a seam so made that the raw edge of the cloth is covered
a seam which closes all raw edges with in itself
A narrow finished seam with a couture look, where the raw edges are completely encased inside the seam allowances: With wrong sides together, stitch a 3/8†seam; trim the seam allowances to a scant 1/8†and press open. Fold the fabrics right sides together along the stitching line and press. Stitch ¼â€ away from the fold; press seam allowance flat, then to one side. Often used on sheer fabrics.
Vertical seam in a filter bag, typically a woven, which requires an doubling over of the material. See also felled seam
A way of stitching fabric together with the seam hidden from view. Used on sheer fabrics.
A French seam is a seam that closes all raw edges with in itself. This gives the benefit of enclosing any rough edges that may be irritating to the skin and offers a stronger finish to stressed seams.
In sewing, this seam is used with transparent fabrics and light fabrics, it is a self-neatening seam that encloses the raw edges of the fabric. It is sewn by placing the right sides together, sewing the seam, then turning the seam to the inside and sewing another seam to enclose the first.