By observing the hand-sewn running stitches of fifth grade 98 students, current characteristics
of students’ sewing skills were investigated. A more accurate method of evaluation was discussed by
comparing the visual evaluation by university students with the measurements of stitches. In addition, we
discussed the relationship between the sewing skill, visual evaluation, and skillfulness in fingers/hands by
conducting a thread tying test. The results are as follows :
1. Sewing skills were defined by representing the in and out of needles by coordinates and measuring
the number of stitches, length of the stitches, and distance from base line. As a result, the average
number of stitches in 15 minutes were 30.3 stitches, but it was found to vary greatly among
individuals, with the front stitches generally matching the specified length, while the back stitches
tended to be larger than specified.
2. The validity of the visual evaluation method was examined by comparing the measured values of the
stitch and the visual evaluation conducted by university students. In general, comprehensive visual
evaluation tended to be based heavily on speed rather than on accuracy of the stitches. Addition ally
a point-of-view evaluation enables more comprehensive evaluation for both quality and quantity of
stitches.
3. The results of the thread tying test were related to the accuracy of the hand-sewing stitches. Therefore,
it is important to teach the students to learn how to sew correctly.
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