[amayausers] Re: Patches ?

  • From: "Linen Barn" <linen@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 12:21:09 -0700

Here is Andrew's info:
Andrew Nordstrom
Salem Emblem Shop
1185 12 St. SE
Salem, OR  97302
andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
EmblemShop.com
503-362-5333
fax 503-362-0241

I get the material from Troy Company at 800-888-2400.  I use the Troylon
Material.

Aaron Sargent
The Linen Barn
linen@xxxxxxxxxxx
Medford, Oregon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Purvis" <bob.purvis@xxxxxxx>
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 5:48 AM
Subject: Re: [amayausers] Patches ?


> 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 ?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >>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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