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do.
Making Lifelong
Monograms
Consider these digitizing tips for successfully
achieving this trending embroidery option.
By DEBORAH JONES, CONtRiButiNg WRitER
Larger lettering may use zigzag (left),
double zigzag (middle) or zigzag combined
with edge-walk underlay (right).
There's nothing quite as personal as
monograms.They evoke memories and
nostalgic feelings with their charm and
tactile qualities.
When creating a monogram, one guiding principle should be your mantra: It
should last as long as the item to which
it is applied.You can ensure your monograms will continue to look as beautiful
as they did the day they were created
by applying the following best practices
when programming and digitizing them.
Underlay and Density
When creating standard lettering for a
company name or other types of standard
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Figure 1
embroidery, it may be OK to stick with
the default settings that control underlay
stitching and density. However, monogram
settings deserve special attention.
Underlay serves as the foundation for
the top layer of stitching.The correct type
of underlay for a monogram depends on
the letter size and the material to which
the monogram is being applied.Very small
lettering (3⁄8 inches in height and smaller)
should have a center line underlay to tack
the stabilizer to the fabric and provide a
light foundation.
Larger lettering may use zigzag, double
zigzag or zigzag combined with edgewalk underlay. Figure 1 shows each type
for reference.
i m p r e s s i o n s m a g . c o m OCT./NOV. 2016
Zigzag underlay is suitable for most
letter sizes that are applied to lightweight,
medium-weight, stable or unstable materials that have no pile or deep texture.The
default setting for the underlay stitches'
spacing usually is light, but adjustable.
Consider making the underlay's stitch
spacing (density) closer for a richer, lusher
monogram.This is kinder to lightweight
materials, a better alternative than increasing the top layer's density.
Double-zigzag underlay provides
two offset zigzag layers, making it a
good choice for heavier fabrics with
pile or deep texture, such as towels
and bulky knits. This type of underlay
better holds down loops of plush terry
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Impressions - October 2016
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - October 2016
Impressions - October 2016
Contents
First Impressions
From the Show Director
Overheard
First Look
Scene at ISS
On Design
Still Running Strong
The Growing Demand for Digital
On Tap for 2017
Shop Talk
Embroidery Design & Digitizing
Screen Printing Production
Sublimation
Direct-To-Garment
Heat Printing
Ad Index/Online Directory
Classifieds
Impressions - October 2016 - CT1
Impressions - October 2016 - CT2
Impressions - October 2016 - Impressions - October 2016
Impressions - October 2016 - Cover2
Impressions - October 2016 - 1
Impressions - October 2016 - Contents
Impressions - October 2016 - 3
Impressions - October 2016 - 4
Impressions - October 2016 - 5
Impressions - October 2016 - First Impressions
Impressions - October 2016 - 7
Impressions - October 2016 - From the Show Director
Impressions - October 2016 - 9
Impressions - October 2016 - Overheard
Impressions - October 2016 - 11
Impressions - October 2016 - 12
Impressions - October 2016 - 13
Impressions - October 2016 - 14
Impressions - October 2016 - 15
Impressions - October 2016 - First Look
Impressions - October 2016 - 17
Impressions - October 2016 - 18
Impressions - October 2016 - 19
Impressions - October 2016 - 19a
Impressions - October 2016 - 19b
Impressions - October 2016 - Scene at ISS
Impressions - October 2016 - 21
Impressions - October 2016 - On Design
Impressions - October 2016 - 23
Impressions - October 2016 - Still Running Strong
Impressions - October 2016 - 25
Impressions - October 2016 - 26
Impressions - October 2016 - 27
Impressions - October 2016 - The Growing Demand for Digital
Impressions - October 2016 - 29
Impressions - October 2016 - 30
Impressions - October 2016 - 31
Impressions - October 2016 - On Tap for 2017
Impressions - October 2016 - 33
Impressions - October 2016 - 34
Impressions - October 2016 - 35
Impressions - October 2016 - Shop Talk
Impressions - October 2016 - 37
Impressions - October 2016 - Embroidery Design & Digitizing
Impressions - October 2016 - 39
Impressions - October 2016 - 40
Impressions - October 2016 - 41
Impressions - October 2016 - Screen Printing Production
Impressions - October 2016 - 43
Impressions - October 2016 - 44
Impressions - October 2016 - 45
Impressions - October 2016 - Sublimation
Impressions - October 2016 - 47
Impressions - October 2016 - 48
Impressions - October 2016 - 49
Impressions - October 2016 - Direct-To-Garment
Impressions - October 2016 - Heat Printing
Impressions - October 2016 - 52
Impressions - October 2016 - 53
Impressions - October 2016 - 54
Impressions - October 2016 - 55
Impressions - October 2016 - Ad Index/Online Directory
Impressions - October 2016 - Classifieds
Impressions - October 2016 - 58
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