Quiz 4 Flashcards
ASTM International D6193-97
The Standard Practice for Seams and Stitches designation for classifying stitches and seams
Stitch
The unit of thread formation in production of seams and stitching
Seams
Formed by a series of stitches joining two or more pieces of fabric together
Lockstitch machine
Requires both a needle thread and a bobbin thread to form a stitch
Chain stitch machine
Interlocks one or more threads to form a stitch. No bobbin—only needles and threads
Stitch class
A three digit number that identifies the stitch configuration. The first number identifies the class and the last two digits identify the specific stitch type within the class
100 class stitches
Chain stitches are formed by a single needle thread which interloops with itself
200 class stitches
Hand stitches and a few machine imitations
300 class stitches
Lock stitches formed by a needle thread and a bobbin thread
400 class stitches
Multithread chain stitches formed by multiple interlooped needle threads
500 class stitches
Over edge stitches that are formed over the edge of the fabric by multiple interlooped needle threads
600 class stitches
Cover stitches that are formed by multiple interlooped needle threads
Safety stitches
Two parallel rows of stitches that produce a very secure seam; formed by a row of overedge stitches and a row of either multithread chain stitches or lock stitches and found in the 500 stitch class only
Seam classification
The position of pieces relative to each other at the point where they are sewn
Seam allowance
The extension between the row of stitching and the edges of the fabric. Standard industry seam allowances are 1/2 inch in straight seams and 1/4 inch on curves. Tailored apparel at designer price points may contain 1 inch seam allowances on major vertical seams.
Seam class
Two uppercase letters identify the seam class and are followed by a lowercase letter or letters that identify the seam type
SS seam class
Superimposed seam that is formed by stacking plies of fabric on top of one another and stitching them near the edge.