Seam Types Flashcards
What is a plain seam?
Simplest type of seam, two pieces of fabric with the wrong side facing, one stitch line.
What is a plain seam good for?
-Thick or non fraying fabrics
-Creating a flat finish
-Versatile
What is a double stitched seam?
Just like a plain seam but with two lines of stitching, extra strength.
What is a double stitched seam good for?
-Fine fabrics lie chiffon or voile
-Stretch fabrics
-Clothing needing durability and the least amount of seam visible
What is a bound seam?
No visible stitches on the right side of the fabric.
What is a bound seam good for?
-Prevent fabric fraying
-Adds strength to seams
-Useful when working with lightweight or delicate fabrics
-Provide a polished appearance to the garments interior
What is a french seam?
Used on delicate and lightweight fabric, edges of the fabric do not show with this technique.
What is a french seam good for?
-A neater more professional finish
-Good on lightweight fabrics
-Raw edges are enclosed, helps to prevent fraying
What is a welt seam?
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.
What is a welt seam good for?
-Its durable
-Neat finish on inside and outside
What is a flat felled seam?
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.
What is a flat felled seam good for?
-Mens shirts/durable garments
-Jackets, jeans, sports wear, overalls
-Linen fabrics
What is a lapped seam?
For a lapped seam, the right side of the fabric faces up and the pieces overlap, instead of right or wrong sides together.
What is a lapped seam good for?
-Typically used with fabrics that don’t fray, such as leather, fleece, felt or neoprene.
-Protecting garments from fraying
-Decorative stitches
What is a piped seam?
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