Stitch Type

Stitches: Class-500 (Overedge Stitch)

Variations:

• Stitch Class 515 (safety stitch): Combine a row of overedge stitches with a row of straight lockstitches or chain stitches  Makes a very durable seam  The row of straight stitches is parallel to the overedge stitches  Used on shirts/blouses, jackets, pants, jeans, and skirts • Stitch Class 515 (mock safety stitch): Consists of a single row of stitches instead of 2 rows  On the face side, appears to have 2 rows of stitches  On the back side, the rows of stitches inter-loop  Strong and extensible, but unravel more easily than true safety stitch  Less costly, only one row of stitches

British Standard

 Subclass 503 (1 needle + 1 looper); Used for edging  Subclass 504 (1 needle + 2 loopers); Used for edging & light seaming  Subclass 514 (2 needles + 2 loopers); Used for edging & heavy seaming

American Standard - Combination Stitch

 Subclass 515 (401 + 503); Used for edging & sewing  Subclass 516 (401 + 504); Used for edging & sewing