Seams

Seams shape garments, protect fabric edges, and add design details. They fall into three main types: Constructions for joining layers, Finishes for clean edges, and Details for style and volume.

Constructions

Seams that join fabric layers while providing strength and structure.

French Seam

Danish_name: Fransk Søm
Seam_type: Basic Stitch

Welt Seam

Danish_name: Kapsøm
Seam_type: Basic Topstitch

Felled Seam

Danish_name: Overlock Dobbeltsøm
Seam_type: Basic Topstitch

Open Seam

Danish_name: Søm med Enkeltfold
Seam_type: Basic Topstitch

Hong Kong Seam

Danish_name: Indfattet Søm med Skråbånd
Seam_type: Basic Topstitch

Sandwich Seam + Band

Danish_name: Indfattet Søm Med Bånd
Seam_type: Double Topstitch + Topstitch on Band

Hems & Finishes

Techniques that secure raw edges and create clean, durable endings.

Bound Hem

Danish_name: Kantet Oplægning
Seam_type: Basic Topstitch

Sandwich Hem

Danish_name: Indlagt Oplægning
Seam_type: Basic Topstitch

Double Fold Hem

Danish_name: Dobbelt Oplægning
Seam_type: Double & Basic Topstitch

Binded Edge

Danish_name: Kantebåndskant
Seam_type: Edge Stitch

Exposed Band

Danish_name: Påsyet Belægning
Seam_type: Overlock Stitch without Topstitch

Details

Decorative or shaping seams that add style, volume, or design interest.

Pleat

Danish_name: Læg
Seam_type: Edge Stitch on Inner Edge

Box Pleat

Danish_name: Wienerlæg
Seam_type: Edge Stitch on Inner Edge

Tuck

Danish_name: Bisér/Biselæg
Seam_type: Edge Stitch on Inner Edge