Garment & Textile · Stitch
Stitch — Chainstitch (101/401)
Single-thread (101) or two-thread (401) stitch looped on underside.
Origin
Global
Era
Modern
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Industrialist View
401 used for strong seams (jeans inseam, flat-fell). 101 for basting.
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Stretchier than lockstitch — good for stretch wovens.
Construction & Use
Can unravel from one end if broken.