3. Garment construction techniques

3.2. Seams

Definition - a method of joining two pieces of a fabric together 

FACTORS AFFECTING SEAM SELECTION 

  1. Thickness of the fabric 
  2. Design if the garment 
  3. Purpose of the garment 
  4. Location of the seam
  5. Type of fabric

TYPES OF SEAMS

i. Plain seam

ii. Overlaid seam

iii. French seam

iv. Double stitched seam