Add a Seam with the Line Tool

Learning to Work in Pocket Styler Studio

Posted: August 1st, 2025
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🪡 Let’s talk about seams: Method 1 — Line

A seam is a visible line of stitches that mimics how real clothes are sewn together. In Pocket Styler Studio, seams help add realism, structure, and visual depth — especially when you want your design to look like real fabric rather than a flat surface.

I use three main methods to create seams in my designs:

1. Using the Line tool

2. Using Brushes

3. Using Shapes in Details

Today, we’ll focus on the first method — using lines. It’s clean, simple, and works especially well for symmetrical, straight, or slightly curved seams.

✂️ When is the Line tool useful?

It’s especially handy when:

✔️ You need a neat, precise seam

✔️ You’re working on a small area (like darts, panel seams, or bust lines)

✔️ You want to quickly create symmetry

You can easily adjust thickness, color, opacity, and even add shadow or highlight to enhance the effect.

🧵 How to create a seam with the Line tool

1. Add a line to your layer

Open the clothing part you’re working on (e.g. Skirt → Front), go to the Line tab, tap +, and start drawing.


2. Draw the seam

Place a straight or curved line where the seam should go. Follow the natural shape of the garment.

3. Customize the style

Choose a fitting line style (dashed, double, etc.). Pick a color that’s slightly lighter or darker than the fabric. Adjust thickness and opacity — thin and soft lines usually look more natural.


4. Refine the shape

Use the control points to curve, stretch, or rotate the line for a perfect fit.

5. Add shadow and highlight

Enable Shadow and Light to give your seam more depth. Keep it subtle for realism.


📌 This method works best for:

Structured skirts and dresses

Coats and blazers

Decorative seams on bodices or waistlines

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✏️ In the next posts, I’ll show you how to create seams using brushes and shapes — each has its own advantages. Stay tuned!


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