Seam Construction

• The standard seam allowance is...

  1.5cm
• Plain seams 


  Most commonly used seam. Can be finished neatly with a range of methods.
• Double stitched seam


  The same as a plain seam, but with an additional row of stitching, usually with a 5mm gap. Makes the seam stronger.
• French Seam


  An enclosed seam that hides any edges. Suitable for sheer fabrics like chiffon. The seam is almost invisible.
• Flat stitched seam


  A very strong enclosed seam. Two rows of stitches strengthen the seams. The stitching on the top is often a different colour of thread.
• Lapped Seam


  Seams created by overlapping one layer on top of another before stitching through the layers.
• Clipping seam


  Particularly with woven fabrics, sometimes seams need to be clipped to allow the fabric to lie flat.
• Finishing seams


  To neaten a seam and prevent freying.

  OVERLOCKING.