Stitches Per Inch | Definition

Pronunciation: 

stit-ches pur inch

Definition: 

Stitches per inch refers to a setting on a sewing machine where you can select how  many stitches are run per inch of material you are sewing.  For synthetics, 8 stitches per inch is a good place to start, but might need to be adjusted if your encounter problems or need more/less reinforcement.

 

Glossary Category:

Sewing