Seam Classification
Seam Classification
Seam Classification
Seam Classification
SSa
Side seam of skirts,
dress slacks, Inseam
of jeans
SSb
Finishing belt ends ,
attaching elastic to
waist line
SSc
Ends of waistbands on
jeans
SSe
Collars or cuffs ,
seamed and top
stitched.
SSae
French seam
Lapped Seam
LSa
Leathers
LSb
In waist band
LSc
Side seam of dress
shirts and jeans.
LSe
Attaching yokes
Bound Seam
BSa
Edge bound with
ribbon.
BSb
T-shirt Necklines or
sleeve edges with
knit trim.
BSc
Neckline or front
edges bound with
bias woven
material.
BSj
Flat Seam
FSb
Sweat shirt and
underwear
FSc
Lingerie and knitted
garments
FSf
Pin Tuck
In shirts, skirts and
many garments
Box Pleat
In school uniform
( skirts )
EFa
Single fold hem
EFb
Double fold hem
EFd
Edge finishing
serging
EFd
Ornamental edge
finishing
Class 7
Seams in this class relate to the
addition of separate items to the
edge of a garment part. They are
similar to the lapped seam except
that the added component has a
definite edge on both side.
Class 8
The final seam class in
the British standard is
another where only
one piece of material
need be involved in
constructing the seam.
The commonest seam
type in this class is the
belt loop as used on
jeans.