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Fig. (49) Double stitched seams are used where a tailored finish is desired. If a dress is semi-fitted with a dart or side front seams, the dart or seam is usually double stitched. Sometimes where speed is to be considered, it is also used in the place of lap felled seams in blouses and children’s clothing.

To make a double stitched seam, lay the two pieces to be joined with the right sides of the material together and stitch the length of the seam, running the stitching a seam’s width back from the raw edges. The regulation seam allowance is usually three-eighths of an inch. Open up the garment and turn

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