Classification Of Seam (Seam Class)

Southeast University department of Textile Engineering. Any mistake please forgive me.

1. PRESENTATION TITLE Seam Class Slide Prepared BY: Faisal Ahmed Southeast University

2. What is a Seam? A stitch line where fabrics are joined together by various fabric arrangements is called a seam. Different types of seams in sewing:   Seam class-1: Super imposed seam Seam class-2: Lapped seam Seam class-3: Bound seam Seam class-4: Flat seam Seam class-5: Decorative seam Seam class-6: Edge neatening Seam class-7 (Attaching of separate items) Seam class-8 (Single ply construction)

3. Seam class-1: Super imposed seam Seam is achieved by two or more separate pieces of fabric sewing together The fabric ends are in same direction. This class seam can be sewn a variety of machine. E.g : Lock stitch or overlock m/c. Used to create neat load bearing seams for lingerie, shirts, etc.

4. Seam class-2: Lapped seam This type of seam is achieved with two or more pieces of fabric over lapping each other. Tow sewn ends of the fabric are in opposite direction. Mostly two needle chain stitch machine is used. Seam under this class is very strong Uses: Inside seam of jeans and dress shirts, rain wear etc

5. Seam class-3: Bound seam A bound seam is one piece of fabric encompassing the raw edge of another piece of fabric. Some time used as decorative purpose. Mostly used for knit fabric than woven fabric . The binder fabric may be of different colors. Uses: Neckline of a t-shirt, Yoke joint in the shirt waist band, under wire.

6. Seam class-4: Flat seam Two or more fabric ends are joined without overlapping Seam thickness is comparatively less. Zig-zag stitch may be produced. Edge should be cleaned before sewing to avoid trying . Uses : Intensively used in under garments in knit wear.  

7. 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. Multi-needle sewing machine is used. This type of seam is called decorative stitching. This seam is produced and used to increase the beauty or decorative value of fabrics. Uses:  Used in pant or other dresses.

8. Seam class-6: Edge neatening This type seam is used to bind the edge of fabric, so that thread cannot be drawn off. Various stitches are used in this type of seam. It can be made by over lock machine. If folder is used, the seam can be made easily. Uses: Mostly used knitted garments and hemmings . 

9. Seam class-7 (Attaching of separate items ) Similar to lapped seam (Seam Class-2), but the joined component is extended limited on both sides from sewn line. This is used for joining of different parts of garments with additional . Multi needle sewing machine and folder is used to produce this seam. It will be easier this function is involved . Uses: Extra materials such as lace, elastic braid, elastic etc.

10. Seam class-8 (Single ply construction ) Mainly one piece of fabric used. This class is commonly used for waist belt and loop belt. The edges of fabric are sewn by folding in various ways . Seam is made in one time completed by twin needle machine and folder Uses: Mainly used waist Belts and Belts loop