Slot seam
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A decorative seam in which two folded edges are spaced apart over a separate strip of fabric and topstitched on both sides, creating a centered inset panel.
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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.
Lapped seam
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.
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.
Self-bound seam
A seam finish in which one allowance is trimmed narrow and the wider allowance is folded over it and stitched down, enclosing both raw edges without extra binding.
Welt seam
A seam pressed to one side with the underneath allowance trimmed narrower, then topstitched through both layers for a flat, durable finish.
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