Any suggestions on embroidery issue on 6 panel cap

minimalist · August 4th, 2011, 01:27 PM

I've got some 6 panel caps to do with a 5 point star and ballpoints on the edge of the stars. The one ball point at the top always gets somewhat buried because of the seam in the center of the cap. I've tried moving it slightly off to the side but the customer doesn't like it not being centered. I've also tried using a small strip of tearaway on the top portion to some relief but not consistent. The only other idea I have it to use a strip of heavy vinyl at the top so that it sews the ball point over the seam. This problem has always existed but since I'm now doing this I want to solve this issue. Any suggestions?

nalo_b · August 4th, 2011, 03:00 PM

Maybe add better underlay. Or change the stitch direction so it runs across the seam.

EmbroidThis2 · August 7th, 2011, 09:58 AM

center out bottom up

AlisonB · August 8th, 2011, 01:31 AM

It might help to digitize some stitching of the same color as the cap, to be laid down first, to "flatten out" the problem area.
Also - what would happen if you ironed that central seam flat, flat, flat!!!?

Pearcarl · October 14th, 2011, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by minimalist

I've got some 6 panel caps to do with a 5 point star and ballpoints on the edge of the stars. The one ball point at the top always gets somewhat buried because of the seam in the center of the cap. I've tried moving it slightly off to the side but the customer doesn't like it not being centered. I've also tried using a small strip of tearaway on the top portion to some relief but not consistent. The only other idea I have it to use a strip of heavy vinyl at the top so that it sews the ball point over the seam. This problem has always existed but since I'm now doing this I want to solve this issue. Any suggestions?

When doing down the seam on pants or hats - I use a hammer to flatten the seam. You might also turn the star about 10% to get the point out of the center.

AJST · October 14th, 2011, 06:34 AM

A couple of ideas you may want to try:

Try Puff or Craft Foam for the whole star. It will give it a 3-D effect and raise the stitches out of the crease.

If you customer does not like the design that thick you may want to look at a thick topping.

Try bridging the seam with a satin stitch sewn under the design. Run a satin stitch up the seam before you sew the design.

You could also take a piece of topping and roll it up and lay it in the seam while you are sewing the design.

Let me know if any of these work.

powerstitch · October 14th, 2011, 06:38 AM

can you increase the size of the individual stars?

Gilligan · October 14th, 2011, 11:25 AM

Amazing how little few of you guys listen to the OP and the details.

dubiat · October 15th, 2011, 02:48 AM

You could also try sewing the top ball twice. the first round would be buried, but the second stitching would be raised a bit.

minimalist · October 21st, 2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AJST

A couple of ideas you may want to try:

Try Puff or Craft Foam for the whole star. It will give it a 3-D effect and raise the stitches out of the crease.

If you customer does not like the design that thick you may want to look at a thick topping.

Try bridging the seam with a satin stitch sewn under the design. Run a satin stitch up the seam before you sew the design.

You could also take a piece of topping and roll it up and lay it in the seam while you are sewing the design.

Let me know if any of these work.

What I did was use a piece of 3.5 oz tearaway taped across the top part of the front panel covering the seam. This set it on top of the seam. I might try real thin foam next time. Thanks for the tip.

I try to tell our customers that if you want small lettering or thin lined satin, the seam is going to cause a problem. I usually move the lettering so that they don't fall within the seam but on designs it's difficult. The solution is a 5 panel cap but nobody want them.