Princess seams

Princess seams[lower-alpha 1] are long rounded seams sewn into women's blouses or shirts to add shaping or a tailored fit to closely follow a woman's shape.[2] They are a dart variation that is sewn into the front or back of a shirt that extends from the waist up to the shoulder seam or armscye.[3] Princess seams are distinct from darts in that they form a continuous line and are a full seam. Darts, on the other hand, are folds sewn into the clothing to shape the resultant garment.

An illustration of princess seams on a bodice.
A wedding dress with princess seams on the bodice and skirt.

The princess seam style of dress needs no waistline since it does its shaping by joining edges of different curvature. The princess seam that extends from the shoulder (or under the arm) curving gently over the bust point and down to the lower hem creates a long, slimming look.[4]

See also

Notes
  1. A princess seam that begins in the armscye is occasionally called a 'Viennese seam', though use of that term is uncommon.[1][2]

References
  1. Müller, Michael (1965). Der Zuschnitt für die Herrenschneiderei [The cut for men's tailoring] (in German) (17th ed.). München: Verlag M. Müller & Sohn. p. 277ff.
  2. "Princess Seam". M. Mueller & Sohn. Archived from the original on 2020-06-25. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  3. "Princess Seams" (PDF). Sewing.org. Sewing and Craft Alliance. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2023-08-21. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  4. Storey, N.R.; Kay, F. (2022). Victorian Fashions for Women. Pen & Sword History. p. 66. ISBN 978-1-3990-0419-0. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
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