Common Seam Quality Defects in Denim

A visual catalog of seam defects occurred during jeans manufacturing. Includes a detailed illustrated description of the defects and recommended solutions to them.

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The Effects of Different Fabric Types and Seam Designs on the Seam Efficiency

An undergraduate thesis paper by Courtney LaPere of Eastern Michigan University.

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Stitch and Seam Guide to the ASTM Standard D-6193

A very good guide to learn about different seam types and stitch classes. This guide is designed to enable you to easily find and utilize the correct ASTM D-6193 stitch and seam standard for your product specifications, communications and development.

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The Sewability of Elastic Fabric

A complete guideline for sewing elastic fabric. Mentions what type of stitch should be used, what type of stitch density should be used, what type of needle should be used to sew elastic fabrics etc.

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Sewing Knitted Fabrics

A guideline for sewing of outerwear, underwear, lingerie, shirts, blouses, swimwear and leisurewear. Also lists the most important stitch types in the knitted fabrics industry with sewing thread requirements for standard sewing parameters.

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Determining your sewing thread requirement

A document developed by Amann Group, Germany for their software. Lists different stitch class with appearance and their consumption. Also gives you idea about the factors that influence thread demand.

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A-Z about Sewing Thread

A document containing everything you need to know about sewing thread like their types, how they are made, sizing systems, suitable needle and machine, their fastness and a glossary.

Thanks to Mr. Priyank Goyal for providing this document.

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