Stitching
a. Stitch type other than specified, or if not specified, is inappropriate
b. Excessively tight or loose tension
c. Stitches per inch deviation of more than +/- 2 per inch as specified
d. Stitching showing inappropriately, e.g. stay stitching on sleeve cap
e. Single or double-needle topstitching uneven or not uniformly spaced
f. Edge margin of topstitching not uniform or balanced
g. Any topstitching not stitch-on-stitch overlapped at start and finish
h. Stitching ends not properly secured, tied in, or caught in other seams
i. Outside run off stitches are over ¼”
j. Broken stitches if they affect function or appearance
k. Skipped stitches on chainstitch
l. Skipped stitches on lock stitch maximum 1 per seam, or 2 if long seam, when affecting function
m. Bartacks have skipped stitches, or incorrect stitch count
n. Stitches incomplete
o. Stitches irregular
p. Safety stitch wrong width
q. Sewn in pleat over ¼” visible as displayed on inside or outside
r. Spot shirring not uniformly distributed
s. Sewn-in pleats or excessive puckers
t. Needle cuts that appear objectionable or could develop into a hole
u. Garment with more than two needle pricks per six inches