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The seam will remain open on the inside of the garment.
11 Mock French seam
This is a seam which can be used in place of French seam where a French seam may not be possible like in a
curved seam line, for eg. armholes of a transparent dress. This will neatly finish the seam line also. (Fig 42)
Fig 42
How to sew mock French seam
Unlike the French seam, here a plain seam with right side together is made first.
Place the fabrics right sides together. Stitch a plain seam along the stitching line.
Press the seam open and then close.
Turn in the edge of the seam allowance of each seam 1/4 inch. Press.
Edge Stitch along the folded edge, so that the raw edge is enclosed inside.
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