Embroidery on Knitted caps!

samory56 · January 20th, 2009, 03:08 PM

Can someone give me feedback in regards to embroidery on knitted caps such as the nice size font that will not sink into the knit..........Thank you in advance for your help/ideas
Samory56

SunEmbroidery · January 24th, 2009, 07:10 PM

The specific font will depend on what embroidery software you use. I would choose something with a wide column width. I would add pull comp, increase spi and use extra underlay including contour (edgewalk) that is close to the edge of the columns without being seen. Depending on the design you may use solvy or need to embroider a light fill first (same color as cap) to create a flater surface for your design. A block font will work if you don't have anything else.

gkrieg · January 25th, 2009, 12:51 AM

use solvy. If your in a pinch, put plastic on top before emb.

Eric · January 28th, 2009, 04:00 PM

I sell TONS of knit caps. You will want to definitly use a solvy topical. and some heavy (3.0oz) cutaway backing, the cutaway allows the design to remain rigid and not stretch out of proportion when it is being worn. Block fonts or fonts with wide stitch work best, if you are digitzing yourself you might want to bump up the pull compensation just a hair.

I've found that the knit, especially the softer knits have a tendency to create loops in the upper thread, if this happens you probably have to tighten your upper thread tensions, sometimes substantially.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

whidbey88 · January 30th, 2009, 01:40 AM

OK, so, I'm a total newbie.....What's "Solvy"?

Thanks,
Ken

Worn Id · January 30th, 2009, 11:48 AM

hey, Im still pretty new too! I have been embroiderying for 13 months and digitizing for 7-8 months! Solvy is a water souluble topping that you use to help the thread 'stand-up' on the fabric - you just tear it away and they rest can be washed out with a damp washcloth or a soft bristle tooth brush (my fave). it especially comes in handy with towels or blankets to use as backing.
Good luck!

Laurie

Gunaa · February 5th, 2009, 11:41 AM

samory56!
Forgot about solvy!!
All you need is cloud fill stitch (lite fill) on your first color.
And match that color to your hat color and you can get clean embroidery!

I been using this method last 15 year! take a look at the attacment.

Eric · February 20th, 2009, 06:46 PM

Interesting theory there Gunaa... guess I never gave it a thought. I'll have to try that.