STREET WEARCUSTOM STITCHING TYPES
Tailoring Precision and Durability for Your Apparel
Custom stitching is a critical aspect of garment manufacturing that not only enhances the durability of your clothing but also elevates its overall design and aesthetic appeal. The right stitching technique ensures that your garments withstand wear and tear while delivering a polished, professional finish.
Whether you're creating custom sportswear, streetwear, or high-end fashion pieces, choosing the right stitching method is key to achieving both functionality and style. Below are some of the most commonly used custom stitching techniques to suit various design needs.
TWO-NEEDLE STITCHING
Enhanced Durability with Dual Parallel Lines
Two-needle stitching, also known as double needle stitching, uses two parallel rows of stitches to provide extra durability and strength to the seams. This technique reinforces the seam and is commonly used in high-stress areas of garments such as jeans, jackets, and outerwear. The double stitch also gives a clean, professional look, making it ideal for casual wear and workwear where strength and aesthetics are equally important.
CROSSOVER STITCHING
Strong and Stylish with a Decorative Finish
Crossover stitching involves crossing two lines of stitching over each other, creating a visually appealing and reinforced seam. This method is often used in areas that need extra durability, such as shoulder seams or pockets, but also adds a decorative element to the garment. Crossover stitching is particularly useful in casual or streetwear where both strength and unique style are prioritized.
OVERLOCK STITCHING
Edge Finishing with a Seamless Look
Overlock stitching (serging) is used to finish the raw edges of fabric to prevent fraying and give a clean, professional look to the garment. This type of stitching encases the fabric edges in thread, often trimming the excess fabric simultaneously. Overlock stitches are highly durable and flexible, making them a common choice for finishing seams on knit fabrics, stretch garments, and activewear.
CYLINDER BED LOCK STITCH
For Tubular or Hard-to-Reach Areas
Cylinder bed lock stitch is used for sewing round or tubular pieces of fabric, such as sleeves, cuffs, pant legs, or even caps. The cylinder-shaped machine bed allows the fabric to move around the cylinder smoothly, ensuring even and precise stitching in hard-to-reach areas. This method is crucial for creating clean and durable seams in garments with cylindrical structures and is widely used in leatherwork and sportswear.