Techniques

A finish in which a folded binding strip encases the raw edge of a seam allowance, stitched through all layers; used when a seam will remain unlined and visible.

A seam finish in which bias binding strips are stitched over each raw seam allowance edge and understitched, giving a couture-quality enclosed edge on unlined garments.

A finish combining a line of straight stitching near the raw edge with pinking beyond it, adding fray resistance to lightly fraying fabrics.

A raw-edge finish made by trimming the seam allowance with pinking shears to create a zigzag edge that resists fraying without additional stitching.

Liquid adhesive applied to raw fabric edges or thread ends to prevent fraying and stitch unravelling, commonly used on delicate fabrics or in place of a seam finish.

A raw-edge finish produced on an overlocker that trims and encases the seam allowance edge in interlocked thread loops in a single pass.

A finish in which a strip of stretch tricot bias tape is wrapped and stitched over the raw seam edge, common in ready-to-wear tailoring.

A seam finish made by folding the raw edge of the seam allowance under a small amount and edge-stitching it in place.

A raw-edge finish made by stitching a zigzag stitch along the edge of each seam allowance to prevent fraying on a standard sewing machine.