1. Scope
1.1 This terminology covers basic stitches made by sewing machines designed for home use. These terms and definitions are not necessarily consistent with those used in the apparel or home furnishings manufacturing industries. Each stitch is identified with a definition, a discussion of how the stitch is formed and might be used and an illustration of one or more possible stitch patterns. This terminology does not include stitches made by sergers, hemmers, or by attachments to the home sewing machines.
1.2 Additional terms can be found in Terminology D 123.
2. Referenced Documents
ASTM Standards
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
Federal Standard
Fed.Std.751a, Stitches, Seams and Stitching
Index Terms
Sewing machine stitches; Stitches; Terminology--textile materials/applications; Textile fabrics (general); ICS Number Code 01.040.61 (Clothing industry (Vocabularies)); 61.080 (Sewing machines and other equipment for the clothing industry)
DOI: 10.1520/D5646-96R08

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