[amayausers] Re: Help Metallic Thread
- From: "Ed Orantes" <e3m@xxxxxxx>
- To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 10:48:56 -0600
Ms. Beverly,
Needle can be a DBx7ST. This has more of a larger, rectangular eye to
accommodate metallic thread.
Density should be a higher number because metallic thread catches your eye
much more so than standard thread so not as much thread is necessary to give
the same look. A higher density will also reduce thread breaks as the
metallic thread doesn't always run well at lower densities due to friction
against itself.
A larger needle will create a larger hole to allow the metallic thread
to pass through the fabric a little easier. Suggest a 80/12 and even
possibly a 90/14. Especially for a dense fabric like canvas. See this link
for reference... http://www.threadetc.com/organc-needles.html
Also suggest switching from a satin stitch to a fill stitch if your
column widths will be greater than .5". Especially will all the rubbing of
the fabric on the chair back.
Know that there are different grades of metallic thread as well as
manufacturers. These are general notes for general metallic thread.
Good luck,
Ed Orantes
-----Original Message-----
From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Beverly Thompson
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 12:46 PM
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Help
Hello Amayausers,
I need suggestions on an order for a customer. This will be done on
canvas piece on back of director chair.
Font is Brody, lettering is 1.75". he wants this in metallic gold
thread. I have 2 spools that i used when i had home emb. machine. My
question is do i use a special needle or size, what density, or colum
width. Do i need to tweak those settings.
these are for a motorcyle stunt man, does showes all over the country.
He has a lot of embroidery done. I think he's giving me a try cause his
wife and i are good friends
Best Regards,
Beverly Thompson
Perdido Beach Embroidery.
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