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Plain Seam
The most basic and common seam with right sides together; used in almost every clothing construction.
French Seam
Encloses the seam allowances to give a neat finish, often found in fine, sheer fabrics.
Flat-Felled Seam
A seam that encloses the edges within itself, typically found in denim and men's shirts for extra strength.
Serged Seam
A seam finished with an overlock stitch to prevent fraying; utilized in knit fabrics and various garment types.
Lapped Seam
One fabric layer overlaps another, common in leather and non-frayable fabrics.
Bound Seam
Seam edges encased in fabric binding; employed in finishing necklines, quilts, and raw edges.
Welt Seam
A seam with a folded and topstitched ridge, offering a decorative raised appearance often found in tailored garments.
Piped Seam
Incorporates a cord wrapped in fabric within the seam to create a raised edge, popular in upholstery and garment detail.
Princess Seam
A long, curved seam used to shape the bodice garments to the contours of the body.
Invisible Seam
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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