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How to sew a Hairline seam

Make a plain seam using a very tight straight stitch, with the fabrics right side together. Trim away very close to
the stitching line (⅛”). Clip the extra seam allowance till the stitching line and then Press the seam. Ensure that
the stitching line is not cut as you clip.
Turn right side out.
You can make a top stitch to secure the seam
5 Lapped seam (also called Tucked seam)
This is a very useful seam when sewing with heavy fabrics like suede, artificial leather, felt. (Fig 6)

Fig 6

How to sew a Lapped seam
Decide on which fabric piece will be on top with the lapped application. Turn under the seam allowance of that
piece along the seam line and press in place. (Fig 7)

Fig 7

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