NAME OF THE SEAM:
SUPER IMPOSED SEAM
Introduction: Super-Imposed seam is the commonest construction seam on garments. The
simplest seam type within the class is formed by superimposing the edge of one piece of
material on another. A variety of stitch types can be used on this type of seam.
Explanation for making superimposed seam:
Pattern
Block:2pieces
Equipments
Scissors, Steam
iron, Pins,
Ruler,
Measurement
Tape, Tailors
chalk.
Machine
Singer
Domestic
Sewing M/C
Needle Size: 16
Max Stitch per
inch:16
Sewing
Stitch per
inch:10
Sewing
thread:
Cotton
Fabrics
poplin
Size: 66,66
Diagram of Superimposed seam:
(a)
(b)
Superimposed seam
Working Processes:
First work: Took two pieces of fabric both are same in size.
Second work: Laving 1cm from end & stitch along straight to them.
Uses: Both of fabrics joining the fabrics and for neatening the edge of for achieving both
simultaneously.
NAME OF THE SEAM:
Lapped seam
Introduction: The simplest seam type in this class is formed by lapping two pieces of
fabrics.
Diagram of Lapped seam:
(a)
Explanation of Lapped seam:
Pattern
Block:2pieces
Equipments
Scissors, Steam
iron, Pins,
Ruler,
Measurement
Tape, Tailors
chalk.
(b)
Machine
Singer Domestic
Sewing M/C
Needle Size: 16
Max Stitch per
inch:16
Lapped seam
Sewing
Stitch per
inch:10
Sewing
thread:
Cotton
Fabrics
poplin
Size:66,66
Working Processes:
First work: Take 2 pieces fabrics.
Second work: Take the fabrics (a) keep the fabric (a) on the top of (b) then 1cm seam
allowance and stitch a striate line.
Uses: Where it is used commonly used is in the joining of panel in sails where a strong seam
is achieved by using two of three rows.
NAME OF THE SEAM:
Lap felled
Introduction: Much more common on long seams on garments such as jeans and shirts is
the so- called lap-felled seam.
Diagram of Lap felled seam
Explanation for making Lap felled-1 seam:
Pattern
Block:2pieces
Equipments
Scissors, Steam
iron, Pins,
Ruler,
Measurement
Tape, Tailors
chalk.
Machine
Singer Domestic
Sewing M/C
Needle Size: 16
Max Stitch per
inch:16
Sewing
Stitch per
inch:10
Sewing
thread:
Cotton
Working Processes:
First work: Keep two pieces of fabric;
Second work: Jointed two pieces of fabric by superimposed than stitch.
Uses: Garments such as jeans and shirts.
NAME OF THE SEAM:
BOUND SEAM
Fabrics
Poplin
Color: Orange
Size:66,66
Introduction: A folding device turns of the edge under and warps the strip over the edge
of the main fabric. Bias cut strip would normally be used, unless the fabric had an element of
stretch.
Diagram of Bound seam:
(a)
(b)
Bound seam
Explanation for making Bound seam:
Pattern
Fabric:2pieces
Ribon: 1 pic.
Equipments
Scissors, Steam
iron, Pins,
Ruler,
Measurement
Tape, Tailors
chalk.
Machine
Singer
Domestic
Sewing M/C
Needle Size: 16
Max Stitch per
inch:16
Sewing
Stitch per
inch:10
Sewing
thread:
Cotton
Fabrics
poplin
Working Processes:
Cut 2pieces of fabric and took a ribbon.
Then joint it by roving and gave top stitch.
Uses: Children wear.
NAME OF THE SEAM: FRENCH
SEAM
Introduction: A similar, and in many cases an equally acceptable seam, could be
constructed using a folding device and a multi-needle machine.
Diagram of French seam:
Explanation for making French seam:
Pattern
Block:2pieces
Equipments
Scissors, Steam
iron, Pins,
Ruler,
Measurement
Tape, Tailors
chalk.
Machine
Singer
Domestic
Sewing M/C
Needle Size: 16
Max Stitch per
inch:16
Sewing
Stitch per
inch:10
Sewing
thread:
Cotton
Fabrics
poplin
Size: 66,66
Working Processes:
First work: Take two pieces of fabrics, o.5cm seam allowance then stitch the fabric a straight
line.
Second work: Fold the fabric and 1cm seam allowance the stitch the fabric a straight line.
Uses: Collar, belt of pants etc.
NAME OF THE SEAM:
GATHER SEAM
Introduction: It is a method of fitting of fabric into a small space, which is good on very
bulky fabrics. It also gives a decorative effect.
