seam with

seam (something) with (something)

1. To create a seam on something by joining two edges or pieces with a particular tool, material, method, etc. She seamed the sleeves of the frock with golden thread. I had to seam the material with cable ties until I could find a more permanent solution.
2. To create a line in, through, or around something with something in the manner of a seam. The kids seamed the carpet of white snow with their footprints as they trudged across the field. The sun seamed the clouds with sunlight, creating a radiant outline around them.
See also: seam
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

seam something with something

to join the edges of something together with something. The worker seamed the two parts of the carpet with a special tool. She seamed the material with a strip of cloth to strengthen the seam.
See also: seam
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • seam (something) with (something)
  • fray at the edges
  • fray at/around the edges/seams
  • fray around the edges
  • rich seam
  • (Someone or something) called, they want their (something) back!
  • roll up (one's) sleeves
  • roll up one's sleeves
  • roll up your sleeves
  • roll (one's) sleeves up
References in periodicals archive
Pin each sleeve band right sides together inside the sleeve hem opening, aligning the band seam with the sleeve seam.
BODYSUIT blouse: Combine your favorite blouse pattern with a panty pattern to create a bodysuit blouse that will never come untucked. The pussy bow adds a touch of retro 70s elegance
The seam pucker grade for the double seam with SPI-12 for the cotton/lycra denim fabric is found to be superior when compared to other special finished denim fabric.
Influence of fabric finishes on needle penetration force and mechanical properties of cotton/Lycra denim fabric
Figure 7 is the distribution map of gas pressure in the unloaded coal seam with gas extraction up to 180 days.
Rational Boreholes Arrangement of Gas Extraction from Unloaded Coal Seam
Stage 2: Perform enhanced dynamic programming algorithm in the adjacent area along the initial seam with the width of K, and obtain the final optimized seam, as shown in Fig.
A novel video stitching method for multi-camera surveillance systems
Currently, Solar has five varieties: Standard Standing Seam, Standard Standing Seam with Insulators, "L" Type Standing Seam, Round Standing Seam, and Thin Standard Standing Seam.
Solar Innovations, Inc. to Debut Revolutionary Universal Clamp for Roof Installation
The Company has intersected the Silkstone seam with eight of the rotary drill holes completed in the Vista development drilling program.
Coalspur Mines Limited (ASX:CPL) New Silkstone Seam Intersected Over 16km Strike At Vista Coal Project
After you spread the adhesive, rub down the seam with a block of wood.
Two ways to fix that loose seam in a vinyl floor
Mike, seeing #3 push to the flat and #2 working the seam with Sam covering him, must work to extend his coverage to any deep inside breaking pattern receiver (i.e., #1).
Cover the receiver, not air!
Cover the button loops on the back shoulder seam with a piece of bias tape the same length as the shoulder seam, with raw edges aligned and right sides together; pin.
AUTUMN BLOOMS button dress: Add a unique touch to a kimono or raglan-sleeved top or dress by inserting buttons into the shoulder seam. Choose your buttons to make a splash or go subtle on one shoulder or two
Figure 2 shows the vertical stress of workface floor along the inclined direction of coal seam with the advancement of workface.
Failure Characteristics and Confined Permeability of an Inclined Coal Seam Floor in Fluid-Solid Coupling
Knock off a ridge of dried joint compound on a seam with a small taping blade and smooth the surface with one thin coat of easy-sand mud.
Drywall sanding for perfection
Stitch one solid sleeve front and back along the overarm seam with right sides together.
FALL FLIP jacket: Maximize your sewing and wardrobe by constructing a custom reversible hooded jacket. Use two complementary lightweight wovens, one a print and the other solid, for the perfect fall layer
Apply the adhesive (Photo 4), then flatten the seam with a roller.
Repairing wallpaper seams and bubbles
Stitch one sleeve underarm seam with right sides together.
SUNNY VIBES BLOUSE: Easily stitch a fun woven top with a tie front to mix up your summer wardrobe basics tip crepe, chambray, cotton lawn, voile, linen, chiffon or silk fabric for the top