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2 Plain seam with a single Top stitch
A single topstitching seam, this seam is a strong seam as well as a decorative one. (Fig 3)

Fig 3

How to sew a Plain seam with a single Top stitch
To get this effect, after plain seam is done, press both the seam allowances to one side and give top stitching on
that side.
3 Plain seam with double top stitch (Fig 4)
Double top stitching seam; This is a decorative seam which also provides great strength to the seam line.

Fig 4

How to sew a Plain seam with double top stitch
To get this seam, after making the plain seam, seam allowances are pressed open on both the sides and top
stitched on both sides of the seam at equal distances.

4 Hairline seam
This is a type of enclosed seam which is mostly used for collars and other enclosed areas. The seam allowances
are not visible from the outside as it gets enclosed. (Fig 5)

Fig 5

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