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What type of seam?
In the pursuit of making more of my own gear, I want to make a TQ for two people to use in a roof tent. I need to join the material due to the width and I'm wondering what type of seam to use. A flat felled seam would be overkill I think - should I just join the two halves together with a running stitch then turn the other way round so the unfinished section is inside? I can't see any real pressure being exerted on that seam but I'd appreciate any advice from those more experienced than me.
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Personal opinion only -- I don't like the bulk of either the flat felled seam or the french seam in this application.
If you have not cut the fabric yet then cut it with a hot knife to seal the edge. Or if the fabric is already cut sear the edge with a flame. Either way will seal the edge so it won't fray. The other option would be to seam the selvage edges on the interior.
In any event if the fabric won't fray a simple single seam stitch line will do the trick.
There is nothing wrong with the flat felled or the french seams but there are other options.