In addition to being just decorative, ornamental seams often have a holding or fixing function. One does not exclude the other. On the contrary, most ornamental seams are topstitching and have an ornamenting and holding function, at the same time. Shirts, blouses, trousers, skirts, upholstery, suitcases and shoes ? there are not very many things that can do without topstitching. They offer a great variety of individual design options, even if one doesn?t consider their decorative characteristic.

Ornaments need quality for the right effect, and this is also important for a long and satisfactory use. Therefore, the materials and production requirements for ornamental seams must be chosen with care. To realise the wishes of designers it is important to have competent technical support, if you want a product of good quality.

In this chapter, we would like to introduce various design options for ornamental seams and give some valuable advice for their realisation. Maybe reading this chapter should be a must for everybody at the beginning of each season. These helpful suggestions, especially the many pictures, won?t hurt. We at AMANN would be pleased.