Felled Seam: Running Backstitch 

This flat-felled seam is a little quicker and slightly less strong than the backstitched seam. The teacher first learned this technique from a shift worn in New York c.1780. The side seams of the shift was done by stitching the pieces of fabric together with a running-stitch and the occasional backstitch. Then the seam was opened and the raw edges turned under and felled over.

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.