[amayausers] Re: 0.18" lettering help.
- From: "Jeff Banks" <banksje@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:40:13 -0600
Hi Veena,
I am at home and will look at it closer at work tomorrow where I have a
machine to sew it on as well. Something to think about, even though you have
chosen .18" as the letter height, this is going to be the height of the
upper case letters. Many of the lower case are .15" or smaller. On a pique
knit, this is going to be tough and still keep definition to the letters.
Many of the letters actually are touching each other as well. I see the
problem you are running into. You are trying to fit 10 pounds of stuff into
a 5 pound bucket. :)
Jeff Banks
----- Original Message -----
From: "Veena Viswanath" <irisembroidery@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "'Jeff Banks'" <banksje@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 3:50 PM
Subject: [amayausers] Re: 0.18" lettering help.
Hello Jeff,
Garment type: pique knit
Backing : 3 oz, cutaway
Topping is solvy
Thread type: 60wt thread polyester
Needle is 65/9
I do have an underlay of center walk with zigzag and the column width is 190
If it does not look good, I will probably do a fill (not complete but
crisscross hatch and will try that).
Veena.
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[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jeff Banks
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 11:47 AM
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Re: 0.18" lettering help.
Veena,
What garment type? Sounds like pique knit? What "recipe" is being used.
"Recipe" meaning backing, topping, thread type, thread weight, size of
needle etc.
If it is a pique knit or similar material topping such as solvy will help
to hold on top. Also, underlay is important. Underlay will help to give a
foundation for the stitches to sit on top of. Sometimes a center walk only
is not enough. Are you using a stock alphabet or making your own lettering?
Is it a block type where you can add some column width, then use an underlay
such as a Double Zig Zag, with a Edge Walk and have them set so the Zig Zag
just fits in between the edge walk lines, and the density of the Zig Zag so
it actually covers the top well, then the density of the top stitches so
that they are just enough to cover and look good. Usually in that size a
density of 5 or higher is good. Also, at this size, 60 weight thread is best
with a 65/9 needle. Regular 40 weight thread is just too large in diameter
to give a nice clean sharp looking edge at that small of size. This is one
recipe, there are other methods as well. If it is possible, sometimes
putting down a fill and the lettering on top of it is good if it fits the
look of the design. I have seen a fill used that is the same color as the
fabric of the garment so it is not noticeable, then the lettering sewn over
it and it looks real good also.
Send me the design, I can look at it here if you would like.
Jeff Banks
Melco Embroidery Systems
---- Original Message -----
From: "Veena Viswanath" <irisembroidery@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 11:54 AM
Subject: [amayausers] 0.18" lettering help.
> Hello All,
>
> I am working on 0.18" lettering for a design. Does some body have time to
> look at it and give me some pointers as to how to make it better. It
> seems
> to sink into the garment?
>
> Thanks so much,
>
> Best Regards,
> Veena Viswanath
>
>
> Iris Embroidery
> www.IrisEmbroidery.com
> (510)-226-6171
>
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