Nineteen jackets done and delivered

Beverly and Kate both are so nice. Kate I love your colors. Beverly what colors are you using. Juno

Beverly,

I'm curious. Are you concerned about the embroidery's durability because of the width the satin stitch? The reason I ask is that the satin stitch I've done around appliques on children's clothing has always held up well, even with lots of wear and repeated laundering...but it was never that wide.

Would you elaborate when you have time, please? Thank you kindly. :)

Doreen in Alabama

Yes, I'm concerned because it is quite wide, and has no anchoring stitch anywhere in the middle. A step-satin would have laid down 3 or four (or more) stitches in an area as wide as 1/4". If you scroll down this page, you'll see examples of various step-satin stitches.

say; "Satin stitches lettering of large size should be used with Pattern option on, to avoid too long stitches and to add texture to a large stitched areas."I agree with that but I was overruled. I've also done tight zig-zag satin stitches to attach badges, etc. and never had a problem, but those were usually no wider than about 1/8".

If these stitches get snagged, I'm afraid they will pull, and might even pull out. But, as Joanne pointed out, they will be wearing these for a year or less, so with any luck they will survive.

Beverly

Beverly

I ordered two pieces, one "Radiant Red", and the other is a deep purple. I'm going to make up the red one first, I may give the purple to younger DD, whose favorite color that is. Or not....

;-)

Beverly

OK, then. We need to develop a disclaimer.

The creator of the monogram on this jacket makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the durability and permanence of the stitching thereon, and no guarantee is included should the garment be laundered or dry cleaned, and absolutely no assurance as to the durability of the garment itself.

Warning: Do not iron while wearing. Do not stand in water while operating electrical appliances. Do not stand in the street if there is any traffic whatsoever. Do not lift more than 25 pounds. Do not expose to open flame.

Thank you for the explanation and the link. Far as I know, there's no embroidery machine in my future but it's nice to learn about them just in case.

The jackets look fabulous!

Doreen in Alabama

You're welcome. It took me until just a few years ago to finally add one to my stable of machines. I love-Love-LOVE it! It is absolutely the most fun thing I have bought myself in many years. And the added bonus: DGD also loves it and we play together. ;-)

Thanks!

Beverly

ROTFLOL! Once again, I MUST remember to put down all liquids before reading your messages. :-}

Beverly, wiping up the decaff mocha from the keyboard...

My boys have baseball caps that have very, very wide stitces for the embrodery, 6cms in some places, on them in a "great" (their discription not mine) logo but it's has started to unravell fairly quickly on one but not the other, so I see why you might be concerned. Not that I have a solution, sorry

Claire in Montréal France

My work here is done.

Yes, well that's what has me worried. And the fact that not all the parents may be aware that I suggested a *different* stitch. Ah, well, I did the embroidery for free, so they can hardly complain about the cost. ;-}

Beverly

Exquisitely, IMHO. ;-þ

Beverly

Just wondering if something like fabric glue or Fray Check could be used on the back to help hold the stitches in place. I've never done anything like this and I sure admire the work. Barbara in SC

snip "> Warning: Do not iron while wearing. Do not stand in water while

8-)

On some things I have used an iron-on interfacing made of a lightweight knit. Mostly to keep the stitches from scratching like metallic thread on a t-shirt.

You could offer a money-back guarantee.

Thanks!

I would not want to try either product, because the thread is a shiny rayon (might not hold anyway) and I would not want the glue to show through on the right side. I have ironed a fusible stabilizer on the back of finished work a couple of times to prevent scratchiness against tender skin, and that might also help keep the threads from pulling. Hmmm, maybe I should have done that in this case. However, I went through an entire roll of cut-away stabilizer, and a cone of rayon thread and bobbin thread. All of which were donated, so I think I've done my part.

Beverly

I have used an ultra-soft fusible cut-away stabilizer over the back of finished work for the same reason. DGD says the embroidery we have done on T-shirts is scratchy.

Beverly