[amayausers] Re: 3mm 3D foam puffy on hat question...

  • From: "HK Acree" <hkacree@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 09:50:33 -0800

Are you using any underlay? If so what kind? Should be using a 75/11 needle 
at minimum if it is a structured cap might consider going to a 80/12 sharp. 
How big is the O? Try dropping density.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Strike" <strikesystems@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2006 11:50 PM
Subject: [amayausers] 3mm 3D foam puffy on hat question...


> Hi,
> I am trying to do a puff Block O for a school, and have had pretty good
> success getting it to look okay.  But not great.
>
> Here's my question.  When I compare this one to collegiate licensed
> hats I can't get my string to lay as smooth or flat or appear as nice.
>
> I don't think it's too dense, it's a 2.3 density for the puff.
>
> Would a smaller needle do the trick?  Also smaller weight thread?
>
> Those are the only variations I haven't tried.
>
> I can try the needle tomorrow if I don't hear back.  But I'd have to
> order the thread if someone thinks that's the ticket.
>
> Any help appreciated,
> thanks,
> Peter Strike
> Logo Stitch
> Indianaplis, IN
> 317-525-3242
> 


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