How to Sew: Continuous Lap

Watch our helpful video guide: How to sew a continuous lap. One of our Learn To Sew video guides.

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This video shows how to sew a continuous lap. This is a type of placket sewn where a single piece of fabric finishes both sides of the opening. A continuous lap is a great way to finish a slit opening on a long sleeve and other garment openings like keyholes or split side seam hems.