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FLAT-FELLED SEAM [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Techniques and Stitching
  • Trimming and Embroidery
  • Hosiery and Apparel Industry (Textiles)
DEF

A strong seam with two lines of stitching showing on the right side that is produced by folding one raw edge under the other and stitching it flat or slip-stitching it on the wrong side.

CONT

At a base level, a flat-felled seam is an overlapping seam that [is] sewn flat. Placing one edge inside a folded edge of fabric, the fold is then stitched down to create a flat surface. Extremely durable and sturdy, [fewer] threads are exposed to the wearer, leading to less fraying. Aside from that, flat-felled seams tend to look much cleaner and more appealing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
  • Passementerie et broderie
  • Habillement et bonneterie (Textiles)
CONT

La couture rabattue est une couture plate et solide qui s'emploie principalement pour le montage des vêtements de sport confectionnés dans des tissus molletonnés [...]

Spanish

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