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French seam

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Definition of French seam

: a strong seam stitched on both sides of the fabric to enclose all raw edges

First Known Use of French seam

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of French seam was in 1882

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“French seam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/French%20seam. Accessed 6 Jun. 2020.

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