Embroidering on Jacket Arms

[GailForce Designs]

We have a client who is looking to have Carhart style jackets done with their logo on the left breast and an American Flag done on the left sleeve. Does anyone have advice for embroidering on the sleeve (we have not yet done this)? OR would it be easier to sew on a pre-made American Flag patch?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Natalie
Gail Force Designs

[gquackers]

Hi
I work for the Workwear Store, and do almost nothing else but Carhart Jackets. I love them, they are stable and easy to work with. First I steam the heck out of them, it really does help.
For embroidery on sleeves, I use a 15 to 18 hoop, and never have had any problems. Any questions you can contact me.
Barbara
Unique Stitches by Graham Crackers
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[Steve]

Sleeves can be a pain to line up straight so having rulers and chalk ready makes it easier.
You can use a circular hoop like gquackers said and just let the jacket rest on the table below.

[signman]

I'd recommend buying the premade flag patches-because trying to embroider it direct can be a disaster-easier to just make a file of sew-down stitches just smaller than the flag patch and do it that way. Also the count of stitches alone-I'd say a business card size flag is going to run 15,000 or more because you have 100% coverage plus some!
If you can't find the flag patches fast-go to your nearest Boy Scout supply store-they have them on hand for uniforms.

[GailForce Designs]

If I was going to sew patches onto jacket sleeves, how do I go about sewing them on using the Amaya?
Natalie
Gail Force Designs

[Judy]

Sewing the patch on using the Amaya is a lot like applique....

You have to know how large your flag is, then shrink that size by 3 to 5 percent.

Made a stitch to go around the border. Use tie ins and tie offs.

Figure out the center point for your flag, vertical and horizontal. Make crosshairs with marking device.

Hoop jacket arm, making certain where you want to sew the flag on is STRAIGHT and CENTERED and exactly how you want it to be in the hoop. If you don't like brushing the chalk off, disappearing markers are a Godsend, and available at most fabric stores.

When you're ready, stitch the outline.

Remove from machine.

Sticky spray.

Stick flag on REALLY well.

Put back in machine.

Stitch again.

All done!

[Judy]

Need to clarify...too tired to type..

make crosshairs on jacket sleeve...........

[Judy]

HOWEVER, if you're in to cheating.......

I have been known to use a fabric glue gun, get the thing glued on, then stitch the edges down using a sewing machine.