[amayausers] Re: small letters

Aaron,
Type of fabric being embroidered on has not been mentioned for these 
settings--are we talking maybe knit shirts?
Sharon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linen Barn" <linen@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 9:25 AM
Subject: [amayausers] Re: small letters


>I would try the micro font to see how it looks.  Go 110-120% column width
> and use 4 - 4.5 density.  Make sure your stitch length is around 10-15
> depending on how tall your letters end up being (I'm guessing under .25").
> You might even try setting that small lettering as a seperate color change
> and using a smaller needle (65/9) and slowing the machine down a bit
> (probably 1000 SPM).  It is ideal to use 60 weight thread for the smaller
> needle but I only have a few spools of 60 and lately I have been using 40
> weight and the smaller needle and my small text has been looking great.  I
> would use solvy as well.
>
> Aaron Sargent
> The Linen Barn
> linen@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Medford, Oregon
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Evelyn Runge" <erunge@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:21 AM
> Subject: [amayausers] small letters
>
>
>> With the discussion of density, I have a problem with "small" letters. I
>> have a logo that I am working on right now that has 30 letters, not
> counting
>> spaces and they want it all on one line and 3.5" wide! Should I digitize
>> each letter rather than using  the "micro" font? If so, what would you
>> suggest for density, column width compensation etc. I have Design Shop 
>> Pro
>> if that matters.
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> Evelyn
>> Express It With Thread
>>
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