Needles And Thread Matters: What You Should Know About These Components For Project Success
You've chosen the right garment in the most ideal fabric possible, you've successfully hooped the item and now you're poised to execute personalized stitching perfection, right? Not always. Sometimes,...
You've chosen the right garment in the most ideal fabric possible, you've successfully hooped the item and now you're poised to execute personalized stitching perfection, right? Not always. Sometimes, in our effort to manage the big picture in our machine embroidery process, we fail to consider some of the basic, yet still critical, ingredients in our recipe for stitching success. Case in point: Thread Lifts Treatment. Considering these two simple factors throughout any embroidery approach can ensure that your shop delivers maximum results with minimum frustration on every project.Needles: Considerations To Guarantee Successful Results
When it comes to selecting the right needle for the embroidering job, it's important to remember that a "one-size-fits-all" solution is no solution at all. Not choosing the right needle for your particular project can not only present you with a wide range of stitching interruptions, but can also compromise the integrity of your craftsmanship. Knowing some of the most common issues that needles can present can help you avoid some of the most common mistakes.
Perhaps the most frequent project interruption is the needle continuously breaking throughout the job. Should you find yourself faced with breakage, it may be time to increase the weight and size of the needle for better results. Additionally, always consider fabric and garments when creating a strategy for the types of needles you'll use during the assignment. While clothing garments can use a wide range of options, caps often require a sharper and bigger option.
It's important to note that if you're using a needle that proves too big, you may find that you're consistently skipping stitching on your pattern and design. Once you've found the most ideal needle option, remember to change it out often. Over time the fabric, especially when using thicker materials, will tend to dull the needle's sharpness and impede the crispness of your final design.
Thread Selection Also Contributes To Project Success
Much like needles, thread selection also warrants careful consideration that should be specific to an individual project. Calculating the weight and depth of the fabric will help you determine which threading option will prove the perfect choice for your customized design. Polyester thread has recently earned its reputation as a choice popular with many leading embroidery shops for a variety of reasons. A polyester fiber can come in an extensive range of thicknesses, ensuring its ultimate durability and versatility. Not only is poly thread resistant to weather conditions, salt water and sweat, but it is also capable of seamlessly cutting through even the stiffest and toughest cap fabric it encounters. Whenever possible, consider using a poly option for long lasting stitching results that your client will love.
Of course, sometimes even the most valiant needle and thread efforts may still not deliver the final look you've envisioned. There is another option. Many leading embroidery firms, when faced with lackluster stitching results, have embraced using an applique technique instead. By creating your final design on an applique and securely attaching it to your garment you'll quickly eliminate needle and thread issues and still enjoy a finished product that you can be proud to share with customers.
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