In the custom sewn\u00a0business, it would be great if there was a standard checklist for\u00a0every finished product. However, each product is different will have its own specific criteria.<\/p>\n
Without giving away all of our secrets, here is\u00a0a standard list of things we check to ensure a quality product.<\/p>\n
Fit:<\/span> Does the item the bag\/pouch is designed to hold fit properly inside<\/span><\/p>\n Placement of Parts (web, veclro, snaps, etc):<\/span> At mark or within tolerance allowed<\/p>\n Seam Allowances:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0typically 3\/16\u201d on all products; seams are to be within +\/- 1\/16\u201d.<\/p>\n Cuts<\/span>\u00a0– cuts\u00a0in material flaws, crooked cuts, ragged cuts<\/p>\n Snaps\/Rivets<\/span> – set in wrong position, missed hole, machine not set correctly<\/p>\n Closing Stitches:<\/span>\u00a0in the same line as the binding stitches on the front and back of the product.<\/p>\n Bartacks:<\/span> check location; placement is critical, can cause some items to be too small<\/p>\n T<\/span>ension and Thread Clipping:<\/span>\u00a0 Stitches should be tight and the tension should be set so you cannot see the loop of the top and bottom threads.\u00a0Threads\u00a0clipped\u00a0to within tolerance.<\/p>\n Stitch Length<\/span> –\u00a0typically 7-11 stitches\/inch<\/p>\n Binding<\/span> – not applied correctly, loose, smashed, uneven, not caught on both sides, overlapped binding not covered.<\/p>\n Programmable stitching<\/span> – out of bobbin thread, missing bartack, tacked in wrong position, located part in wrong position, tack chewed up binding.<\/p>\n Remember, it’s always best to have a second sets of eyes inspect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here is a standard list of things we check to ensure a quality product. Continue reading