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laracorsets

Name that seam type, help!

Oct 22, 2010 19:27

I am trying to describe a type of seam in writing up the details on how an antique corset was made. I cannot for the life of me identify what the name of this seam type is called and it would make my life so much easier if it had a name. Help, please! Here is my best shot of describing how it is done (I know corset makers use this seam sometimes ( Read more... )

corset construction, antique corsets

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auroraceleste October 23 2010, 00:14:02 UTC

I don't think there's a name for it. If I had to find something, I'd say it was kinda french-seam-esque, but that's strange. Perhaps you would do better with describing it as a lining technique, since it can be done with many different seams?

mmcnealy October 23 2010, 00:20:31 UTC

Can you post a picture or a diagram of the seam? I'm having a hard time picturing what you're describing.

laracorsets October 23 2010, 01:24:10 UTC

lame sketch added

mmcnealy October 23 2010, 01:38:00 UTC

Ah, I understand now. I can't find an official name for it in any of my books, but I'd call it an enclosed felled seam, and I'll be using it on an upcoming corset. :)

laracorsets October 23 2010, 02:01:11 UTC

I know this type of seam is commonly used today in men's vests, on the side and shoulder seams usually.

I have used it on corsets in certain spots for a reason. Like when I am making one panel elastic and I want the seam allowance to all go in the same direction, away from the stretch panel.

corsetrasewing October 23 2010, 00:41:11 UTC

isn't that the way Workwoman's guide 1838 details?

corsetrasewing October 23 2010, 00:55:09 UTC

BTW I understood and have used this technique, best way would be a diagram.

corsetrasewing October 23 2010, 00:55:41 UTC

I guess I should have included the link!

http://books.google.com/books?vid=0zXTJUDurSAzYjJe&id=JCsBAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA181&lpg=PA181&dq=The+Workwoman%27s+Guide,+1838#v=onepage&q=stays&f=false

laracorsets October 23 2010, 01:24:51 UTC

(lame diagram added)

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trinnyt October 23 2010, 01:43:11 UTC

I believe in Quilting it's called a stitch and flip seam..

Here's a seam factoid thing that I found that seems to back that up (see the 2nd page).. I can't find any other reference to this type of seam. I think this is a very modern name for it though.

http://www.ca.uky.edu/HES/FCS/FACTSHTS/CT-MMB-217.pdf

laracorsets October 23 2010, 02:03:00 UTC

That's it! A modern name but at least someone somewhere sees it as an actual seam option.
Thanks!!

tailordrews October 23 2010, 20:38:05 UTC

Manny bodices in 18th century has this seam in the sides! I dont know the english word for it though...........

Bjarne