Stitch Type

Stitches: Class-503 (Sub-Classes)

Stitch Class 503 (overedge): Stitch formed by 1 needle thread and 1 looper thread forming a purl on the edge of the seam. For serging or blind hemming only.

Thread consumption ratio=1 : 10.5

This type of stitch is formed with 2 threads:

1 Needle thread (A) 1 Looper thread (B)

The loops of the needle thread (A) are passed through the material and brought to the edge where they are inter- looped with thread (B). The loops of thread (B) are extended from this inter-looping to the point of needle penetration of the next stitch and there are inter-looped with thread (A).

Stitch type 503