Felled Seam (Noun)
Meaning
Seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough edges.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sewer carefully crafted a felled seam along the edges of the fabric to prevent fraying and give the garment a professional finish.
- After turning the seam allowance to the wrong side and folding the seam in half, she stitched a felled seam that would not ravel or show from the right side.
- A good felled seam requires patience and attention to detail, but it ultimately leads to a more durable and polished product.
- She applied a narrow hem and a felled seam to the inner edges of the fabric, which would help her sew a seamless and sturdy seam.
- Using a felled seam construction technique helped the tailor create a sleek, high-quality finish on the interior of the garment that would last for years.