Diagram of Gather seam:
Diagram for making Gather seam:
Pattern
Block:2pieces
Equipments
Scissors, Steam
iron, Pins,
Ruler,
Measurement
Tape, Tailors
chalk.
Machine
Singer
Domestic
Sewing M/C
Needle Size: 16
Max Stitch per
inch:16
Sewing
Stitch per
inch:10
Sewing
thread:
Cotton
Fabrics
poplin
Working Processes:
First work: Keep two pieces fabric 1part is 7x12inch and another part is 6x2inch.
Second work: Keep the first part fabric, and then make a normal stitch.
Third work: Now tension the thread and make a gather used by hand.
Forth work: Fold another part of fabric and join by stitch.
Fifth work: Remove the false stitch.
Uses: Skirts, ladies wear.
NAME OF THE SEAM: NECKlINE
WITH FACHING
Introduction: The neck seams of the facings and interfacings are sewn separately. The
neck line seam allowance will extend all around. Stitch the interfacing into place.
Diagram of U- shaped neck facing seam:
Explanation for making U- shaped neck facing seam:
Pattern
Block:2pieces
Equipments
Scissors, Steam
iron, Pins,
Ruler,
Measurement
Tape, Tailors
chalk.
Machine
Singer
Domestic
Sewing M/C
Needle Size: 16
Max Stitch per
inch:16
Sewing
Stitch per
inch:10
Sewing
thread:
Cotton
Fabrics
poplin
Working Processes:
First work: keep two pieces fabric.
Second work: We have to fabric frays, cut .4 inch of the interfacing at the outside edge, turn
upper fabric back and sewing.
Uses: Collar, Children dress.
NAME OF THE POCKET:
PATCH POCKTE
Introduction: It is one kind of pocket. It is look like an English letter U in this cases it is
called U shaped pocket.
Diagram of U- shaped pocket seam:
Explanation for making U- shaped pocket seam:
Pattern
Block:2pieces
Equipments
Scissors, Steam
iron, Pins,
Ruler,
Measurement
Tape, Tailors
chalk.
Machine
Singer
Domestic
Sewing M/C
Needle Size: 16
Max Stitch per
inch:16
Sewing
Stitch per
inch:10
Sewing
thread:
Cotton
Fabrics
poplin
Working Processes:
First work: Keep the pocket 1cm fold on the top of the pocket and stitch a line.
Second: Keep 1cm around the pocket, with 1cm give the pocket U-shape. Fold the extra cloth
from the side.
Third work: Then press the pocket smooth.
Forth work: Keep the pocket on the bass in middle point.
Fifth work: Stitch the pocket in border line.
Uses: Shirt, Baby Frock.
NAME OF THE POCKET:
RECTANGULAR PATCH POCKTE
Introduction: There are many types of pocket, it is one of them. It is a very used seam.
Diagram of Applied pocket seam:
Explanation for making Plain pocket seam:
Pattern
Block:2pieces
Equipments
Scissors, Steam
iron, Pins,
Ruler,
Measurement
Tape, Tailors
chalk.
Machine
Singer
Domestic
Sewing M/C
Needle Size: 16
Max Stitch per
inch:16
Sewing
Stitch per
inch:10
Sewing
thread:
Cotton
Fabrics
Poplin
Working Processes:
First work: Keep the pocket 1cm fold on the top of the pocket and stitch a line.
Second: Keep 1cm around the pocket, with 1cm give the pocket U-shape. Fold the extra cloth
from the side.
Third work: Then press the pocket smooth.
Forth work: Keep the pocket on the bass in middle point.
Fifth work: Stitch the pocket in border line.
Uses: Shirt, Pant (Back side).
NAME OF THE PLEAT: BOX
PLATE
Introduction: There are three types of flat pleats: box pleat is one of them. Box can fit the
box pleated skirt another way, but its time-consuming.
Diagram of Box pleat seam:
(a)
(b)
Explanation for making Box pleat seam:
Pattern
Block:2pieces
Equipments
Scissors, Steam
iron, Pins,
Ruler,
Measurement
Tape, Tailors
chalk.
Machine
Singer Domestic
Sewing M/C
Needle Size: 16
Max Stitch per
inch:16
Sewing
Stitch per
inch:10
Sewing
thread:
Cotton
Fabrics
poplin
Working Processes:
First work: Keep 2 pieces fabric, (a) pieces is 7x6 and another piece (b) is 2.5cm.
Second work: First time we have to fold the piece (a), them1.4cm seam allowance and 1.5cm
stitch.
Third work: Make a box plate used by Iron, and then stitch the fabric the fabric a straight line
on top side.
Forth work: Fold another part and join the part with the first part used by stitch.
Fifth work: Again fold another part (b) and top stitch.
Uses: Shirt, Box pleated skirt.
