July 19th, 2006, 02:00 PM
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Re: advice on embroidery for jackets
Are you referring to a water-soluble film (topping) by "skin like surface in the hooped area"? Toppings are used for fabrics that have raised fibers to even the surface, loft the design, and prevent the fibers from getting between the stitches. If the outer shell material of the jacket is smooth, you really don't need a topping. The only issue I've ever had with thick jackets is the possibility of the hoop separating while the machine is stitching. This can be easily solved with double-height wooden/plastic hoops or clamping system, or converting the machine from tubular to flat.
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...ensure that the design is accurate and no pull or sinking occurs.
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If the design is digitized properly for its intended application, you should not have a problem. If the jacket is really thick, instead of having underlay in segments, it could be applied to the entire design first to secure the outer shell, middle stuffing, and lining together.
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