Fundamentals of Clothing Construction

FUNDAMENTALS OF CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 3(1+2)

Lesson 11 : Fasteners and Hems

Seam binding finish

Seam binding is used for heavy fabrics that become bulky when turned under. A bias strip of thin material is first made and stitched to the raw edge. The other edge of the bias strip is then folded and hemmed with hemming stitch or slip stitch.