This message was posted by signman on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?/topic/2/1208.html#000004 Embroidering patches...create an 'inline' just a running stitch, 40 lenght-and an outline (60 lenght) the diameter of the patch. Hoop up tear away in a large enough hoop to do a half dozen or whatever, start with your image all the way to the top left. Sew the outline, stop, position the patch and hold it down with masking tape. Sew the 'inline' to hold it down, remove masking tape and sew your name, image, whatever. When done, move image over, and start the next one. Leave them all in place until done and then just tear them away. Forget about iron on (PVC) backings on blank patches-the sewing is going to cover it. And also-your WORK garments same as Boy Scout Uniforms-are treated to REPEL dirt, adhesives, etc.-so iron on patches WILL NOT STICK. you can iron them on only long enough to sew them on by hand or machine. The iron-on will just pull right off easily so don't bother pay extra for it. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================