You are absolutely right Toni. Sharon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Toni" <tlwetter@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 4:52 AM Subject: [amayausers] Re: Embroidering rayon/poly shirts above pocket > If you align with the buttons or placket and the pocket is crooked then > the > embroidery will appear crooked even if it is straight. If you align with > the pocket the embroidery will appear to be straight when the garment is > worn. > > Toni Wetter > tlwetter@xxxxxxxxxxx > Classic Embroidery, Inc. > Almont, MI > (586) 255-4065 (cell phone) > (810) 798-2160 (leave message) > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:17 AM > Subject: [amayausers] Re: Embroidering rayon/poly shirts above pocket > > >> This message was posted by Theresa S. on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT >> REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by >> clicking >> here: >> http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/2/163.html#000001 >> >> Hi promocanuck...I'm another "relative newby" to embroidery...but have >> many years sewing and fabric background. >> >> Keep in mind, a twill is like denim...it is not woven "straight"' that >> is, >> with the warp (up and down) threads at 90 degrees to the weft >> (crosswise). >> Therefore, the fabric will not be as stable. It will inherently have a >> stretch or "give" in it. I would recommend you stick it down good to >> your backing, so there is no chance of it moving. Also, in my >> observations, pockets are often times not straight. Instructions I have >> recommend aligning with the front edge of the shirt or the >> buttonholes...that way, the embroidery will be straight, even if the >> pocket is crooked. >> >> Any one else have thoughts? >> >> =========================================================== >> >> The AmayaUsers Mailing List >> Website: http://www.amayausers.com >> Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards >> Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list >> >> =========================================================== >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.1/822 - Release Date: 5/28/2007 >> 11:40 AM >> > > > =========================================================== > > The AmayaUsers Mailing List > Website: http://www.amayausers.com > Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list > > =========================================================== =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================