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   mygaley | Jan 23, 2006 09:44am | #1

   I once followed pattern directions to sew 1/2 in seams, then resew 1/4 inch seams then trim as close to the 1/4 inch seamline as possible.  This made an edge that would curve (1/4 in) and those who saw it said it looked serged.  This was on chiffon and organza.  Since your band seam will be enclosed, and thus protected, you might make a sample to try.  Be sure to use a very fine thread so it will show less.  Send pictures!  Galey

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   mimi | Jan 28, 2006 06:36am | #2

   Stitchwitch:  I made my daughter's wedding dress out of silk charmeuse with a silk chiffon overlay last year.  It had curved seams down the the front and godets around the lower third of the dress.  I used a french seam for all seams and can tell you that if you sew your seams with silk thread, trim and enclose with another seam you will be able to pull off a curved seam.  Use a very sharp/fine needle (change the one on your machine at the first sign of snagging) and small stitches and trim with very sharp scissors.  Good luck!

   mimi

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   Stitchwitch | Jan 30, 2006 08:44am | #3

   Thank you for the reply Mimi.  I did use a scant French Seam for the contruction and it looks perfect. I had no problem whatsoever.  I did not attempt a  French Seam when it came to the insertion of the sleeve.  I inserted the sleeve the usual way, stitched another row of stitching 1/8" from first row of stitching. Then I applied a sating bias binding to finish off the raw edges. This also looks very smart.

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   mimi | Jan 30, 2006 03:11pm | #4

   Stitchwitch:  I am glad it worked for you!

   mimi