Garment & Textile · Defect

Defect — Skipped Stitch

Gap in seam caused by needle not catching thread loop.

Origin

Global

Era

Modern

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Industrialist View

Causes: timing, needle bent, poor thread, machine speed.

Tailor & Garment-Worker View

Inspector marks and returns piece to operator for repair.

Construction & Use

Common on stretch fabric.

Related Terms

Broken Stitch Seam Pucker

Dictionary Entry

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