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Class 3 - Bound seam:

The seam of class-3 is called bound seam. For producing bound seam at least two plies of fabric are required.
The edge of one ply of fabric is bounded by the other. Folder is used in sewing machine for producing bound
seam.
Uses:
Used in sewing Necklines of t-shirts, sleeping suits etc.

Bound Seam (BS)
Nation Appearance Application
BSa Edges bound with ribbon or braids

BSb T-Shirt necklines or sleeve eges
with knot trim

BSc Neckline or front edges bound with
bais woven material

BSd Seaming and binding

BSe Seaming and binding

Class 4 - Flat seam:
The seam of class -4 is called flat seam where zigzag stitches are used by 2-needle sewing machine. In this seam
two plies of fabric are placed side by side & then they are sewn together by zigzag stitching. (Sometimes called
Butt seams)

Uses:
This seam is widely used in under garments & in knitted items.

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