How to sew a plain seam a step-by-step video guide Hello, Designistas! Welcome to  Encoder Fashion , I’m  Rose . Today I am going to tell you what a  plain seam  is as well as showing you  how to sew this plain seam . How to Sew a Plain Seam Image A Plain Seam A plain seam is the most common type of seam for sewing. We use the plain seam to connect one piece of fabric to another. We also use the plain seam for hemming pants or shirts. How to Sew a Plain Seam First, place the fabric with right sides toward each other and wrong sides opposite from one another. Lift the foot as well as the needle. After that begin sewing slowly. Make sure to backstitch at the beginning as well at the end. And This is how to sew a plain seam. I hope you enjoy sewing. I’m Rose and You can design anything.