plain seam
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Step by step instructions on how to sew a plain seam.TRANSCRIPT
Plain Seams
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Can fray with use
Most common seam
Stitching is always the same distance from the edgeCan be pressed open flat or to one side
Advantages
Disadvantages
Not good for knits or other stretchy fabrics
How to
Set your stitch length at 2.5
Place fabric right sides together and pin along edge
Set fabric at 5/8th guideline
Stitch forward 1 inch then backstitch to secure. Repeat backstitching at end of the seam.
Pressing
Working on the wrong side, press seams open.
Flip the fabric over and iron flat on right side.
Seams can be left open or pressed to one side.
Pressed open
Pressed to the side