Lesson 9: Seams

Lesson 9:
Seam

Plain seam:

A straight line of stitch is called as seam.

Double seam:

Stitching 2 lines together with just next to each other without any gaps. For tight strength.

Folded seam:

Fold the fabric once and stitching on top of it is called folded seam.

Double folded seam:

1. Fold 1" and again 1" and sew at tip of fold
2. Fold 1/2" twice and do plain seam
3. Fold 1/4" twice and do plain seam
4. Fold 1/4 once and 3/4" again and do plain seam.
5. Insert in Pico foot and do plain seam
6. Insert in Pico foot and do zigzag stitch

Take an 10" square. Draw an U cut of 5" circle. And practice thin folded stitch. It should be less than 1/4" fold. At curves can stretch and fold to get ease properly. This need practice to get perfect.

Top stitch

Stitching on top front of fabric.

Double top stitch:

Stitching 2 lines on oneside or double sides of front of fabric.

Flat felled seam:

Joining 2 fabrics with halfinch difference. Then folding and stitching that seam allowance.

French seam:

Joining 2 fabrics rightside facing right with 1cm. Then turning and stitching 1/4" on wrong side. Which will cover the loose ends of fabrics and give a neat finish.