This document discusses different types of stitches used in garment construction. It begins by defining what a stitch is as loops of thread bound together through interlacing, interlooping, or intralooping. It then provides terminology for different types of bindings: interlacing, interlooping, and intralooping. The document proceeds to describe six classes or types of stitches - chain stitch, hand stitch, lock stitch, multi-thread stitch, over edge stitch, and covering chain stitch. For each stitch class, it explains how the stitch is formed and common applications in garment construction. The goal is to present the key stitch types and their uses in apparel manufacturing.

1. Stitch Class
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Slide Prepared BY: Faisal Ahmed
Southeast University

2. What is Stitch
Loops or loops of one or more
threads when bound with each
other, either by interlacing,
interloping or intralooping or
combination of those when
sewing fabric and each unit of
such configuration is considered
as stitch.

3. Some Terminology Related With Stitch
During stitching
when one loop of
one thread
passes over
another loop of
another tread is
called interlacing.
During stitching
when loop of one
thread passes
through the loop
of another thread
is called
interloping.
When a loop one
thread passes
through the loop
of same tread
during sewing is
called
intralooping.
Interlacing Interlooping Intralooping

4. Class-100 (Chain Stitch)
Class-200 (Hand Stitch)
Class-300 (Lock Stitch)
Class-400 (Multi Thread
Stitch)
Class-500 (Over Edge
Stitch)
TypesOfStitch UsedInGarments
Class-600 (Covering
Chain Stitch)

5. Class-100 (Chain
Stitch)
One loop passing through the another loop of same thread.
It can produce easily and high speed using one needle
Stitches are formed by intralooping.
It is also used blind stitch purpose.

6. Class-200 (Hand Stitch)
Originally made by hand, now can be formed by machine.
This stitch is formed by special type of needle & sewing m/c.
Needle is double pointed with Centre eyed.
Lapel of jacket, coat and expensive clothes

7. Class-300 (Lock Stitch)
Atleasttwothreadstoformastitch,TheradfeedfromTop&Bobbin.
Needle threads are passed through the fabric & are
interlaced by the bobbin threads.
Appearance of the lock stitch is similar in both sides of the
fabric; it is a special feature.
Joining of facing, collar, pocket & other parts.

8. Class-400 (Multi Thread Stitch)
Multi-thread chain stitch requires one or more needle
Threads are bound tighter by interlacing & interlooping.
Itlookslockstitchatthetopside&doublechainattheunderside.
Used for long length sewing, heavy fabric sewing such as
denim, attaching lace, elastic.

9. Class-500 (Over Edge Stitch)
Stitches are formed by two or more group of threads.
Formed from one or two needle threads with looper thread.
Width of the fabric may vary from 3-5 mm.
Widely used for knit fabric, decorative purpose, side seam of
shirt.

10. Class-600 (Covering Chain
Stitch)
Stitches are generally formed with three groups of threads.
One thread is needle thread, other is the looper thread &
another is the top cover threads.
Covering chain stitches are often called flat lock or flat seam
stitches.
Mainly used for knitted apparels, Attaching lace, elastic,
Decorative purpose in apparels.

11. Overall Stitch Of a Basic Shirt