Lesson 13: Plain Seam w/Clean Finish. Hong Kong

Plain Seam w/Clean Finish. Hong Kong

Hong Kong
The Hong Kong finish is closely related to the bound finish but may not be as bulky as a bound finish using bias tape. It is used for coats, jackets, and other items with exposed seams. It can add a decorative touch if a contrasting or coordinating print fabric is used as the binding substance. Select a lightweight, firmly woven fabric, such as lining fabric or batiste, to use as binding. Choose a binding fabric that requires the same care techniques as the fabric.
Steps:

With right sides of the fabric together, prepare a plain seam. Press open.
Cut several 1 1/4 - to 1 1/2 -inch-wide bias strips from lining, light weight broadcloth/print cloth, or other lightweight woven fabric. Strips can match or coordinate with the fabric color. Sew bias strips together lengthwise. making a long continuous strip.
Stitch in the ditch (the crevice created by the seam) securing the bias strip to the underside ...

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