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Reviewing visible topstitching.
How do I specify decorative or visible stitching on pet apparel?
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THE BUYING ANSWER
Start with a clear definition.
Mark the stitch lines and their intended distance from the relevant edge or seam. Record the thread appearance and the areas where stitching should stop. Review the actual sample rather than treating a drawn line as proof of the final finish.
The decision behind the detail.
Changing thread contrast can make small variations more visible. Compare the chosen thread against the garment material under the agreed viewing conditions.
PREPARE ONLY WHAT IS RELEVANT
Three details to bring.
- Stitch path
- Mark the start, end and direction of each visible line.
- Edge reference
- Identify the edge used to locate the stitching.
- Thread appearance
- Describe colour and the desired visual prominence.
Check together
- Check corners and starts as well as long straight sections.
- Compare left and right details where symmetry is intended.
- Record the accepted sample view for later inspection.
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