[amayausers] Re: Tire Cover

laird thompson wrote:

> We have a customer who has requested that a jacket back design that he has 
> been using for several years, be embroidered onto a tire cover that will 
> cover a tire mounted to the back of his vehicle. The cover is described as  
> fabric covered vinyl and would be exposed to anything that a vehicle is 
> exposed to. Several questions: we use polyester thread - how well will it 
> handle the elements/how long will it look accceptable?  Also the fabric 
> covered vinyl, how well will it sew out? We cannot think of anything similar 
> to do a test sew on and the covers are about $25 ea. Anyone else had a 
> request like this? Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Laird L. Thompson
> Covered Bridge Embroidery
>
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Laird,

You should be able to buy upholstery vinyl at any fabric store.  If it is a 
custom tire cover, you may be able to work with the upholsterer to get a piece 
of test fabric and also get the pieces before they are sewn together.

The ETA Master Embroidery Manual suggests using 75/11, 80/12 or larger sharp 
Teflon coated needle.  Don't squeeze it in the hoop, this could result in 
cutting or bruising the vinyl.  It is also suggests using a lubricant sprayed 
on to a piece of tear away backing placed under the hooped goods.  If you get 
looping, move to a larger needle, and reduce stitch density.  Reduce stitch 
densities in large or heavy fill areas to avoid a bow or cup in the finished 
product.

Hope this helps.  Good luck.

Sue
Signature Embroidery
sue@xxxxxxxxxxxxx



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