Vintage Seams: Sewing 5 Different Seam Finishes from the 1940s

In this video, I sew vintage style seam finishes five different ways as demonstrated in Buttericks Sewing and Dressmaking Book from the 1940s. These are easy seam finishes that are great techniques to add to your vintage style sewing arsenal. I hope you enjoy this video!
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[@MirandaSews]

For those of you without a serger, what type of seam finishes do you use the most?

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

This was so helpful, I've been meaning to make more vintage garments. Thanks!

[@MirandaSews]

I’m so glad!

[@kaytiej8311]

After ironing the seam open, I turn the raw edge and straight sew it: a plain stitch folded edge on the machine.

[@MirandaSews]

Thanks for sharing! I’ll have to give that a try!

[@talitasmit9337]

❤

[@blufaerie]

The faux or simulated French seam is really interesting!

[@MirandaSews]

Yes! I hope you give it a try 😊

[@lynn858]

Our washing practices have changed drastically.
Many people wear something once, and throw it in the laundry.
Which is a good policy in my opinion for underwear and socks.
Potentially also for tshirts.
Assuming you're not doing sweaty or dirty activities in your clothes...
If you can keep a garment from being in contact with the sweatiest parts of the body... you can just hang it to air. And wash it after a number of wears.
If you spill something, try spot cleaning. If it doesn't solve it, you've still reduced the chance of a stain.

[@lynn858]

But the fact that wash dresses (which I assume is clothing to wear when doing chores?), and children's and infants wear even CONSIDER plain seams... Huh?

[@MirandaSews]

That’s a great point! My grandmother was born in 1918 and I remember she always wore camisoles and slips to protect her clothes from body contact so they could be washed less often.

[@MirandaSews]

I was also curious about that. Maybe because they were expected to wear out quicker? I’m not sure!