Title:

Open ended lab report (Analysis of T-Shirt)

Abstract:
In this experiment we know about the stitch and seam classes that were used in the T-
shirts. I observe different sub classes of seam For example superimposed seam lapped seam
on my T-Shirt. The objective was to understand stitch type and machine type used to stich the
sample.

Theory:
We will describe the stitch and seam classes that were used in the given sample(T-
Shirt).
Superimposed Seam: It is used when we superimpose on ply of fabric on the other ply.
These seams can be sewn with a lock stitch, chain stitch, over edge stitch or safety stitch.
Lapped seam: It is formed by two or more pieces of fabric joined by overlapping at the
needle. Fabric pieces would extend both left and right from the overlapped area.
Bound seam: It is formed by sewing one piece of fabric or binding as it encompasses the
edge of one or more pieces of fabric. These are used to finish the edges of garments.
Necklines, short sleeves on some styles of tee shirts and sleeve less.
Edge finishing: It is the stitching used widely in the T-shirts that is done on the edge of
single ply fabric with or without folded edge.
Stitch classes
Class 400
It is a multithread chain stitch requires one or more needle threads that form loops as they
pass through the fabric and inter loop with the looper thread on the underside. It requires an
upper needle thread and a looper to carry the lower thread and form a loop underside the
fabric.
Class 406 three threads is used in the sample as a bottom cover stitch.
Class 500
The over edge often called over lock, serge, overcast or merrow. All 500 class machines trim
the edge of the fabric just in front of needle. These stitch use more thread and more stretchy
than lock stitch.
It is not appropriate to use in attaching a patch pocket or for the topstitching as it would trim
along the stitch line.
Over edge machines must have a pair of knives and three stitch forming devices, a needle to
carry the thread through the fabric, a looper to carry the thread from the needle on the bottom
and a looper to over the edge of material on the top
Class 504 three thread is used in T-Shirts
Class 600
It is called the flat lock stich. Stitch is formed by two or more needle loops passing through
the material, inter looping on the underside and interlocking on the upper side.
A spreader or cover thread finger carriers the cover thread across the surface of the fabric
between the needles
Class 602 four thread cover stich is used in the sample.

Results and Discussion:

Figure Back view Figure Front view

It has class 400 stitch multi-thread chain stitch in which three threads are used
one or more of the needle and one thread is of the looper.It is an example of
Edge finishing. This type is used at the bottom of the T-Shirt.

Figure: Back view Figure: Front view

Its stitch class is 500. Three needle and two looper threads are used. It is located
at the sides below the armpits. Superimposed seam is used.
Figure Back view Figure Front view
Class 600 stitch is used in which two or more needle threads are used and spreader and looper
is also used.It is located at the shoulder and neck. Lapped seam is used.

Chain stitch 300 is used in which one needle and one bobbin thread is used.It is used to join
labels on the T-Shirts.

Conclusion:
It is concluded that mainly class 400,500,600 is included in the stitching of sample.
Superimposed Lapped seam is mainly used and edge finishing is done at the bottom.