Seamings refer to the visible stitching on a garment or piece of fabric. Synonyms for seamings include stitching, seams, hemming, edging, binding, and stitching. Seams are the areas where two pieces of fabric are joined together. Hemming is a technique used to prevent fabric from fraying and to give a neat and tidy finish. Edging refers to the decorative strip that is placed along the edges of a fabric. Binding is another technique used to finish the raw edges of a piece of fabric, and stitching is the general term used to describe the act of sewing fabric together. All of these words are used interchangeably with seamings and each has its own unique applications in sewing and fashion.