Hello, everybody! Nice to see you again in this fabric series webinar. Today my topic concerns Stitch Methods In Manufacturing And Their Benefits. Let’s begin, and hope you will enjoy this episode.
For fabric, one relatively subtle area that deserves special attention is stitching. It may be small, but the stitching is an important consideration when manufacturing fabric products. Different sewing stitches for different products offer their own advantages and disadvantages. Some stitches are better suited for style and decoration. Understanding the stitches used in manufacturing can help you to learn more about the products and fabrics. Let’s unravel the mystery behind common and unique stitches and examine their pros and cons.
And I'm going to share it in 3 parts as usual. First is the Commonly Used Stitches for Display Products you need to know. Then, I want to share with you the Special Applications of Stitches& Their Benefits.
Finally, further up from Seam Line for Large Sizes.
Okay, let’s start with the basic knowledge of stitch range to help you roughly distinguish the stitches.
For our products, we currently use four types of stitches production. They are flat-seam like a single stitch, double stitch, quadruple stitch, and laser cutting.
A single stitch is mainly for a small flag, like a garden flag, which is concise and simple. We always use double stitches for most products as you can see. For instance, standard 2x3ft flag, 3x5ft flag, advertising flag, etc. As for quadruple stitches, they are used to reinforce the flag and banner in large sizes. Products would be more durable under strong wind without falling off. Then the last one-Laser cutting edge. Apply to bunting flag, hand flag, and podium flag. A fine edge offers a nice looking for these products.
Now you may have a preliminary idea of the stitches we have. I would like to share with you some applications of stitches & the benefits they bring. I will introduce them one by one.
Firstly, a Lock stitch---is a stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming, or seaming. Overlocking is also referred to as "overedging", "merrowing", or "serging". Though "serging” technically refers to overlocking with cutters, however, the four terms are used interchangeably in practice. At present, we use these special stitches for our beach blanket. Boast good seam strength and fine edge, this lock stitch is a good method for fabric products.
For our face mask and eye mask, we use slide-edge covering. This method could well cover the fabric to improve durability and comfort.
The third one would be the hemming edge for our banner. After testing and receiving clients' feedback, our workshop adds 2.5cm web to the hem all-around as a reinforcement like the image shown here. That practice is universally used in the market.
Now go ahead with the flag. This year, we upgraded stitches from basic double stitches to Diagonal line reinforcement with a white pad, which provides double security for tearing off under strong wind. This upgrade has already received good feedback from our clients.
In the final part, let’s discuss stitches for seam lines and strength. Besides the standard and unique stitches methods, seam line is also a point that can not be ignored.
As we mentioned in the previous webinar, the max width for material and machine is 160 to 320 cm. If the size is beyond the limit, it will need several pieces of fabric sewn together. So, for tent back wall, table cloth, and large flag and banner, we will use seam lines. Here we use invisible stitches to make seam lines invisible and get the logo lined up perfectly.
Also, for large flags and banners, high seam strength is indispensable to avoid tearing. CFM has rich experience with large flags and banners like 15x25ft and 20x30ft. This size normally requires at least 3pcs sewn together as photos shown here. Reinforced edge and strong seam line is the vital point for life span.
Whatever fabric products you’re manufacturing, this will help you have an idea of your desired stitching properties and seam strength so as to make your products meet customers’ expectations.
The fabric and printing you select aren’t the only choices to consider when making products. Stitches play a vital role not just in seam strength, flexibility and appearance, but also in the length of sewing cycles and cost of manufacturing.
Okay, that’s the end of today’s webinar. If you still have any questions about this subject, you could send an email to us or contact us online directly. We should get back to you.
Thanks for your kind patience! Wish to see you in the next episode. Bye!
