Lapped seam
Also: Lap seam
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A seam formed by overlapping two folded or finished edges and stitching through both layers, leaving no bulk underneath; used on interfaced or leather pieces.
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French seam
A self-enclosed seam made by stitching a narrow seam wrong sides together, trimming it, then encasing the raw edge inside a second seam sewn right sides together; used on sheer or unlined fabrics.
Plain seam
The most basic seam, formed by stitching two fabric layers together along a seam allowance with right sides facing, then pressed open or to one side.
Burrito method
Construction technique for enclosing a shoulder or yoke seam by rolling the garment body between the yoke layers before stitching, so the seam turns right side out fully finished.
Flat-felled seam
A strong, fully enclosed seam in which one seam allowance is trimmed, wrapped around the other, and topstitched flat; common on jeans and shirts.
Hairline seam
An extremely narrow seam trimmed close to the stitching line after sewing, used on sheer fabrics such as chiffon or lace to minimize visible bulk.
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