[amayausers.com] Re: Boring needle for Amaya

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Maggie,
The professional patch companies either use "merrow" machines to give a nice 
finished merrowed edge or they have laser cutting machines that not only cut 
the fabric 'right on the money' but also melt back the finished edge which 
holds everything together should one stitch get pulled.  And they're fast too.
If you are going to do patches, it should only be a few for family or loved 
ones.  For this process will take more time than you realize and it's not cost 
effective unless your customer is willing to "Pay Bigtime".
If you are going to do a large quantity, shop/farm them out to a patch company. 
 Check the archives as many folks here have recommended many.
To make your patch, sew out your design onto sturdy fabric with a nice satin 
stitch around the perimeter.
Purchase a bonding sheet, like "Heat Bond" (I bought at Wal*Mart).  They come 
in various thicknesses.  Peel off the wax paper from one side of the bonding 
sheet and iron it onto the back of the fabric after you've sewn your design and 
popped it out of the hoop.  After it cools, stedily cut with a pair of scissors 
around the outside edge of the satin stitch.  
If you accidentally cut a few of the satin stitches, the bonding material 
(feels like "hot glue") will hold everything together.
Some people say you can remove the final sheet of wax paper from the back of 
the patch and iron it onto the garment where it is to be placed.  But 
personally I say you should still sew it on with a sewing machine for rugged 
support.

Hope this helps.
Ed Orantes

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