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(part - IV) STITCH CLASSIFICATIONas per ISO4915:1991

Stitch Type-503+401(515)

Combination stitch consisting of a single-needle chainstitch (401) and a 2-

thread Over edge stitch (503) that are formed simultaneously. Uses less

thread than a 516 stitch; however, many manufacturers prefer a 516 stitch.

Usage- Safety stitch Seaming Wovens & Knits

Stitch Type-504+401(516)

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Combination stitch consisting of a single-needle chain stitch (401) and a 3-

thread Overedge stitch (504) that are formed simultaneously.

Usage- Safety Stitch Seaming Wovens & Knits

Stitch Class-600(Flat Seam Stitch)

It is formed with two or more groups of threads and for general

characteristics has two groups cover the raw edges of both surface of

material. Loops of first group of thread are passed through loops of thirdgroup already cast on the surface of the material and then through the

material where they are interlooped with loops of the second group of thread

on the underside of the material. However, 601 have only two groups of

thread and function of third group is performed by one of the threads in first

group.

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Description Cover stitches, interlooped

Cost Labor costs less than 300 but requires more

thread

Durability Very extensible, strong

Appearance Several threads show face and back, not likely

to pucker

Comfort Less comfortable than 300 unless soft threadis used, stitch Somewhat bulky but seam

often not

Limitations Stitches flat seams

Special features Joins overlapped edges, covers top and bottom of

seam simultaneously

Stitch Type-602

Stitch formed with 2-needle threads, a top cover thread and a bottom looperthread.

Usage- to cover raw edges of knit garments, to attach flat knit or ribbed knit

collars

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Stitch Type-605

Stitch formed with 3-needle threads, a top cover thread and a bottom looper

thread.

Usage- Lap seaming, Cover seaming, Binding on knits

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Stitch Type-607

Stitch formed with 4-needle threads, a top cover thread and a bottom looper

thread. Preferred over 605 stitch because machines are easier to maintain.

Usage- Flat or Lap Seaming Knit Underwear, Fleece, etc.

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