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Seam, Stitches and

Thread Consumption

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Definition of Stitch and Seam
A Stitch is one unit of conformation of thread resulting from repeatedly
passing a strand or strands and/or loop or loops of thread into or through
a material at uniformly spaced intervals to form a series of stitches.

A Seam is a joint consisting of a sequence of stitches uniting two or

more pieces of material(s) and is used for assembling parts in the
production of sewn items.

A Stitching consists of a sequence of stitches for finishing an edge or

for ornamental purposes or both in preparing parts for assembling.

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Parameters Choice of Seam

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Parameters Dimensions

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SEAMS
Classification

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STITCHES
Classification

The stitch classification is based on structure of the stitch and method of

formation (as given by ASTM D 6193)

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STITCHES
Class 100

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STITCHES
Class 200

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STITCHES
Class 300 Lock Stitch

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STITCHES

Class 400 Chain Stitch - 401

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STITCHES
Class 400 406 & 407

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STITCHES

Class 500 Overedge Stitch

12

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STITCHES
Class 500 Serging

13

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STITCHES

Class 500 Mock Safety Stitches

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STITCHES
Class 500 Safety Stitch

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STITCHES

Class 600 Covering Stitch

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STITCHES

Class 600 602 , 605 and 607

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THREAD CONSUMPTION
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Measuring thread consumption
The thread consumption is calculated by the following methods :

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THREAD CONSUMPTION
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Thread consumption ratio table

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THREAD CONSUMPTION
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Example

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DISCUSSIONS