  Vintage is a real joy. 

Let me know how you get on!

xSam

 

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