Which seam is typically 1/2 inch wide and secured with backstitch at each end?

• A. Interlocking Fell / Self Bound Seam
• B. French Seam
• C. Plain Seam
• D. Overedge / Zig zag seam

Answer: (C)

The main idea is the plain seam, the standard way to join two fabric pieces. It’s typically made with a 1/2 inch seam allowance, which provides enough fabric to sew securely without adding bulk. Backstitching at the start and end locks the stitches so the seam won’t unravel, giving it durability for everyday garments and projects. The other seam types serve different finishes or uses: a bound or fell seam finishes edges by binding them together; a French seam encloses raw edges for a neat, delicate look; and an overedge or zigzag seam mainly finishes the edge rather than forming the main seam. So the plain seam fits the description of being about half an inch wide and reinforced at both ends.