{"id":9484,"date":"2022-06-11T16:25:12","date_gmt":"2022-06-11T20:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=9484"},"modified":"2022-06-11T16:25:17","modified_gmt":"2022-06-11T20:25:17","slug":"sewing-perfect-narrow-hemline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-perfect-narrow-hemline\/","title":{"rendered":"Sewing the Perfect Narrow Hemline"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/How-to-sew-a-narrow-hemline.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew the perfect narrow hemline - two options\" class=\"wp-image-9486 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/How-to-sew-a-narrow-hemline.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/How-to-sew-a-narrow-hemline-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/How-to-sew-a-narrow-hemline-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/How-to-sew-a-narrow-hemline.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew the perfect narrow hemline - two options\" class=\"wp-image-9486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/How-to-sew-a-narrow-hemline.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/How-to-sew-a-narrow-hemline-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/How-to-sew-a-narrow-hemline-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Most garments you sew are going to need some kind of hemline, and there are lots of options to choose from on how to achieve that. &nbsp;Many of them depend on the type of fabric you are sewing. &nbsp;A knit fabric would require a different approach than a wool or a chiffon for example. &nbsp;Often the type of hemline is dictated by the weight of the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today's example, we are looking at the narrow hem. &nbsp;This would be more suitable for lightweight fabrics with no stretch and can often be found on gathered skirts, circle skirts and anything where a stiff or wide hem would interfere with the hang of the skirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How narrow is narrow?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This depends again on the weight and fluidity of your fabric, as well as your own sewing skills. &nbsp;When a pattern calls for a narrow hemline, I would suggest that a 1\/4 inch was considered narrow. &nbsp;You can of course get much narrower hems than that, let's call that a tiny hem, and reserve that for a future article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to sew the perfect narrow hemline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to achieve a really neat and even result, you'll need to sew slowly and carefully and follow some kind of guide. &nbsp;The most obvious guide to use is the edge of your sewing machine presser foot. &nbsp;The regular presser foot will usually allow you to place the edge of the foot along the raw edge of the fabric as you sew and get a reasonably narrow seam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can adjust the position of your needle left and right, then you can move it more to the right to get a narrower line of stitching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1. &nbsp;Line up your presser foot with the edge of the fabric, set your needle position and stitch a line of &#8216;guide stitches' along the length of the hemline.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew the perfect narrow hemline - two options\" class=\"wp-image-9496 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-1-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-1-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew the perfect narrow hemline - two options\" class=\"wp-image-9496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-1-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-1-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Step 2. &nbsp;Use this guideline of stitches to turn over a narrow hemline and press it firmly and neatly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-004.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew the perfect narrow hemline - two options\" class=\"wp-image-9497 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-004.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-004-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-004-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-004.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew the perfect narrow hemline - two options\" class=\"wp-image-9497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-004.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-004-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-004-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Step 3. &nbsp;Fold the hem over on itself once more to hide the raw edges. &nbsp;Use the width of fabric you just turned as a guide for turning the second time. &nbsp;The guideline stitches will be just about hidden inside the turned over fabric. &nbsp;Press again neatly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-010.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew the perfect narrow hemline - two options\" class=\"wp-image-9490 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-010.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-010-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-010-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-010.jpg\" alt=\"How to sew the perfect narrow hemline - two options\" class=\"wp-image-9490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-010.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-010-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-010-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-007.jpg\" alt=\"Narrow-hemline-007\" class=\"wp-image-9489 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-007.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-007-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-007-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-007.jpg\" alt=\"Narrow-hemline-007\" class=\"wp-image-9489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-007.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-007-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-007-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Step 4. &nbsp;(Option 1) &nbsp;Stitch again close to the top fold of the hem, keeping your eyes right where the needle will fall to make sure you are sewing evenly. &nbsp;Sew slowly and neatly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-013.jpg\" alt=\"Narrow-hemline-013\" class=\"wp-image-9491 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-013.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-013-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-013-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-013.jpg\" alt=\"Narrow-hemline-013\" class=\"wp-image-9491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-013.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-013-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-013-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Step 4. &nbsp;(Option 2) &nbsp;If you have some kind of edge guiding foot, you can use this to help. &nbsp;My blind hemming foot looks a little bit like an ice-skate underneath and I can run the blade along the fold of fabric, set my needle position and sew. &nbsp;This helps me sew neatly, but it also helps me sew faster than Option 1. &nbsp;That might be good if you are sewing a large circle skirt with yards and yards of narrow hem to sew.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-016.jpg\" alt=\"Narrow-hemline-016\" class=\"wp-image-9492 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-016.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-016-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-016-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-016.jpg\" alt=\"Narrow-hemline-016\" class=\"wp-image-9492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-016.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-016-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-016-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can also set the foot the other way, so the blade is on the outside of the hem with the needle position all the way to the left. &nbsp;See which works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Press your seam neatly and admire your narrow hemline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is my Option 1 &#8211; sewing by eye. &nbsp;Not bad, but slow.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-018.jpg\" alt=\"Narrow-hemline-018\" class=\"wp-image-9493 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-018.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-018-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-018-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-018.jpg\" alt=\"Narrow-hemline-018\" class=\"wp-image-9493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-018.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-018-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-018-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here is my Option 2 &#8211; with the guide foot. &nbsp;Not much difference but much faster.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-019.jpg\" alt=\"Narrow-hemline-019\" class=\"wp-image-9494 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-019.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-019-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-019-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-019.jpg\" alt=\"Narrow-hemline-019\" class=\"wp-image-9494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-019.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-019-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-019-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>And a look at the inside of the narrow hem. &nbsp;Pretty neat.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-020.jpg\" alt=\"Narrow-hemline-020\" class=\"wp-image-9495 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-020.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-020-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-020-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-020.jpg\" alt=\"Narrow-hemline-020\" class=\"wp-image-9495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-020.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-020-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Narrow-hemline-020-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Looking for others in this series?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a title=\"The Zig-Zag stitch seam finish\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/zig-zag-stitch-seam-finish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Part 1 \u2013 the Zig-Zag Seam Finish<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/flat-felled-seam-finish\/\">Part 2 \u2013 the Flat Felled Seam<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"How to sew a French Seam\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-french-seam\/\">Part 3 &#8211; 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