C&S common
Abbreviation Name ISO Picture Remark SPI
Can be lockstitch
TS Topstitch __ 10-12
or chainstitch
Topstitch that is
ES Edgestitch __ approx 1mm away 10-12
from seam or edge
GG
Gauge __
distance between
__
(sewing) stitches
distance between
Margin Margin __ the last stitches to __
hem/ seam
Total height of the
hem including the
Hem height Hem height __ stitch. __
Measure from edge
to outer line of the
stitch.
LS Lockstitch 301 10-12
use for detail that
need stretchiness,
CS Chainstitch 401 10-12
neck seam, shoulder
seam, belt or straps,
cuff seam...with the
to combine
stitch name e.g:
SN Single needle __ __
SNTS = single needle
topstitch
C&S common
Double
DN CVS needle 406 14-16
Coverstitch
C&S swimwear / underwear
Abbreviation Name ISO Picture Remark SPI
Can be lockstitch
TS Topstitch __ 10-12
or chainstitch
Topstitch that is
ES Edgestitch __ approx 1mm away 10-12
from seam or edge
GG
Gauge __
distance between
__
(sewing) stitches
distance between
Margin Margin __ the last stitches to __
hem/ seam
Total height of the
hem including the
Hem height Hem height __ stitch. __
Measure from edge
to outer line of the
stitch.
use for detail that
need stretchiness,
CS Chainstitch 401 10-12
neck seam, shoulder
seam, belt or straps,
cuff seam...with the
to combine
stitch name e.g:
SN Single needle __ __
SNTS = single needle
topstitch
Double
DN CVS needle 406 14-16
Coverstitch
C&S swimwear / underwear
swimwear / 8 cycles
ZZ stitch Zigzag stitch 304
intimate per inch
C&S extend
Abbreviation Name ISO Picture Remark SPI
Can be lockstitch
TS Topstitch __ 10-12
or chainstitch
Topstitch that is
ES Edgestitch __ approx 1mm away 10-12
from seam or edge
GG
Gauge __
distance between
__
(sewing) stitches
distance between
Margin Margin __ the last stitches to __
hem/ seam
Total height of the
hem including the
Hem height Hem height __ stitch. __
Measure from edge
to outer line of the
stitch.
The seam will be
placed at the middle
Straddling __ __ of the stitch lines. __
The margin is 0.
LS Lockstitch 301 10-12
use for detail that
need stretchiness,
CS Chainstitch 401 10-12
neck seam, shoulder
seam, belt or straps,
cuff seam...with the
to combine
stitch name e.g:
SN Single needle __ __
SNTS = single needle
topstitch
C&S extend
Abbreviation Name ISO Picture Remark SPI
swimwear / 8 cycles
ZZ stitch Zigzag stitch 304
intimate per inch
Double
DN CVS needle 406 0.3 GG or 0.6GG 10-12
Coverstitch
3needle
3N CVS 4thread 407 0.6GG 14-16
Coverstitch
2 needle
2N4TH CVS 4thread 602 0.3 GG or 0.6GG 14-16
coverstitch
3needle
3N5TH CVS 5thread 605 0.6GG 14-16
coverstitch
4needle
4N6TH CVS 5thread 607 0.6GG 14-16
flatlock stitch
Purl merrow stitch
2thread 502 0.3-0.5cm GG 22-26
overedge
Blind stitch-C&S Blindstitch 503 12-14
Light woven/ Denim
Abbreviation Name ISO Picture Remark SPI
Can be lockstitch
TS Topstitch __ 10-12
or chainstitch
Topstitch that is
ES Edgestitch __ approx 1mm away 10-12
from seam or edge
GG
Gauge __
distance between
__
(sewing) stitches
distance between
Margin Margin __ the last stitches to __
hem/ seam
Total height of the
hem including the
Hem height Hem height __ stitch. __
Measure from edge
to outer line of the
stitch.
The seam will be
placed at the middle
Straddling __ __ of the stitch lines. __
The margin is 0.
Twin TS
Twin needle 0.3 GG or 0.6GG 10-12
topstitch
to combine with the
stitch name e.g:
SN Single needle __ __
SNTS = single needle
topstitch
Blindstitch __ 103 3.5-4
Light woven/ Denim
Abbreviation Name ISO Picture Remark SPI
24-28/
Bartack __ 304 0.6cm
length
reinforcement at
Triangle stitch __ __ opening edge, 10-12
using lockstitch
SNTS
reinforcement at
Box stitch __ __ bottom of placket 10-12
/with or without
crossed stitch
Purl merrow stitch
2thread 502 0.3-0.5cm GG 30-34
overedge
Blazer
Abbreviation Name ISO Picture Remark SPI
Can be lockstitch
TS Topstitch __ 10-12
or chainstitch
Topstitch that is
ES Edgestitch __ approx 1mm away 10-12
from seam or edge
GG
Gauge __
distance between
__
(sewing) stitches
distance between
Margin Margin __ the last stitches to __
hem/ seam
Twin TS
Twin needle 0.3 GG or 0.6GG 10-12
topstitch
Total height of the
hem including the
Hem height Hem height __ stitch. __
Measure from edge
to outer line of the
stitch.
LS Lockstitch 301 10-12
to combine with the
stitch name e.g:
SN Single needle __ __
SNTS = single needle
topstitch
Blindstitch __ 103 3.5-4
Blazer
Abbreviation Name ISO Picture Remark SPI
24-28/
Bartack __ 304 0.6cm
length
reinforcement at
Triangle stitch __ __ opening edge, 10-12
using lockstitch
decorative stitch
Pickstitch
Pin / Pick/ 201
along collar or
__
Saddle stitch lapel edge or lining
seam
