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How to produce top quality embroidery
Producing quality embroidery will set you apart from many of the embroiderers out there that only turn out average quality . Take a look at embroidery in some of the retail stores and you will see a wide difference in quality . You could say that if the consumer is accepting this , then why bother changing ? The answer is that most people will always pay extra for quality goods . This will allow you to create more business and charge a higher price .
So , let ’ s take a look at how you can ensure that your embroidery production is as good as possible .
Look at the design before it ’ s digitised
In my opinion , the first step starts when you take the initial order . You must look at the artwork and decide what parts are suitable for embroidery and what are not .
For example , very small lettering may not be possible compared to print . If you have your own design software , there should be special lettering fonts that are suitable for very small ones . If you are looking at a design with large areas of fill stitch , you might want to consider using an applique material that will cut down on the number of stitches and the time taken to sew .
If you are sending your designs out to be digitised , they should advise you on what ’ s good for embroidery or not if you are not sure . To find a good digitiser , try sending the same design to say three companies and then compare the results .
Framing the garment and backing material
Correct framing is essential if you want the finished embroidery to look top class . Make sure that the material is taught in the frame with no wrinkles . The ideal hoop for an embroidery design is one that just fits , and fits just inside the hoop limits . This would help prevent any registration and puckering issues . Amaya UK supply the Hoopmaster framing system which will make the above easy . https :// www . amayauk . com / products / accessories / melco-accessories / hoopmaster /
The backing material is also very important and is used as a stabilizer for the garment . There are two main types of backing , one is called “ tear away ” and the other “ cut away ”. Tear away backing is used for more stable fabrics and cut away for the more unstable fabrics such as knits or loosely woven fabrics . There are also some special backing materials that are mainly used for lighter weight fabrics . Please ask your supplier for more details .
Also , look out for special frames in the market to help you hoop and embroider in difficult places , Amaya UK offer the Melco fast clamp , which is a great one product solution for framing . https :// www . amayauk . com / product / melco-fast-clamp-pro /
Cap embroidery
Cap embroidery has not always been easy to produce , but with the introduction of the latest framing systems this has improved tremendously . Cap embroidery is easy nowadays and is very profitable . https :// www . amayauk . com / products / accessories / melco-accessories / cap-frames /
Maintain your machine
Now that you have a well-prepared design and your garment is framed correctly , you should turn your attention to your embroidery machine .
Make sure that all your tensions are set correctly between the top and bobbin thread . Some machines have automatic tensioning which takes all the guess work away and allows you to run fast and efficient embroidery production .
Check that the stitch quality is good and consistent in all colours . Use a design that you know sews correctly before trying this . Make sure that there are no loops in the top thread , this could be a sign that the sewing hooks need re-timing .
Check that your operator is oiling and maintaining your machine to a good standard .
Look out for new products
Last but not least , always keep a lookout for new machines or products that can help improve your production and quality . https :// www . amayauk . com / products / equipment / embroidery-machines / modular-embroiderymachines /
Visit www . amayauk . com or call the team on 02392 590 281 to arrange a visit to their permanent exhibition centres .
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