[amayausers] Re: lettering settings

  • From: "Linen Barn" <linen@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 08:36:35 -0700

Jack was sewing this font smaller.  I would not go to the 60wt thread or 
65/9 needle at .31.  Just use standard 40wt w a 75/11 neddle.  The rest 
looks reasonable.

Aaron Sargent
The Linen Barn
linen@xxxxxxxxxxx
Medford, Oregon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Itchin To Stitch" <itchin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 8:30 AM
Subject: [amayausers] Re: lettering settings


> Cindy,
> I saved a post from Jack Fuller last year with recommendations on 
> Arial-Dak.
> When I come across stuff like that on the user group I print it out along
> with the alphabet font sheet from DS and keep it in a small binder. I have
> referred to those tips over and over, lifesavers for me!!!!
> Here is what Jack recommended for pique knit:
> 65/9 needle, sharp or BP
> 60 wt thread (this makes all the difference!!!)
> Heavy cutaway backing, Solvy topping
> Increase column width to 150-180
> minimum ht at .18-.20
> I use this font alot for small stuff with these recommendations and it 
> works
> great for me. The one thing you should remember is that this font doesn't
> have tie-in or off so you may need to adust that in your lettering menu.
> Good luck!
> Wendy Solomonson
> Itchin' To Stitch
> Arlington, MN
> (507)964-2224
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Cindy" <candael@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 2:33 AM
> Subject: [amayausers] lettering settings
>
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> Could anyone suggest what settings  (density, underlay, column width) in
>> Design Shop to use for the font Arial-dak, size 0,31 inch ?  The fabric 
>> is
>> knitted polo pique.
>>
>> Thank you !
>> Cindy
>>
>>
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