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Plain Seam

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The most basic and common seam with right sides together; used in almost every clothing construction.

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French Seam

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Encloses the seam allowances to give a neat finish, often found in fine, sheer fabrics.

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Flat-Felled Seam

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A seam that encloses the edges within itself, typically found in denim and men's shirts for extra strength.

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Lapped Seam

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One fabric layer overlaps another, common in leather and non-frayable fabrics.

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Welt Seam

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A seam with a folded and topstitched ridge, offering a decorative raised appearance often found in tailored garments.

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Piped Seam

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Incorporates a cord wrapped in fabric within the seam to create a raised edge, popular in upholstery and garment detail.

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Invisible Seam

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A seam that is constructed so that the stitching is not visible on either side of the fabric; commonly used for creating hidden openings.

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Bound Seam

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Seam edges encased in fabric binding; employed in finishing necklines, quilts, and raw edges.

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Serged Seam

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A seam finished with an overlock stitch to prevent fraying; utilized in knit fabrics and various garment types.

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Princess Seam

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A long, curved seam used to shape the bodice garments to the contours of the body.

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