Need tips on getting crisp clean edges.

By macsnjets on Apr 01, 2009

Hi, I'm still very new to embroidery. I have a Brother PR620 and I'm not getting good clean edges. I am stitching on cotton pique knit shirts, I know the pique knit isn't the greatest but thats what my customers want. I think I should be able to get a cleaner look. Where do I start ? I'm using the needles that came with the machine ? should I change them ? I think I'm hooping okay because with other materials I get good results.

I'm also using the PE Design software from Brother. I've also purchased Embird software but I don't have all the features. I'm mainly using Embird for its text. I get a sharper text with Embird compared to the PE Design.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks

By twok4hd on Apr 1, 2009 - 12:19 PM EDT

I use 75/11 ball points on the shirts you describe with great results. It is easy to tell what size the needle is because it is marked on the shank. The tip is another story. Needles are cheap, so I would recommend buying some 75/11 ball points so you know what you have in the machine. I buy Organ needles but have heard Schmetz and Groz Bechert are very good. Hopefully others will chime in and give some reviews.

Glenn
Sew Fine Designs

By macsnjets on Apr 1, 2009 - 7:38 PM EDT

Thanks for the tips. I've already tried two layers of stabilizer and it didn't really help. I'm gonna order some solvy and needles.

Thanks

any more tips.............keep 'em coming.