ASTM International - ASTM D5646-96(2008)
Standard Terminology of Basic Sewing Machine Stitches for Home Use
| Organization: | ASTM International |
| Publication Date: | 1 August 2008 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 3 |
| ICS Code (Clothing industry (Vocabularies)): | 01.040.61 |
| ICS Code (Sewing machines and other equipment for the clothing industry): | 61.080 |
scope:
1.1 This terminology covers basic stitches made by sewing machines designed for home use. These terms and definitions are not necessarily consistent with those used in the apparel or home furnishings manufacturing industries. Each stitch is identified with a definition, a discussion of how the stitch is formed and might be used and an illustration of one or more possible stitch patterns. This terminology does not include stitches made by sergers, hemmers, or by attachments to the home sewing machines.
1.2 Additional terms can be found in Terminology D 123.