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Most embroidery threads range from
size 30-60, with 40 being standard.
the fabric.A lack of tension during the embroidery process can
cause a loss of registration, thus moving the fabric around.This
can result in a distorted or unevenly stitched design.
Tension provides the stability your fabric needs to withstand
the embroidery process and keep your fabric secure.
2. Avoid getting hoop marks on your garment. Sometimes, in the hooping process, your fabric or garment may be
left with a white, circular mark, known as a hoop mark.When
preparing a product for customers, take the proper quality-control
measures to prevent, reduce and remove hoop marks.
A quick way to remove a hoop mark is to spray water on it
and let the garment dry. However, there are some hoops that
prevent the possibility of such marks. For example, Mighty
Hoops are magnetic and don't need pressure to be applied to
secure the fabric.
3. Cover all areas of the garment in your hoop. When
hooped, all areas of the garment and backing should fill the entire
hoop. This ensures your garments are hooped tightly, helping
with stability and tension and - more importantly - avoiding
birdnests, which happen when the bobbin and top thread get
tangled near the rotary hook.
Taking the time to master all three of these elements will
make your embroidery process much smoother. It's important
to learn everything you can about your craft if you are thinking
of venturing into embroidery. At the end of the day, the more
you know, the more you grow.
Melissa Bango is the content specialist at Ricoma Embroidery Machines. The
company regularly creates blog and video content to enable both beginners
and experts to start or grow their custom apparel business with embroidery. For more information or to comment on this article, email Melissa at
melissa@ricoma.com.
5 Helpful embroidery Tools
The following five tools should be added to every embroiderer's arsenal.
1. Embroiderer's Helper: As its name suggests, this product is your "right hand" when it comes to placing and centering left- and right-chest embroidery designs on polo and placket shirts, tees and sweat shirts. This tool takes the guesswork out of design placement with notches that display
where to place the center mark, depending on the shirt size and type.
2. Peggy's Stitch Eraser: Even the best embroiderers make mistakes. Typically, this results in removing stitches with anything you can find (scissors,
tweezers - even hair clippers), but that can be risky. That's where Peggy's Stitch Eraser comes to the rescue. The tool was designed by an embroiderer and sewing enthusiast who had a vision of helping other embroiderers remove thread without tarnishing their garments.
It also makes the stitch-removal process much less tedious and more efficient, even when removing thicker threads. The package includes clipper
oil, a cleaning brush and detailed instructions on how to use this tool.
3. Robot Frame: Embroidering shoes is no easy feat, but a Robot Frame can result in a quality job and trouble-free experience. The tool consists of two
adjustable, high-pressure clamps that firmly hold thick shoes like cleats and leather boots during the embroidery process. You also can get creative
to embroider other difficult-to-hoop items, such as bags.
4. Gen 2 Cap Frame: If you are passionate about embroidering hats, HoopTech's Gen 2 cap frame could be a valuable tool for your shop. This specialty
cap frame expands the embroidery area to allow you to stitch closer to the hat's bill without experiencing needle breaks.
The frame also contains clips to hold the stabilizer when hooping caps, simplifying the hooping process. Overall, this tool makes hooping and embroidering caps much more efficient, saving businesses money on production time and potential mistakes.
5. Tension Gauge: In machine embroidery, proper thread tension is crucial to ensure smooth operation. Tension gauges allow you to measure your
machine's thread tension and adjust it until reaching the desired setting. Top-thread tension gauges are hooked to the top thread from the presser
foot. By pulling on the thread, you can determine the tension the embroidery machine is applying to the thread.
Both top- and bobbin-thread tension gauges can be used for both commercial and home embroidery machines and are available at plenty of
embroidery-supply stores.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - September 2019
Impressions - September 2019
Contents
First Impressions
From the Show Director
Overheard
First Look
The Outlook for Outerwear
Fit Factors
In the Mix with Plastisols
Shop Talk
Embroidery Production
Screen Printing Production
Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Direct-To-Garment
Ad Index/Classifieds
On Design
Impressions - September 2019 - Intro
Impressions - September 2019 - CT1
Impressions - September 2019 - CT2
Impressions - September 2019 - Impressions - September 2019
Impressions - September 2019 - Cover2
Impressions - September 2019 - 1
Impressions - September 2019 - Contents
Impressions - September 2019 - 3
Impressions - September 2019 - 4
Impressions - September 2019 - 5
Impressions - September 2019 - First Impressions
Impressions - September 2019 - 7
Impressions - September 2019 - From the Show Director
Impressions - September 2019 - 9
Impressions - September 2019 - Overheard
Impressions - September 2019 - 11
Impressions - September 2019 - 12
Impressions - September 2019 - 13
Impressions - September 2019 - 13A
Impressions - September 2019 - 13B
Impressions - September 2019 - First Look
Impressions - September 2019 - 15
Impressions - September 2019 - 16
Impressions - September 2019 - 17
Impressions - September 2019 - The Outlook for Outerwear
Impressions - September 2019 - 19
Impressions - September 2019 - 20
Impressions - September 2019 - 21
Impressions - September 2019 - Fit Factors
Impressions - September 2019 - 23
Impressions - September 2019 - 24
Impressions - September 2019 - 25
Impressions - September 2019 - In the Mix with Plastisols
Impressions - September 2019 - 27
Impressions - September 2019 - 28
Impressions - September 2019 - 29
Impressions - September 2019 - Shop Talk
Impressions - September 2019 - 31
Impressions - September 2019 - Embroidery Production
Impressions - September 2019 - 33
Impressions - September 2019 - 34
Impressions - September 2019 - 35
Impressions - September 2019 - Screen Printing Production
Impressions - September 2019 - 37
Impressions - September 2019 - 38
Impressions - September 2019 - 39
Impressions - September 2019 - Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Impressions - September 2019 - 41
Impressions - September 2019 - 42
Impressions - September 2019 - 43
Impressions - September 2019 - Direct-To-Garment
Impressions - September 2019 - 45
Impressions - September 2019 - 46
Impressions - September 2019 - Ad Index/Classifieds
Impressions - September 2019 - On Design
Impressions - September 2019 - Cover3
Impressions - September 2019 - Cover4
Impressions - September 2019 - ISS1
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