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Seams & Construction
Seam Allowances Explained: Standard, French, and Flat-Felled
A seam allowance isn't just "extra fabric" — how much you need depends entirely on which seam finish you're sewing. Here's what standard, French, and flat-felled seams actually require, and why.
The Continuous Bias Tape Method, Step by Step
Cutting bias strips one at a time and joining the ends is slow and wasteful. The continuous-bias method turns a single square of fabric into one long spiral of tape — here's how it works.