ASTM D5646-96(2008)
Historical Standard: ASTM D5646-96(2008) Standard Terminology of Basic Sewing Machine Stitches for Home Use
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ASTM D5646
1. 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
Federal Standard
Fed.Std.751a, Stitches, Seams and StitchingKeywords
seam; stitch;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 01.040.61 (Clothing industry (Vocabularies)); 61.080 (Sewing machines and other equipment for the clothing industry)
DOI: 10.1520/D5646-96R08
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