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National Textile University
BSc. Textile Engineering

Garments Manufacturing
LAB REPORT
Industrial Engg. In Garments manufacturing
GM-3042
Semester: 6th
Section: D
Experiment No.2
To study different stitch types
Asad Munir
12-NTU-190
Date Experiment was conducted: May 8, 2015.

Date Report was submitted: May 15, 2015.
Study of different stitch types

Asad Munir
Abstract:
I studied in this experiment the different stitch types i.e. class 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 and class
600. The machines used in this experiment are flat lock, overlock and lock stitch machine.
While doing the experiment, First of all I placed the fabric under flat lock machine and
stitched the fabric. Then, I observed its class 100. Then I placed the fabric under lock stitch
machine and it was class 300 stitch. Then, I placed the fabric under overlock machine and
observed it and it was class 500 and class 600.I observed in the experiment and come to
know that class 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 and 600 are different from each other and these are
used for different purposes in stitching. It is used for fashion and safety purposes in apparel
industry.

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Table of Contents
Abstract:............................................................................................................................................i
Table of Contents..............................................................................................................................i
1. Introduction..............................................................................................................................1
1.1. Objectives.................................................................................................................................1
1.2. Theory......................................................................................................................................1
2. Equipment and Materials..........................................................................................................1
3. Method......................................................................................................................................2
4. Observation and calculations.....2
5. Results/Conclusion...................................................................................................................2
6. Reference..................................................................................................................................2
7. Appendix...3
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Introduction
1.
1.1. Objectives
The main objective of this experiment is to study the different stitch types used in stitching in our
apparel industry.
1.2. Theory
Class 100:
In chain stitching, same thread is used to interconnect each loop. Stitch can be easily unpicked
from the last to the first. This type of stitching is generally used for temporary stitching. The
appearance of face and back are different in apparel. Chain stitching is done for pocket opening.
Class 200:
This type of Stitch class consists of hand formation of stitches which is done by hand with the
exception of 205, which simulates a hand running stitch but is formed by a special machine.
Typical types of this class are basting stitches and back stitches.
Class 300:
The lock stitch class 300 is the most commonly used in our industry and is easiest one to
understand. Lock stitch machine requires 2 threads to form a stitch, a needle thread that feeds
from the top and a lower thread that feeds from a bobbin. Lock stitch machines are versatile and
can be used for a variety of operations. It is also the only stitch formation that can be back
stitched.
Class 400:
This is the second most frequently used stitch type in the industry. This is multi thread chain
stitch which requires one or more needle threads that form loops as they pass through the fabric
and interloop with the looper thread on its underside, all of which feed continuously from the
cones. The 400 class requires an upper and a lower thread and use a looper to carry the lower
thread and form a thread loop on the underside of the fabric. Some properties of class 400 are i.e.
Non ravel, strong, have good elasticity, less likely to cause seam pucker due to structural
jamming, have Good seam stretch, does not need to wind bobbin, lower resistance to runback
and have increased bulk under the seam. The stitch types in this class are formed with one or
more groups of threads, and have as a general characteristic that loops from at least one group of
threads pass around the edge of the material.
Class 600:
The type of stitch is called as cover stitch or 600 class, often called a flat lock or a flat seam
stitch. This type is an advanced version of the 400 class. This is used oftenly on knits and
lingerie, High elasticity, seam neatening and flat seam stitch.
The machine is of high speed and there is no need of Bobbin. In it there is greater thread
consumption. Covering stitches are used for decorative purpose, Can be used to join two raw
edges. It is suitable for knitted garments.
Equipment and Materials
2.
Thread
Fabric
Machine
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3.
Method
While performing the experiment I set the machine. Then I placed the fabric under the machine
and class 100 stitch is applied on the fabric and observed its appearance. Then I made class 200
stitch on the fabric and observed it. Then I made class 300 stitch on the fabric and observed it. In
the same way I produced class 400,500 and 600 stitch types on the fabric and observed them,
their look and appearance. All these stitches are different and are produced from different
machines but the overlock machine is used for both class 500 and 600 stitch.
4.
Observation and Calculation
S.no
Stitch Class
Stitch
Code
No of
Threads
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Class-300
Class-100
Class-400
Class-400
Class-600
Class-500
Class-500
Class-500
301
101
406
407
605
512
504
516
2
2
3
4
5
4
3
5
5.
Results/Conclusion
No of
Needle
Thread
1
1
2
3
3
2
1
2
No of looper
thread
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
No of spreader
thread
The different types of stitches are observed and applied on the fabric precisely and accurately.
Studied different types of machines with the help of which the stitches are applied. The different
types of stitches are applied on fabric and understand the applications of these stitches in
garments.
6. Reference
www.sewing.about.com
www.definetextile.com/2013/12/overlock-sewing-machine.html
SPI
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National Textile University

BSc. Textile Engineering

To study different stitch types

Date Experiment was conducted: May 8, 2015.

Study of different stitch types

Study of different stitch types

Study of different stitch types

Equipment and Materials

Study of different stitch types

Observation and Calculation

Study of different stitch types

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