3. What Is Seam?
“A line along which two or more fabrics are joined by fusion, gluing,
sewing, stapling or alternative method is termed as seam.”
4. Types of Seam
1. Seam Class 1 (Superimposed Seam)
2. Seam Class 3 (Lapped Seam)
3. Seam Class 3 (Bounded Seam)
4. Seam Class 4 (Flat Seam)
5. Seam Class 5 (Decorative Seam)
6. Seam Class 6 (Edge Neatening Seam)
7. Seam Class 7 ( Applied Seam)
8. Seam Class 8 (Others)
5. Seam Class 1 (Superimposed Seam)
This type of seam is formed by correctly placing
the ends of the fabric on the other ends of the
fabric.
Seam ends are in the same direction.
Strength may change
Uses: In side seam e.g. shirts & pants.
6. SEAM CLASS 2 (LAPPED SEAM)
This seam is formed by lapping of the pieces of
fabric.
The seam ends of the fabric are in opposite
direction and overlapping one ends on other.
The seam thread may be damaged due to friction.
Uses: Used for jeans.
7. Seam Class-3 (Bounded Seam)
In this type of fabric, one edge of fabric is
bounded by the other fabric.
The binder fabric may be colorful.
Folder must be required to produce bound
seam.
Uses: T-shirts, pants, ladies wear etc.
8. Seam Class-4 (Flat Seam)
Seam can be made with the gap of the ends
of the fabric for decorative purpose.
Zig zag stitch may be produced.
Uses: Extensively used in knitwear.
9. Seam Class-5 (Decorative Seam)
This type of seam is made by making one
or more adjacent stitch lines in one or more
layer of fabric.
It increases the beauty of the fabric.
Uses: decorative purpose.
10. Seam Class-6 (Edge Neatening Seam)
This type of seam can be made by over lock
machine.
Extensively used.
It is easier when folder is used
Uses: To bind the edge of fabric.
11. Seam Class-7 (Applied Seam)
This type of seam is similar to lapped seam
but the joined component is extended limited
on both sides from sewn line.
used for joining different parts of garments.
Uses: for joining lace, elastic braid, elastic.
12. Seam Class-8 (Others)
Mainly one piece of fabric is used.
The edge of fabric is sewn by folding in
various ways.
Uses: Belt and belt loops are made by this
seam.
