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Class 7- Applied seam
Class 8- Enclosed seam
STITCHES
A Stitch is the configuration of the interlacing of sewing thread in a specific repeated unit.

The stitches are formed based on the following three principles.
1 Intralooping : Passing of a loop of thread through another loop formed by the same thread.
2 Interlooping : Passing of a thread through another loop formed by a different thread.
3 Interlacing: Passing of a thread over or around thread or loop of another thread.

Stitch Classifications
Stitch can be divided into six main categories.
1 Class 100 – Single thread chain stitch
2 Class 200- Hand stitch
3 Class 300 – Lock stitch – Hook & bobbin

4 Class 400 – Multi thread chain stitch –Looper
5 Class 500 –Overedge and safety chain stitch
6 Class 600 – Cover stitch – Similar to 400, but with top cover

Introduction of Pressing technology

At the end of this lesson, you shall be able to:
• functions of pressing
• categories of fabric according to pressing required
• tools and Equipment for garment pressing.

Garment Pressing
Pressing is a finishing process done onto a cloth by heat and pressure with or without steam to remove creases
and to impart a flat appearance to the cloth or garments. There are various pressing machines which are used in
garment industry. Pressing equipments play the role of making garments in a presentable form free from creases
and crushing. The aesthetic appeal of the garment is increased by pressing.
Functions of Pressing
1 To remove the unwanted creases and crush marks
2 To induce creases to the garment based on the design requirement

3 To enable the garment fit to the contour of the body
4 To enable further sewing by preparing the garment for next sewing operation
5 To finally finish the garment for packing
Categories of Pressing:
Garments are divided into various classes according to the need of pressing upon them.

1 Garments requiring minimal pressing – Single ply garments such as slips, nightgowns, knitted synthetics and
T-shirts.
2 Garments requiring the use of an iron in under pressing and final pressing – For the opening of seams and
creasing of edges and for pressing garments with gathers and fullness and in situations where style change is
frequent.

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CITS : Apparel - Fashion Design & Technology -Lesson 13-24