Basic Seams and Seam Finishes

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Basic Seams and Seam Finishes
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Plain Seam

• The most common type of seam.
• Made with one line of stitching, usually with
  right side of fabric to right side.
• Standard seam 5/8 inch

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Seam Finishes

• Treating a seam edge to prevent raveling.
• Make the seam stronger and longer wearing.

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• Type of seam finish
• Depends on the weight of your fabric and how much
  it will ravel.
• Firmly woven fabrics do not need seam finishes.
• Loosely-woven and sheer fabrics do require seam
  finishes.

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Pinked Seam Finish

• Used on fabrics that will not ravel. Gives a neat
  appearance.

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Pinked and Stitched

• Used on fabrics that will ravel slightly.

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Zigzag finish

• Used on fabrics that ravel. May be done either
  close to the seam edge or over the edge of a seam.