Felled Seam: Backstitch

This flat-felled seam is based on a 19th-century shirt in a private collection like the shirts worn in Bridgerton. This felled seam is done in two parts: 1) Stitch the seam with a “reverse backstitch.” 2) Open up the seam and fell down the raw edge.

Applications:

• Modern unlined shirt shoulder, armhole and side seams.

• Modern unlined sleeve seams.

• Modern loose, lightweight pant side seam.

• Modern skirt side seam.

• Shirt, c. 1750-1840, colonized Atlantic World.

• Shift, c. 1750-1840, colonized Atlantic World.