[CreativeThreads]

I have a job to heat press names on bookbag straps and the strap is slightly curved. The customer wants the names to be vertical and I cannot figure out how to curve vertical text. When I use fit text to curve, it makes my text horizontal. I am using CorelDraw X5. I greatly appreciate any help.

 

[Lnfortun]

I have a job to heat press names on bookbag straps and the strap is slightly curved. The customer wants the names to be vertical and I cannot figure out how to curve vertical text. When I use fit text to curve, it makes my text horizontal. I am using CorelDraw X5. I greatly appreciate any help.

Use the Envelope tool to curve any object including text. Post a picture of the strap and the text so I can show you actually how to do it with your artwork.

 

[CreativeThreads]

I have attached a picture of the book bag strap. I am just putting names like Isabella vertical (stacked) in an impact font.

 

[Lnfortun]

I have attached a picture of the book bag strap. I am just putting names like Isabella vertical (stacked) in an impact font.

Is the light color rectangle part of the strap or is that something you are adding? Is the size the same for each name?

If it is part of the strap the curved name would look awkward inside the rectangle. Besides the rectangle is skewed. The name would look better if you skew it like the shape of the rectangle then fit it inside the rectangle with Envelope tool so that each name will fit inside the same shape and size of the rectangle.

See the difference between skewed and curved in the attachment.

BTW Impact font is not vertical format. How are making it vertical?

What method of printing are you using?

 

[CreativeThreads]

Thanks for your response. The rectangle is just a piece of tape to remind me which strap they want the name on. It serves no other purpose. I need the name to be curved to the strap. I would usually set up vertical names by spacing a line (returning) between letters, format the paragraph to center alignment and use the paragraph formatting (lines) to reduce the space between the letters. Then, I would copy and paste it to my Cut Studio (Roland Cutter) and cut it in vinyl. I would start with the longest name as the largest size reference then copy, paste and change the name so they would be the same size (just shorter depending on how many letters). It is probably the long way around doing it the way I do, but it works. haha

 

[splathead]

I think the rectangle is just a piece of tape added to show where the name is to go?

 

[CreativeThreads]

Yes, the name will go as long as the longest name on the strap. The tape is to remind me which strap to put the name on.

 

[Lnfortun]

Thanks for your response. The rectangle is just a piece of tape to remind me which strap they want the name on. It serves no other purpose. I need the name to be curved to the strap. I would usually set up vertical names by spacing a line (returning) between letters, format the paragraph to center alignment and use the paragraph formatting (lines) to reduce the space between the letters. Then, I would copy and paste it to my Cut Studio (Roland Cutter) and cut it in vinyl. I would start with the longest name as the largest size reference then copy, paste and change the name so they would be the same size (just shorter depending on how many letters). It is probably the long way around doing it the way I do, but it works. haha

I just add two attachments in my previous post of how they look like. Are the name sizes will be constrained within the same foot print? I am asking because if you are keeping them in the same foot print the you can use the curved rectangular polygon for all the names then fit the name inside the polygon using Envelop Tool. That way no matter how long the name is it will be resized within the shape of the polygon.

BTW do have full version of CD? Does it have macro editor? You can automate conversion of text to vertical. It is still need fine tuning but the process is so much faster.

 

[CreativeThreads]

The names will be in the same footprint, but size will be determined by the size of the name. I want them to be uniform letter size wise. I believe I have the full version CD, it is the suite.

 

[splathead]

Yes, the name will go as long as the longest name on the strap. The tape is to remind me which strap to put the name on.

You were answering my question as I was typing it.

How long will the longest name be? There's going to be a lot of wear and tear on that strap (and your vinyl) as it's grabbed everytime it's put on and taken off. Not to mention all the tugging on it while being worn.

You probably couldn't pick a more tugged on area of a backpack.

 

[CreativeThreads]

The longest name will be JAZMILYNN. Unfortunately, the straps are too thick to hoop for embroidery and there is no other place on the bag to put the name as they are putting a logo.

 

[splathead]

The longest name will be JAZMILYNN.

I meant in inches.

I would PYA and warn your customer the abuse the name is going to take. That strap is the go-to strap for right handers.

If you can get away with it, I would try placing the name towards the botton of the strap where wear and tear should be less.

You may also want to consider a bulletproof vinyl, like Imprintables spectraCut I. It's what we use on gym bags. I've had it on mine for 4 years and still holding up great.

 

[CreativeThreads]

Lol. The longest I can do will be 7".

 

[Ripcord]

I'd do a test first. I'd be concerned about how well the vinyl will adhere to the cordura fabric. You'd hate to do them all and have the customer be disappointed. If you do one and show it to them they can decide if it will serve their purpose or not and might save you a lot of money. Also, I think this is nylon fabric but double check that. If it's polyester you need a special dye-blocking vinyl or it can bleed.