French seam

plural French seams

1. businessA seam that is sewn by first stitching with wrong sides together, then stitching with right sides together so that the unfinished edges are contained within the seam.

   Once you have mastered the rolled hem, the French seam will be easy to understand.

   2011, Kenneth D King, Cool Couture: Construction Secrets for Runway Style, page 33

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   French seams, however, are unsuitable for intricately shaped seamlines and for garments that are closely fitted or might require alterations .

   2001, Claire B. Shaeffer, Couture Sewing Techniques, page 46

   A French seam is used as a seam finish for fabrics when the seam will show through to the right side (as in sheer fabrics), when both sides of the fabric are visible, or when there is no lining to cover the wrong side of the fabric.

   2002, Donna Babylon, Victoria Waller, More Splash Than Cash Window Treatments, page 210