Sewing
Dream it.
Whatever your want, the same effort and quality is provided for every pattern and design. You can be assured that we treat every piece of work as if it were to be used by the professionals. We don't cut any corners or sacrifice quality for anyone. Our sewers, with many years of experience, still sew by hand to give you the best quality available. We are capable of handling your order no matter how large or small it may be.
Sewing Tips.
1. Start with proven materials - The lettering recommended is polyester twill fabric. It looks as sharp as rayon-cotton twill and does some things that rayon-cotton doesn't. It shrinks less than 1% versus up to 15%... it holds color better... and it won't tear at the stitches. The thread should be 100% cotton, size 00, vat-dyed and mercerized. This thread is strong, durable and color-fast.
2. Zig-zag stitch - Always use a zig-zag stitch.
3. Start at the bottom of the letter or number.
4. Differences in stitching for lettering sizes
* For 6" to 12" numbers or letters use 16 stitches for every inch with a 1/3" wide stitch.
* For 3" and 4" numbers and letters use 20 stitches for every inch, with the stitches being slightly less than an 1/8" wide.
* For 2" numbers and letters use 20 stitches per inch with a 3/32" wide stitch.
5. Corners and other special situations
* For outside corners, stitch to the tip of the corner. Then start the other side of the corner at the tip so that the stitches
interlock.
* For inside corners, sew 2 stitches past the corner then start the next side so that 2 stitches overlap the first stitching.
* When finishing the number or letter, sew 4 to 8 stitches past the beginning stitches.
* If the bobbin runs out of thread during a job, start the stitches from the new thread 1/4" into the previous stitching.
Follow these tips and your sewn-on lettering will have an excellent appearance and should stay in place for as long as the garment lasts.