Issue link: https://docs.hic.us/i/403552
C C h h a a p p t t e e r r 3 3 – – E E m m b b r r o o i i d d e e r r y y A A p p p p l l i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s Every garment and every logo will require a unique setup for sewing. Before attempting embroidery, you need to analyze the job and then decide what combination of thread, backing, needles, tension, hooping and design setup will be required to achieve success. There is no one recipe that works for every situation. Trial and error may be required. In that case, perform the trial and error test swatches of similar fabric. Do not experiment with a customers garments. The following sections provide general information about sewing on different types of garments. Coping With Caps Caps are a very big part of the commercial embroidery industry. They provide an excellent source of revenue, while remaining inexpensive, and appealing to the customer. Modern embroidery machines feature a wide variety of cap frames and special drivers to make the job easier, yet sewing on caps still presents a challenge for most shops. In fact, some Embroiderers are so uncomfortable with cap embroidery, that they take great pains to avoid it altogether. Don't let this happen to you! With a bit of understanding and research, as well as trial and error, you should be able to overcome "cap anxiety". Typical Cap Sewing Problems Poor Registration The design has gaps and may appear crooked. Flagging The fabric bounces up and down during sewing which causes thread breaks, bobbin thread showing on top, needle breaks and (sometimes) the cap frame to "pop" open. Distorted Letters, Especially Small Ones Small letters appear to be uneven in height and width and sometimes slightly arced instead of straight. Circles That Aren't Round In some cases, large filled circles transform from round to oval in shape. Excessive Thread Breaks With cap embroidery thread breaks seem to occur more often. Outlines That Don't Line Up Stitched borders don't line up to the areas they are surrounding. www.hsi.us care@hic.us 202