How to Sew a French Seam with a Slit and Lining

Learn how to sew a French seam that leads into a slit or opening in a lined garment. I’ll guide you through sewing the French seams in both the outer fabric and lining, then show you two ways to finish the slit. Choose between a standard seam finish or a French seam finish around the opening, with tips for clipping, trimming, understitching and finishing the hem neatly. This technique can be used for lined skirts, dresses and other garments with a slit opening. WATCH NEXT How to sew a French seam with a slit in an unlined garment: CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Preparation and reinforcement 00:56 Seam allowances 01:49 Sewing the first seam 02:15 Pressing, clipping and trimming 03:00 Sewing the second seam 03:47 Preparing the lining 04:25 Finishing the slit with a standard seam 05:24 Understitching 05:51 Finishing the slit with a French seam 07:00 Pressing and reinforcing the opening 07:37 Finishing the hem LEARN MORE WITH MADE TO SEW Explore sewing classes, patterns and the Made to Sew Academy: https://madetosew.com/ #FrenchSeam #SewingTutorial #MadeToSew