Different types of seams

Super imposed seam:

This seam is created by two or more pieces of fabric being sewed together. It is one of the most commonly used seams. The fabric ends in the same direction and it has over 50 different variations.

Lapped seam:

This type of seam is created when two or more pieces of fabric coming from opposite directions overlap each other. This seam is very strong.

Bound seam:

A bound seam is when one piece of fabric surrounds the edge of another piece of fabric. The purpose of bound seam is to finish an edge of the garment. It is sometimes used to decorate the edge. There are 18 different variations of the seam.

Flat seam:

Flat seams are constructed by having two pieces of fabric meet precisely on their edges. Using this seam decreases the seams thickness creating a nicer look.

Decorative seam:

This type of seam is made by making multiple stitch lines in one or more layers of fabric. A multi needle sewing machine is used to create this seam. These seams are only used for decorative purposes.

Plain seam

In a Plain seam two fabrics are joined together along the seam line by a  line of stitching. It is also sometimes called a single needle Butterfly stitch.

Hairline seam

This is an enclosed seam which is mostly used for collars. The seam isn’t visible from the outside as it gets enclosed creating a more aesthetically pleasing look.