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backups of all documents. Avoid handwritten work orders, as they can almost never be recreated correctly. You Run Out Of Thread Before The Order Is Finished. There really isn't an excuse for this one. You have to maintain a vigilant watch on your thread supplies. In fact, you should develop an inventory control system to ensure that you always have what you need on hand. If not, then don't schedule the job until you receive the replacement items. You also want to ensure that all of the thread matches. Even though the thread may all have the same item number, different dye lots may have some color differences. So it's best to use one thread batch to complete a given order. The Garment Pops Out Of The Hoop While Sewing. This can be a real nightmare, because it is nearly impossible to salvage the item, as it will have to be re-hooped in the exact position so that the sewing can be completed flawlessly. So it's imperative that this situation be prevented. The most common reason for this disaster is that the hoop tension is too loose. But that doesn't mean that you should over-tighten the hoop either. There is a fine balance between too tight and too loose. The hoop must be tight enough to provide equal and balanced tension all the way around, thus ensuring that the fabric is held securely in place. However, over-tightening the hoop can cause damage to the fabric by crushing the fibers. Hoop marks or hoop burns are the result. Hoop marks can easily be removed using steam or Magic Sizing, but hoop burns can be permanent. Another downfall to over-tightening is that the adjustment screw on the hoop can be damaged, thus rendering the hoop unusable. Bulky items are difficult to secure in a hoop, period. Some of these items may require slower machine speeds and someone standing by overseeing the process (babysitting). The Machine Locks Up While Sewing. Hopefully this has never happened to you. But it could if you don't maintain a proper lubrication schedule. (Been there, done that!) Oiling a machine is one of the simplest tasks, yet it gets overlooked constantly. Create a lubrication chart to track oiling (and greasing if required), and stick with it. However, improper lubrication is not the only cause of a machine "locking up". If stray threads get wrapped into the bobbin hook, this can stop the machine dead in its tracks. Be sure to keep the machine clean, especially in the bobbin hook area. You Cut A Hole In The Garment While Trimming. There is nothing worse than to get all the way through the production process only to cut a hole in the garment while trimming the backing. In most cases the garment will have to be replaced. This is very preventable. Two things to remember. First, don't cut the backing. Instead, slide the scissors along. If they are too dull for this, then sharpen or replace. If you don't cut, you can't make a hole. The second remedy is to grasp the edge of the backing, so that the garment is hanging below. Now trim the backing by sliding the scissors. Since the www.hsi.us care@hsi.us 159