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Sewing

Side seam

Description

Abbreviation for Side Seam, the vertical structural join connecting the front and back panels of a garment.

Detailed explanation

In sewing patterns and diagrams, SS indicates the Side Seam. This vertical stitching line connects the front and back garment pieces, typically extending from the underarm to the hem on tops and dresses, or from the waist to the hem on trousers and skirts.

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