The French Seam
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Fine Arts
Major
Creative Writing
Date of Defense
4-13-2012
Graduate Advisor
John Dalton, MFA
Committee
Steven Schreiner
Howard Schwartz
Glenn Irwin
Abstract
In order to make a French seam, one must stitch two pieces of fabric with the wrong sides together, clip the seam allowance, press, and finally stitch again with the right sides together. The result is a seam in which all of the raw edges are bound. In part, this collection of poetry attempts to take the raw edges of memory and experience, stitch them down and press them into permanence.
Note: This thesis is under a author requested embargo until 2212, after which it will become available in accordance with end of expected copyright protection. This embargo year is intentional and not an error.
Recommended Citation
Postma, Rose Ann, "The French Seam" (2012). Theses. 142.
https://irl.umsl.edu/thesis/142