The Difference Between Chain Stitch Quilting And Lock Stitch Quilting

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          In the previous article, we introduced you what quilting is. In this article, we will introduce the two most representative quilting methods, one is chain stitch and the other is lock stitch .

          In order to let you know the differences between the two more clearly, we simply made a table.

Substance

Chain stitch

Lock stitch

Definition

Stitches are formed by two or more sets of threads those are needle thread and looper thread.

Stitches are formed by at two sets of threads those are needle thread and bobbin

thread.

Thread Bound

threads are bound together by interlacing and interloping.

threads are bound together by interlacing.

Stitch

Appearance

looks like lock stitch at top side and double chain at under.

similar in both sides of the fabric.

Stitch

Strength

higher than lock stitch.

lower than chain stitch.

Seam

Puckering

possibility of seam pucker formation

is more than lock stitch.

possibility of seam pucker formation is less than chain stitch.

Extensibility

Extensibility of chain stitch is normally 30%.

Extensibility of lock stitch is less than 30%

Back

Taking

No need of back tacking at finishing end but secured by one cm thread at finishing end.

Stitches are secured by back tacking at starting and finishing end.

Stitch

Speed

Generally chain stitch m/c speed 8000 rpm or more

Generally lock stitch m/c speed 6000 rpm.

Thread

Consumption

more

less

          Of course, each machine has its own characteristics, and we can't just look at its shortcomings, nor ignore its advantages. When you choose to buy a machine, fully consider the purpose of the purchase and the function that the machine can play in order to make the most sensible choice.

chain stitch    lock stitch

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