Service Stitch Count Vs. Total Thread Count in Sewing Machines
Service stitch count and thread count are two different terms related to sewing. While one is a count conducted on a sewing machine, the other refers to the fabric itself.
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Stitch Count
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Embroidery machines keep a tally of stitches. Modern day embroidery machines are computerized and have a nifty built-in feature that can follow a machine's stitch count over the course of its lifetime.
Embroidery Machines
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Embroiderers set the fees on sewing jobs according to the actual amount of stitches they use, and service stitch count makes the billing for any specific job that much easier. It's also useful in the reselling of a machine, as prospective buyers can determine the degree to which a machine has been utilized by its stitch count.
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Thread Count
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The higher a thread count, the softer the fabric. Thread count refers to the actual number of threads woven together -- per square inch -- in the creation of any given fabric. A fabric that is higher in thread count will be much softer and less likely to pill than a fabric manufactured with minimal stitching. Bed sheets are commonly manufactured and retailed with thread count specifications. Folks desiring more luxurious (thus pricey) linens will seek those with higher thread count.
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