Need some help with this please!

[Maggie43a]

I am going to be doing some Dri-FastAdvantage shirts(Devon & Jones sport). I am not sure how to do them. What backing and needle do i use? Any help would be Greatly Appreciated!!!!

[The Embroidery Authority - OLD]

Maggie,
I have no idea what Dri-Fast Advantage shirts are as well as Wet-Slow Disadvantage shirts...
With that said, if the fabric is stretchy, then you will need to stabilize the fabric with cut-a-way backing. Also use a ball point needle so not to cut holes in the fabric. 75/11 or 70/10 needle will be fine.
If the fabric is thick, consider underlay stitches to mat down the thickness and restructure the fabric and longer stitch lengths where possible, such as wider columns, because smaller stitches will sink into the fabric and be difficult to be seen.
If the fabric is really stretchy like spandex, try to hoop the fabric as tight as it would be on the wearer's body.

Ed

[gcannon]

These are like hiker or boat-captain shirts- right? If so- use 2 layers of 1.5 oz c/away & 1 or 2 layers of lightweight t/away for extra stability. A light ballpoint 75/11 should be perfect as far as the needle goes. Slow the Amaya down- not too much. Hoop fabric "as it lays" & backing just a little tighter; I sometimes put the presser-foot height at just one click up. Best of luck!

[Gabi Kat]

I would use 1.5 invisible mesh, from american EMB supply. I have found it to work in most cases. I did dry release polo it turned out super. If you find you need a little something else add a light tear away.

[flebow]

I can help re backing
Depending upon your stitch cou8nt and density -
Use one or 2 layers cross patterned of the diagonal no show meshWith a tearaway behind it for added definition
Pls see

http://www.lebowconsulting.com/stabilizer-glossary.htm

http://www.lebowconsulting.com/stabilizer-reviews.htm - mesh

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Sincerely
Fred

[Maggie43a]

Thank You everyone for your help. I will try your tips and let you know how they work.

Maggie