Seam — Flat-Felled




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Seam — Flat-Felled

Self-enclosed sturdy seam seen on jeans inseam and shirt sides.

Category: Seam Origin: Global Era: Modern Also known as: Fell Seam
Pronunciation: 🇺🇸 US/flæt fɛld/ 🇬🇧 UK/flæt fɛld/

Definition

Self-enclosed sturdy seam seen on jeans inseam and shirt sides.

Industrialist View

Folds raw edge under and top-stitches — no fraying.

Tailor & Garment-Worker View

SA 1.5 cm; trim one side to 6 mm, fold other over, top-stitch close to edge.

Construction & Use

Levi’s jean inseam is flat-felled.

Related Terms

Run & Fell, French Seam

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