Relief seam
A curved structural seam that shapes the bodice over the bust and back.
Where it is used
Bodice Preparation - Pinning and Sewing Reliefs
p. 10- Pin the edges of the bodice reliefs, aligning the edges and notches, with the right sides facing each other. Sew the edges of the shelf's reliefs with a 1.0 cm allowance.

Related terms
requiresStraight stitch sewing machine