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Release a Snagged Stitch on an Insulated Jacket

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  1. Release a Snagged Stitch on an Insulated Jacket, Assess the issue: passo 1, immagine 1 di 3 Release a Snagged Stitch on an Insulated Jacket, Assess the issue: passo 1, immagine 2 di 3 Release a Snagged Stitch on an Insulated Jacket, Assess the issue: passo 1, immagine 3 di 3
    • Any exposed stitch on a garment runs the risk of becoming snagged. Snags are most often caused by the stitch catching on something sharp and being pulled.

    • A standard machine straight stitch is comprised of a top and bottom thread. A snag occurs when the top thread gets pulled through the bottom thread, bunching the fabric. This excess of thread creates the loop.

    • As long as the thread wasn't cut, this guide will show how to release this loop back into the stitch.

  2. Release a Snagged Stitch on an Insulated Jacket, Down and synthetic insulation: passo 2, immagine 1 di 3 Release a Snagged Stitch on an Insulated Jacket, Down and synthetic insulation: passo 2, immagine 2 di 3 Release a Snagged Stitch on an Insulated Jacket, Down and synthetic insulation: passo 2, immagine 3 di 3
    • Despite looking the same from the outside, topstitching has slightly different functionality on different types of insulation:

    • Down Insulation - The stitching is crucial to the functionality of the insulation because it creates separate baffles (channels) that contain the feathers. Snagged loops and cut threads should be repaired as soon as possible.

    • Synthetic Sheet Insulation (Nano Puff®, DAS®) - The stitching on sheet insulation holds the insulation in place against a shell or liner. Since the sheet insulation can hold itself together, thread snags and cuts are less detrimental than with down garments. Cutting loose Nano Puff threads doesn't affect technical performance.

    • Synthetic Yarn Insulation (Micro/Macro Puff®/DAS® Light) - Yarn-style insulation is a hybrid of down and sheet insulation. The yarn clusters hold themselves in place vertically, and the topstitching holds them in place horizontally. Snagged and torn stitching is less imperative to fix than down, but more crucial than sheet insulation.

  3. Release a Snagged Stitch on an Insulated Jacket, Release the thread loop: passo 3, immagine 1 di 3 Release a Snagged Stitch on an Insulated Jacket, Release the thread loop: passo 3, immagine 2 di 3 Release a Snagged Stitch on an Insulated Jacket, Release the thread loop: passo 3, immagine 3 di 3
    • The goal is to redistribute the thread in the loop back into the stitch. This will also release the fabric bunching, which often occurs on both sides of the loop. Either distribute half of the thread loop to each side or work from the middle outwards.

    • Grab a pointed tool small enough to slide under the stitches, like an awl, toothpick, or safety pin. Don't use a seam ripper.

    • Starting on the stitch directly next to the loop, use the pointed tool to carefully pull the loop thread through the stitch.

    • Continue pulling the loop through stitch-by-stitch. The loop will get smaller and smaller as the thread is distributed evenly to each stitch.

  4. Release a Snagged Stitch on an Insulated Jacket, Quality control: passo 4, immagine 1 di 3 Release a Snagged Stitch on an Insulated Jacket, Quality control: passo 4, immagine 2 di 3 Release a Snagged Stitch on an Insulated Jacket, Quality control: passo 4, immagine 3 di 3
    • If the snagged loop was properly redistributed, the fabric should lay flat as if it was new. Check both sides of the stitch.

    • Steam out any wrinkles left in the fabric.

  5. Release a Snagged Stitch on an Insulated Jacket, Troubleshooting: passo 5, immagine 1 di 2 Release a Snagged Stitch on an Insulated Jacket, Troubleshooting: passo 5, immagine 2 di 2
    • POCKET ZIPPERS: One of the largest causes of snags is pocket zippers that catch the topstitching on forearms. Close pocket zippers when not in use to reduce this possibility.

    • CUT THREAD: If the snagged thread is cut, you'll need to use a sewing machine to remake the stitch.

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