Stitch Type

Stitch: Class-200 (Hand Stitch and their machine simulations)

Class-200 (hand stitch and their machine simulations): Stitch formation by hand with exception of the 205 stitch, which simulates a hand running stitch but is a machine made version. Sometimes this stitch is referred to as Saddle Stitch*.

 Only 1 thread used  Machine-made versions of hand stitches used for decorative purposes  Much faster produced than hand stitching  Finely tailored and couture clothing often feature real hand stitches  Hand stitches lower production speeds and increase costs

* Saddle Stitch: A special type of stitch which is formed by a Pique Stitch Machine using thick thread. It is used in cowboy jeans.

Uses:

• Sewing on closures such as snaps and hooks and eyes • Decorative details

Applications: •

Expensive garments

Basting, tacking and repairs

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• Stitch type-209 is used for the edges of jackets

Disadvantages: •

Time consuming

High cost

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Length of stitching is not consistent

• Thread may become untwined due to friction • Rare in use