Stitch Type

Stitch: Class-100 (Single thread chainstitch)

Class-100 (single thread chainstitch): The stitch is formed by a needle thread passing through the material and inter- looping with itself on the underside of the seam with the assistance of a spreader. In this stitch, one loop passing through another loop of same thread.

 Not the nicest or most durable  Economical, only 1 thread at a time  Plain on face, single chain on the back  Lacks durability for certain locations on garments  May unravel or come undone too easily for quality apparel

Uses:

Secure hems

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Sew on buttons and make buttonholes

• The 101 is used for basting (closing of paper bags, etc.)

Applications: •

Used in lap and flap positioning

Temporary joining

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• Basting, hemming, blind stitching, button attaching, button holing purposes.

Disadvantages: •

Security of stitch is very poor. If one end of the thread is pulled, then the whole seam will come undone.

Variation:

• Blind Stitch: Joins layers of fabric without the needle thread fully piercing the top layer • Needle thread barely catches a few yarns of the outermost fabric layer • Should be unnoticeable, or nearly so, from the outside of the garment • Used for hems and is easily removed from hems