NAME OF THE PLEAT: INVERTED
PLATE
Introduction: There are three types of flat pleats; box pleat, inverted pleats, and side
pleats. All other fancy pleating is a combination of types. Pleats are always folded.
Diagram of Inverted pleat seam:
(A)
(B)
Explanation for making Inverted pleat seam:
Pattern
Block:2pieces
Equipments
Scissors, Steam
iron, Pins,
Ruler,
Measurement
Tape, Tailors
chalk.
Working Processes:
Machine
Singer
Domestic
Sewing M/C
Needle Size: 16
Max Stitch per
inch:16
Sewing
Stitch per
inch:10
Sewing
thread:
Cotton
Fabrics
Poplin
First work: Keep 2 pieces fabric, (a) pieces is 7x6 and another piece (b) is 2.5cm.
Second work: First time we have to fold the piece (a), them1.4cm seam allowance and 1.5cm
stitch.
Third work: Make a box plate used by Iron, and then stitch the fabric the fabric a straight line
on top side.
Forth work: Fold another part and join the part with the first part used by stitch.
Fifth work: Again fold another part (b) and top stitch.
Uses: Shirt, Inverter pleated skirt.
NAME OF THE SEAM: PIPED
SEAM
Introduction: A piping seam with an additional component would be one that contained
an inserted and piping.
Diagram of Piped seam:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Explanation for making Piped seam:
Pattern
Block:3pieces
Equipments
Scissors, Steam
iron, Pins,
Ruler,
Measurement
Tape, Tailors
chalk.
Machine
Singer
Domestic
Sewing M/C
Needle Size: 16
Max Stitch per
inch:16
Sewing
Stitch per
inch:10
Sewing
thread:
Cotton
Fabrics
Poplin
Working Processes:
First work: Keep 3 pieces of fabrics. Then small piece (c) has to fold.
Second work: Folding fabric has to keep on (a) and (b) side of these fabrics.
Third work: Now we have to straight sewing.
Uses: Hemming purposes.
NAME OF THE SEAM:
PIPING
Introduction: A folding device turns of the edge under and warps the strip over the edge
of the main fabric. Bias cut strip would normally be used, unless the fabric had an element of
stretch.
Diagram of piping seam:
(a)
(b)
Piping seam
Explanation for making Piping seam:
Pattern
Block:2pieces
Equipments
Scissors, Steam
iron, Pins,
Ruler,
Measurement
Tape, Tailors
chalk.
Machine
Singer
Domestic
Sewing M/C
Needle Size: 14
Max Stitch per
inch:16
Sewing
Stitch per
inch:10
Sewing
thread:
Cotton
Fabrics
Popling
Working Processes:
First work: Keep two pieces of fabric one is 7x3cm (a) and another is 7X9 (b) cm.
Second work:
Uses: Children wear.
NAME OF THE SEAM:
DART
Introduction: It is a method of fitting the body into a small space, which is very need for
body. It also gives a decorative effect.
Diagram of Dart seam:
(a)
(b)
Explanation for making Dart seam:
Pattern
Block:1piece
Equipments
Scissors, Steam
iron, Pins,
Ruler,
Measurement
Tape, Tailors
chalk.
Machine
Singer
Domestic
Sewing M/C
Needle Size: 16
Max Stitch per
inch:16
Sewing
Stitch per
inch:10
Sewing
thread:
Cotton
Fabrics
Poplin
Working Processes:
First work: Take the measurement of dart.
Second work: Fold the dart.
Third work: Now join two points of dart.
Forth work: After joining its make a triangular shape.
Fifth work: At the opposite side it takes a shape.
Uses: In any kinds of ladies dress.
NAME OF THE SEAM: WELTED
SEAM
Introduction: The type of rose topstitch seam often used down shirt panels is also
technically a lapped seam. But its little contraction is different in this case it is called a welted
or a raised and welted seam.
Diagram of welted seam:
Explanation for making welted seam:
Pattern
Block:2pieces
Equipments
Scissors, Steam
iron, Pins,
Ruler,
Measurement
Tape, Tailors
chalk.
Machine
Singer
Domestic
Sewing M/C
Needle Size: 16
Max Stitch per
inch:16
Sewing
Stitch per
inch:10
Sewing
thread:
Cotton
Fabrics
Poplin
Working Processes:
First work: Keep two pieces fabrics.
Second work: Joined two pieces of fabric by over lapping stitch & than superimposed &
stitch.
Uses: In side leg seam.
NAME OF THE SEAM: CONTINUOUS
Diagram Continuous step opening :
STRIP OPENING
Explanation for making Continuous strip opening :
Pattern
Block:2pieces
Equipments
Scissors, Steam
iron, Pins,
Ruler,
Measurement
Tape, Tailors
chalk.
