SEAM CLASSES

The Flat Seam (FS) class Stitching Class

-Prepared by -P.Lakshmana kanth, Senior Faculty IFTK

The Flat Seam (FS) Class

The Flat Seam (FS) class - is the smallest class with only six different types. The formation of this seam occurs with the butting together of two pieces of fabric, but not overlapping them. Flat seams are constructed to remain flat through care and wear. They are commonly used for seams of sweatshirts, lingerie, and long underwear.

FSa

Coverstitch Seaming two plies using 606cl, or 607cl

FSb

Coverstitch Seaming two plies using 602cl, or 603cl

FSc

Coverstitch Seaming two plies using 602cl, or 603cl

FSd

Seaming two plies using 602cl, or 603cl, then 300cl, or 400cl to join ribbon or tape

FSe

Coverstitch Seaming two plies using 602cl, or 603cl with ribbon or tape

FSf

Coverstitch Seaming two plies using 602cl, or 603cl

Stitching Class
Edge Finishing Class Ornamental Stitching

EFa

1 or 2 Finishing one ply using 100cl, 300cl, or 400cl

EFb

1 or 2 Finishing one ply using 100cl, 300cl, or 400cl

Downturn Hemmer Attachment for Seam Class : EFb

EFc

Finishing one ply using 100cl, 300cl, or 400cl

EFd

1 or Finishing one ply using 2 500cl "Serging"

EFe 1 or 2 Finishing one ply using 500cl "Serging" Variation

EFf 1 or 2 Finishing one ply using 100cl, 300cl,400cl or 600cl

EFg

Finishing one ply using 100cl, 300cl, or 400cl

EFh

Finishing one ply using 406cl

Ornamental Stitching
Ornamental Stitching is Stitches Sewn on One Ply of Fabric

OSa

1 to ? Decorative Stitching using 100cl, 300cl, 400cl or 600cl

OSb

1 or 2 Decorative Stitching using cording Sometimes called "Pin-tuck" with Cording Using 304cl or 406cl stitch