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Types of Seams: Classification

Have you ever asked yourself why we people tend to classify everything?
I’ve just read an article about a neurological study that says when we classify
something, what we really do is analyze it to understand it.
We people classify things by common elements and make groups, then we know.
That is how our brain works.

For instance: if you go to a supermarket to buy some apples, what is the first thing
you look for?... yep!, veggies and fruits. We instinctively make a simple logical
classification of the food in a supermarket by a common element, in this case: the
nature of their composition.

“Being familiar with seams types is crucial to getting the best result.”

Now, if you are here reading this, I assume you want to know about
sewing seams, not just apples: according to their main function
(which in this case is “the common element”), sewing seams are
classified into three categories:

1. Construction Seams
2. Hems and Finishes
3. Details

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Types of Seams: Classification

1. CONSTRUCTION

These seams build the garment (or any other sewing project).
Construction Seams hold two or more layers of fabric together.

This category’s code name starts with


the letter C, and ​some uses are:
armholes, side seams, crotch, etc.

2. HEMS AND FINISHES

Fabrics edges are finished with a variety of sewing


techniques to avoid fraying or raveling. This category
gathers those seams that polish the edge of the fabric.

The code name of Hems and Finishes


​starts with the letter H, and some
uses are: bottoms, cuffs, collars, plack-
ets, waistbands, etc.

3. DETAILS

Now we are referring to those that we use as a


decorative feature or to give more volume.

Their code name starts with the


letter D, ​and some uses are: pleats,
darts, tables, boxes, patches, etc.

Recognizing seams types will help you to:

• choose the right seam


• give precise sewing instructions
• enhance your creativity

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Types of Seams: Classification

BON US | Seams Classification Chart

D O W N LOAD

Any questions?
Please send me an email at [email protected].

Did you like this article?


Then, have a look at 101 Sewing Seams book:
a reference guide to seam types.

Also, you can keep a copy of this article.


​Download the PDF version here.

Cheers!,
Belu

CR ED ITS
Belu Chi | Technical Designer
The Dress belongs to
My mum taught me to sew when I was 15. Making Patterns Fly.
I used to make skirts in every single color, [ Website ] ​[ Dress Pattern ]
and my girlfriends loved them! I later stud-
ied Industrial Design, specialized in Cloth-
This article was first
ing… and that’s where it all began. published at Seampedia.
[ Website ] [ Article ]

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