The most famous example of a top stitch is the one you see on jeans.
French seam in vinyl around curved corner.
Garments which touch the skim.
Basically any visible stitching done a short distance from the edge of a fabric fold or seam line made from the top of the fabric is topstitching.
The general rule for a french seam is to subtract 1 4 inch from the seam allowance your pattern calls for.
A french seam completely encases the raw edge of the seam allo.
The closer to your stitches you can trim without compromising the seam the better this will ensure that your curved french seam is pucker free.
Alternatively i use vinyl window and door casing which is essentially a 2 1 2 in.
Stitch with 3 8 or 10mm seam allowance.
When you are creating a garment with curves most often for a woman you will need to join fabric with curved seams.
The greater width can enhance the window rather than detract from it as a narrow band of standard j channel does.
A princess seam as discussed above is the most common way to do this.
And completely functional for draperies with rings when using optional bypass brackets.
French rods are one of the most popular window treatments.
Straight french seam french seam round a curve mock french seam.
Perfect for grommet tab top and rod pocket style treatments.
Around doors i use a couple of other tricks to build receiver channel.
Elegant and durable bent french returns add style while providing full fabric closure on both ends of your drapery treatment.
Then trim the seam allowance down to 1 8 inch.
The seam allowances of the curved seam have to be notched or clipped for the seam to stay without puckering.
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French seams are often used on clothing and work best on lightweight to medium weight fabrics.
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Trim the excess right down to about 1 8.
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A top stitch refers to the stitching that you see on top of a garment accessory some 1 4 inch or more away from the seam line.
The french seam is an enclosed or self finished seam no exposed seam allowance edges.