Viennese seams
Viennese seams are long, rounded seams, used in figure-hugging or tailored fit outerwear. They begin in the middle of the armscye and lead in an arc over the chest to the waist or hem of the garment. The main difference from princess seams is that princess seams run down from the shoulder, whereas viennese seams run down from the armhole.
Viennese seams are distinct from darts in that they form a continuous line and are a full seam, but they fit around the bust like darts. Darts, on the other hand, are folds sewn into the clothing to shape the resultant garment. Viennese seams are often used in women's blouses and traditional dresses such as dirndls. In men's clothing, they are used as a dividing seam in the back of jackets.
