[Patches10]

When digitizing a design to embroider on patch material (ie. Sports Twill) are the settings the same as for left chest logo on polos. ( ie. pull comp, density, underlay).

 

[135367]

Pretty much. I really haven't had to do much tinkering with my designs for patches. I suggest that you have your embroidery (if possible) start from the inside out.

 

[Patches10]

Thank you for your reply. I have been making patches for quite a few years. It just seems that patches that people bring in are a lot less dense and more pliable. Mine on the other hand are so stiff even before I put the backing on that I have to heat press them flat at the end.

 

[richt74]

Badges or patches normally are digitised with a little less underlay density and pull compensation just due to the fact that it doesn't sink in to the fabric like polos! However if the design is digitised properly in the first place you should be ok for polos and badges. As for the patch being too stiff I would never press it flat! That will not make the embroidery look good!!

 

[Patches10]

Thank you. I reduced the density 4. to 6. and changed the stitch legnth from 3.5 to 4.5 and it made a big difference. I am going to experiment a little more and see how much lower I can get the density.

Also, heat pressing the patches does not harm the embroidery. I heat press left chest logos on polos. It sets the threads and stop a very dense design from curling.

 

[richt74]

In regards to heat pressing the patches, if the stitch is a step satin stitch then pressing isn't too bad as it is a flat looking stitch anyway but logos that have been designed with layers and satin stitches to give that wow factor to a logo if pressed would look obviously flat and your quality will decrease. Just my opinion if it works for you then that's ok too

 

[Humminghuman]

There's a trick to stick those patches, stick them from the back instead of pressing it hard on the front. It creates a shiny effect on the thread which give a bad impression. The process will be quicker and stronger.
I make custom made patches too.

 

[skits]

There's a trick to stick those patches, stick them from the back instead of pressing it hard on the front. It creates a shiny effect on the thread which give a bad impression. The process will be quicker and stronger.
I make custom made patches too.

Use a cloth between the patch and iron on top, It will solve your problem of shiny look.

 

[Humminghuman]

I have made every darn kind of embroidery and this way is perfect for all. If the cloth is very thin and weak pressing it from top would work out too. I use a thicker one which can bear the needle finely without giving a pixel look.
You're right too friend but the embroidery at times gets flattened.