Working Process:
Machine
Singer
Domestic
Sewing M/C
Needle Size: 16
Max Stitch per
inch:16
Sewing
Stitch per
inch:10
Sewing
thread:
Cotton
Fabrics
Poplin
Step 1: Keep the V-neck facing on the base
Step 2: Keep cm seam allowance of the outer V-line, and then stitch V-direction.
Step 3: Move the facing on the opposite side. Press it smoothly.
Step 4: give the top stitch in borderline of V-neck facing.
Uses: *Kameez, Fotua, T-shirt,
NAME OF THE SEAM: ZIPPER
Diagram
ATTACHMENT
Seam
definition: The
process of joining zipper between two cutting pieces of same size is known as zipper
attachment.
Explanation of zipper attachment
Pattern
Fabric- 2
pieces,
Zipper
Machine
Singer Domestic Sewing
M/C,
Needle Size: 16,
Max Stitch per inch: 16,
Bobbin and bobbin case
Sewing
Stitch Per inch: 12,
Sewing Thread:
Cotton.
Fabric
Type: poplin,
Working Process:
Step 1: Keep 2 pieces of fabric and 1 piece zipper
Step 2: 3 Super imposed stitch & 1 back tag stitch
Step 3: Join the zipper and make a zipper cover (fly piece)
Uses: Pant, Trouser, Skirts and ladies pant etc.
NAME OF THE SEAM: SLEEVE
Diagram
PLACKET
Sleeve placket
Seam definition: When three pieces of fabric join with one another which are made for
sleeve as like placket is called sleeve placket.
Explantion:
Pattern
Fabric3
pieces,
Machine
Singer Domestic
Sewing M/C,
Needle Size: 16,
Max Stitch per inch:
16,
Bobbin and bobbin
case
Sewing
Stitch Per inch: 12
Sewing Thread: Cotton
Working Process:
Step 1: to cut three pieces of fabric.
Step 2: Cut in the middle of fabric.
Step 3: Left of join with (a) and right of join with (b).
Step 4: then stitch the sleeve placket.
Uses: Long shirt.
Fabric
Type: poplin
NAME OF THE SEAM: PIN
TUCK
Diagram
Seam definition: When stitch is done after one inch to create pill structure is called pin
tac.
Explanation :
Pattern
Fabric-1
piece,
Machine
Singer Domestic
Sewing M/C,
Needle Size: 16,
Max Stitch per inch:
16,
Bobbin and bobbin
case
Working Process:
Step 1: to cut a piece of fabric of 6 x 7
Step 2: to make pill effect after 1 inch.
Step 3: stitch over the pill effect
Uses:
Home decorative.
Sewing
Stitch Per inch: 12
Sewing Thread: Cotton
Fabric
Type: poplin
Size:
6x7,
NAME OF THE SEAM: TROUSER
SLANTED POCKTE
Seam definition: The pocket which is made for front part of pant is called pant front
pocket.
Equipments and Materials:
Pattern
Fabric- 4
pieces,
Machine
Singer Domestic
Sewing M/C,
Needle Size: 16,
Max Stitch per inch:
16,
Bobbin and bobbin
case
Working Process
Uses: Trouser, male pants.
Sewing
Stitch Per inch: 12
Sewing Thread: Cotton
Fabric
Type: poplin
Color: Orange
Different sizes by
following pattern
NAME OF THE SEAM: COIN
Diagram
POCKTE
Seam definition: The pocket which is made to keep coin for this reason it is known as
coin pocket.
Explantion and Materials:
Pattern
Fabric- 5
pieces,
Machine
Singer Domestic
Sewing M/C,
Needle Size: 16,
Max Stitch per inch:
16,
Bobbin and bobbin
case
Working Process:
uses: Pant, trouser.
Sewing
Fabric
Stitch Per inch: 12
Type: poplin
Sewing
Thread: Different sizes by
Cotton
following pattern
Index
1.
Super imposed seam.
2.
Lapped seam.
3.
Lap felled seam.
4.
Bound seam.
5.
French seam.
6.
Gather.
7.
Neckline with facing.
8.
Patch pocket.
9.
Rectangular patch pocket.
10.
Box pleat.
11.Inverted pleats.
12.
Piped seam.
13.
Piping seam.
14.
Dart.
15.
Welted seam.
16.
Continuous strip opening.
17.
Slave placket.
18.
Pin tucks.
19.
Trouser Slanted pocket.
20.
Coin pocket.
21.
Zipper attachment.
22.
Fly opening.
23.
Welt pocket.
24.
Jetted pocket.
