ASTM D6193 : 16(2025)

Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams

Standard Details

1.1 This practice covers the requirements and characteristics of stitches and seams used in the fabrication of sewn items.

1.2 This practice identifies the category, formation, and general purpose for stitch types and seam types used in the fabrication of sewn items.

1.3 Subsequent to a general discussion of stitches and seams that include schematic indices, this practice is comprised of the following sections that are listed in the order in which they appear:

1.3.1 Section 5—Classification of Stitch Types for which drawings are shown in Stitch Figs. 1–69,

1.3.2 Section 6—Classification of Seam Types for which drawings are shown in Seam Figs. 70–288, and

1.3.3 Annex A1—Seam Assembly Recommendations.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.