Seam Types Flashcards

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What is a plain seam?

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Simplest type of seam, two pieces of fabric with the wrong side facing, one stitch line.

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What is a plain seam good for?

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-Thick or non fraying fabrics
-Creating a flat finish
-Versatile

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What is a double stitched seam?

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Just like a plain seam but with two lines of stitching, extra strength.

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What is a double stitched seam good for?

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-Fine fabrics lie chiffon or voile
-Stretch fabrics
-Clothing needing durability and the least amount of seam visible

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What is a bound seam?

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No visible stitches on the right side of the fabric.

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What is a bound seam good for?

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-Prevent fabric fraying
-Adds strength to seams
-Useful when working with lightweight or delicate fabrics
-Provide a polished appearance to the garments interior

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What is a french seam?

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Used on delicate and lightweight fabric, edges of the fabric do not show with this technique.

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What is a french seam good for?

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-A neater more professional finish
-Good on lightweight fabrics
-Raw edges are enclosed, helps to prevent fraying

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What is a welt seam?

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A welt seam is frequently used for jeans, as it is very strong, but it is less bulky than the flat-felled seam because the raw edge of the fabric is visible on the back of the seam.

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What is a welt seam good for?

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-Its durable
-Neat finish on inside and outside

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What is a flat felled seam?

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Extremely strong closed seam that is often used for items like jeans. It covers the fabric’s raw edges well and keeps the seam flat. It is a double-stitched, enclosed seam. it is also very durable.

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What is a flat felled seam good for?

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-Mens shirts/durable garments
-Jackets, jeans, sports wear, overalls
-Linen fabrics

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What is a lapped seam?

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For a lapped seam, the right side of the fabric faces up and the pieces overlap, instead of right or wrong sides together.

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What is a lapped seam good for?

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-Typically used with fabrics that don’t fray, such as leather, fleece, felt or neoprene.
-Protecting garments from fraying
-Decorative stitches

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What is a piped seam?

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A piped seam is a decorative seam that uses a strip of fabric, called piping, to define the edges of a garment or other textile. Piping can be made from the same fabric as the garment or a contrasting fabric

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What is a piped seam good for?

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-Give a tailored look to jackets, dresses, and even casual wear
-Piping is commonly used to define the edges of sofas, chairs, and cushions

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What is bias binding?

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Narrow strip of fabric that can be folded over an exposed seam to secure and hide the edges.

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What is bias binding used for?

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-This is often used for unlined garments and bags, and for the edge of quilts.