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Sewing method to increase seam strength

  • US 20050188907A1
  • Filed: 02/27/2004
  • Published: 09/01/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/27/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for producing a garment seam between a first garment component and a second garment component, said method comprising the steps:

  • (a) placing the first garment component having a first and a second surface in an adjacent relationship to a second garment component having a first surface and a second surface so as to define a seam;

    (b) providing a sewing machine set-up with at least one low-melt sewing thread and at least one high-melt sewing thread;

    (c) sewing the first and second garment components together by using the sewing machine such that at least one stitch running along the seam contains the at least one low-melt sewing thread; and

    (d) applying sufficient heat to the stitched seam to cause the low-melt sewing thread to melt and flow onto the two garment surfaces acting as an adhesive to form a bond along the garment surfaces of the seam and around the high melt sewing thread.

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