[amayausers] Re: Dog Collars

Here's my thoughts...
1) use the largest needle size you have...those woven webbelts
are dense and would be hard to push a thin needle through. (If that's
the type of collar)
2) use auto density on a test and see where it sets the density-
I know on hats, before auto density-I was running much higher than
16-to keep thread from breaking. With auto density I let the machine
pick it.
3)slow down stitch speed-start around 600 and see if you can get
rid of the thread breaks by changing needle, density...then gradually
raise the speed.
4) if the adhesive backing isn't helping-and you have only the fast
frame and not the speed clamp frames-then use regular backing
but get a couple of those 'wedge' clamps-the WACF hat frame
comes with them but get larger ones, bend the 'ears' down so
they don't get hung up and use them to hold the collar in place.
I did that with tote bags before we got the speed frame system.
5) double check needle alignment to the needleplate, and use a
new needle-in case there is a burr on the end.

I know the Amaya will sew on leather so a dog collar shouldn't
be too difficult-you just have to figure out all the variables that
contribute to broken threads.
Roland

On Apr 26, 2007, at 9:48 AM, Lee or Terri Hoover wrote:

> Hi Darlene,
>
> When I do dog collars, I use a regular hoop.  First hoop a very heavy
> tearaway (without the collar), then stitch an outline of the collar  
> on the
> tearaway, using masking tape - tape the collar on the backing using  
> the
> outline for alignment.  I tape just barely along the top and bottom  
> edges of
> the collar, tape the ends of the collar down on the hoop, tape  
> buckles down
> - all to make sure nothing flaps around that could get caught.  I  
> despise
> the adhesive backing, as I believe it has caused me great headaches!
>
> When I do use the adhesive backing, I float a layer of tearaway or  
> wax paper
> below the adhesive backing and the needle plate.  Also, use solvy  
> or wax
> paper on top.  All of this to hopefully help the needle and bobbin  
> area from
> getting gummy.
>
> Also, slow the speed down and make sure pressure foot height is  
> correct.
>
> Not sure this really answered your questions.
>
> Terri
> Embroidery Creations
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Darlene Weber
> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 8:33 AM
> To: Amaya
> Subject: [amayausers] Dog Collars
>
> I need some advice.
>
>   I am trying to stitch names and phone numbers on dog collars for a
> customer.
>
>   I am using the fast frame sleeve frame with tacky backing.  The  
> collars
> are for larger dogs, so they are about 1" wide but are about 1'8"  
> thick.  I
> have set the thickness on manual at 16.  The thread keeps breaking  
> after a
> couple of stitches.
>
>   Can anyone give me some suggestions???
>   Please!
>   Thanks!
>
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