[amayausers] Re: Having trouble with Micro Fonts
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Trish:
I am guessing you already looked at the code sheets but if not take a look.
Tons of good stuff there - and while not the end all and be all, they are a
good start.
First - The big trick to small stuff is to use a 65/9 needle and to use 60
weight thread (Madiera among others make it). So, you are going with thinner
thread and a smaller needle. We dedicate needles 15 and 16 to black and white
60 weight with the appropriate needles - so we don't have to keep changing it.
Second, make sure the type of needle you are using matches the material - sharp
or ballpoint. If you are tearing, you might be using sharp on something you
should be using a ballpoint on.
Third, slow the machine down a little.
Forth - DO NOT ADD UNDERLAY. Micro fonts already include it. This again is
where the code sheet comes in handy. This could add to the tearing - too many
stitches in too small an area.
Fifth - Decrease the density - ie. bump the number up (that always gets my
wife!) Move the density up I say - she says, you want this more dense? I say,
no less dense... whos on first... and the Abott and Costello routine continues.
Sixth - Use good backing. We use two sheets of 1.5 inch cut away. I know you
can get away with one, but in our experience, building a good foundation always
helps.
Seventh - Consider using solvy. We don't but some folks on the list swear by
it.
Last - If one Micro isn't working for you, try another - and give ALL CAPS a
shot for small lettering or increase the size slightly to maybe .28.
Ok, that's all for now. BTW, what font were you using.
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