How to sew a double seam - WhiteBlaze

manzana · 07-12-2004, 08:43

I am double stitching my new tent for increased strength. I am wondering if the 2nd stitch should be right on top of the first one? Or should I allow some space between them? I am thinking that putting one seam on top of the other might be weakening the fabric but I have been wrong before on this subject! BTW, my new tent has a stained glass window. Plexiglass, actually.

thanks!

APPLE in Austin

Texas Dreamer · 07-12-2004, 09:58

Go to the nearest bargain/half price bookstore, look in the hobbies-crafts aisle, get any book (preferably old) on sewing or needlework, and look up "french seams." The explanation of how to do this always works better with an illustration. Any of the old books from "the perfect housewife era" will have this info in an easy to understand format.

cupcake · 07-13-2004, 16:02

i wouldn't use a "french seam" on a tent. getting an old sewing book is a good idea. vogue is a good guide, as is the old reader's digest book. look at how tents are constructed -- i think you're looking to do a lapped seam. also, thru-hiker.com has lots of sewing info and links, and they have very active forums about sewing your own gear. good luck. d

art to linda · 07-13-2004, 22:42

you may want to try what I call a felled (sp.?)seam, like the inner seam of a jean pants leg....strong and stops any streching(which can break stiching) or fraying.

stieg · 07-13-2004, 23:26

A topstitched French seam works really well a ridgeline of a tarp or tent. Here's some instructions on how to sew it.

VAMTNHIKER · 07-14-2004, 07:11

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Originally Posted by stieg

A topstitched French seam works really well a ridgeline of a tarp or tent. Here's some instructions on how to sew it.

Just an off comment.... Thank you to everyone who posts links... I do a quick capture for future use... has helped many times!

Thanks!!!

manzana · 07-14-2004, 08:16

Many thanks for the great ideas. The article with pictures is the best I have seen.

APPLE in AUSTIN

07-12-2004, 08:43	#1
manzana Registered User Join Date: 10-21-2002 Location: raleigh, nc View my gallery 1 Posts: 136 Images: 1	How to sew a double seam I am double stitching my new tent for increased strength. I am wondering if the 2nd stitch should be right on top of the first one? Or should I allow some space between them? I am thinking that putting one seam on top of the other might be weakening the fabric but I have been wrong before on this subject! BTW, my new tent has a stained glass window. Plexiglass, actually. thanks! APPLE in Austin

07-13-2004, 16:02	#3
cupcake Registered User Join Date: 11-13-2003 Location: raleigh, nc Age: 39 Posts: 81	seams for tent i wouldn't use a "french seam" on a tent. getting an old sewing book is a good idea. vogue is a good guide, as is the old reader's digest book. look at how tents are constructed -- i think you're looking to do a lapped seam. also, thru-hiker.com has lots of sewing info and links, and they have very active forums about sewing your own gear. good luck. d

07-13-2004, 22:42	#4
art to linda Registered User Join Date: 12-27-2003 Location: MN Age: 63 Posts: 137	seams you may want to try what I call a felled (sp.?)seam, like the inner seam of a jean pants leg....strong and stops any streching(which can break stiching) or fraying.

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manzana Registered User Join Date: 10-21-2002 Location: raleigh, nc View my gallery 1 Posts: 136 Images: 1	I agree Many thanks for the great ideas. The article with pictures is the best I have seen. APPLE in AUSTIN

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07-12-2004, 09:58	#2
Texas Dreamer Sittin' in Tx, Dreamin' of GA Join Date: 03-05-2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 78	Go to the nearest bargain/half price bookstore, look in the hobbies-crafts aisle, get any book (preferably old) on sewing or needlework, and look up "french seams." The explanation of how to do this always works better with an illustration. Any of the old books from "the perfect housewife era" will have this info in an easy to understand format.

07-13-2004, 23:26	#5
stieg Registered User Join Date: 04-20-2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 24	A topstitched French seam works really well a ridgeline of a tarp or tent. Here's some instructions on how to sew it.