[amayausers] Re: Patches ?
- From: Bob Purvis <bob.purvis@xxxxxxx>
- To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 05:48:33 -0700
Aaron,
Thank you, good information. Could you forward me the information
related to
where to get the material and Andrew (salem emblems) information?
thanks bob
Linen Barn wrote:
>Bob,
>
>I ordered a twill type material with backing on it specifically for patches.
>Andrew at Salem Emblem refered me to the place to get this and I can look it
>up and give to you if you need it. I usually hoop the material in one of
>the large wood hoops and run 12-25 (depending on patch size) at a time. You
>have to be sure to space them out enough to merrow the edges when done. I
>usually space mine between 1/4' - 1'2" from each other. When I am done I
>send them to Andrew at Salem Emblem and he Merrows them for around $0.75 a
>patch which includes cutting them out.
>
>If you are wanting to embroider on already made patches its a little
>different (I don't do these as they are a real PITA) To do it this way I
>scan in the patch so I know the exact size. I then digitize a walk stitch
>around the border, sew that walk stitch onto backing, which gives you the
>pattern of where to put the patch, then I sew another walk stitch to hold
>the patch down, then sew the name or whatever you want on the patch. Then
>you have to remove the walk stitches to get the patch off the backing. I
>have only done these a few times as they are a real pain.
>
>Most my patches I just have done through BC Supply as they get them done
>overseas for a great price ( just did 150 3.5" x 3.5" patches with 18k
>stitches for $1.83 each, takes around 4 weeks)
>
>Hope this helps !!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>
>Aaron Sargent
>The Linen Barn
>linen@xxxxxxxxxxx
>Medford, Oregon
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Bob Purvis" <bob.purvis@xxxxxxx>
>To: "amaya users group" <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 9:14 AM
>Subject: [amayausers] Patches ?
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>>What is the best setup (ie hooping, alignment, etc) for doing patches?
>>
>>After reading the previous postings and calling around I think I agree
>>its more cost effective to outsource it to the many, many companies
>>outsourcing
>>to the asia\pacific region. Even with the +50 minimum.
>>
>>Being curious, I'd still be interested in how to do a patch with my amaya.
>>
>>thanks...bob purvis
>>ckc enterprises
>>qualicum beach bc canada
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