DIN 61400:2002-04

The document classifies, designates, describes and illustrates the various kinds of stitch types used in hand- and machine-sewn seams. For the analysis of stitch types used in the fabrication of sewn articles, a clear understanding of the terms smployed is essential. The following standard nomenclature, descriptions of stitch types and the system of identifying symbols should provide valuable information for purchasing officers, garment manufacturers, machine manufacturers, students and others, who require a reference book on this subject. This standard is not intended to be a specification but primarily a descriptive guide for purposes of identification and ease of reference.