Definitions for "Chainstitch"
A stitch that interloops the needle thread(s) with a bottom looper thread on the underside of the seam. Most main seams sewn in woven apparel are sewn with this stitch formation.
Refers to a 401 multi-thread chainstitch where a needle thread is interlooped with a bottom looper thread on the underside of the seam. A looper thread 60% of the strength of the needle thread can be used and still maintain seam strength because a loop of looper thread holds the needle thread on the underside of the seam. Most main seams on woven apparel are seamed with this stitch formation.
Decorative sewing stitch where loops are connected like the links of a chain and the thread is not locked together.