MIL-DTL-44477A(GL)
TABLE I. End item visual defects (cont'd.)
Classification
Major Minor
Defect
Examine
NOTE: A scam shall be classified as open when one
or more stitches joining a seam are broken or
when two or more skipped stitches or run-offs
occur. On a double stitching seam, a seam shall
be considered open when either one or both sides
of the scam are open.
Improperly or loosely applied showing
Binding
111
raw edge of fabric
End of binding not finished as specified
208
or overlapped less than 1 inch
112
Seam and stitch type WIong seam or stitch type
Loose, resulting in a loosely exposed
Stitch tension
top or bobbin thread; tight, resulting
in excessive tightness of fabric on
113
seams
209
One stitch less than minimum specified
Stitches per inch
Two or more stitches less than
114
minimum specified
One or two stitches in excess of maximum
210
specified
More than two stitches in excess of
115
maximum specified
NOTE: Variation in the number of stitches per inch,
caused by the operator speeding up the
machine and pulling the fabric in order to
sew over heavy places, heavy seams or in
turning corners, shall be classified as follows:
a. Within the major defect classification
- minor defect
b. Within the minor defect classification
- no defect
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