Abstract: A method for facilitating in seaming closed an open end of a generally tubular structure is described. The method involves providing first and second handles extending from opposite sides of an open end of the tubular structure, extending the first and second handles in opposing directions to thereby flatten the tubular structure upon itself and align opposing faces of the tubular structure so that the open end terminates along a common edge. The open end can then be seamed by sewing or other securement methods, to thereby form a closed end on the tubular structure. The first and second handles can be integrally formed as a bridge extending across the open end of the tubular structure, and subsequently severed to form a free end on each of the handles. The tubular structure can be circular knit, with the bridge being formed during the knitting process through the formation of long floats extending a substantial distance around the circumference of the open end of the tubular structure.