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T-shirts/Polo
I am fairly new to the industry and am struggling with doing simple lettering on a tshirt. I have done blankets, stockings, vinyl, and leather. My stitches on the tshirt aren't stitching out right and are sometimes missing stitches. What am I doing wrong??
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It sounds like everything you have done so far is non-stretchy. Stretchy is an ENTIRELY different animal.
T-shirts are my nemesis. (just kidding)
There are a lot of things to check. First -- more backing? At least two layers, usually a different type than the multipurpose stuff we all use a lot of, usually laid at 90 degree angles.
Second -- sticky spray? Spray your backing and work it onto your t-shirt. Get the shirt perfectly tight on the backing WITHOUT stretching it.
Third -- design? Nothing too dense or bullet proof.
Fourth -- hooping? Tight without being OVERLY tight or stretched.
Fifth -- needles? Are you running ball points? Makes a difference.
Sixth -- simple lettering? Ain't no such thing! LOL Thin columns are a nuisance.
Seventh -- topping? A clear wash away will keep the stitches on top of the fabric. It goes in the hoop atop your shirt. It does not have to be sprayed/flattened.
Eighth -- trial and error? Lots of it. You now have a practice shirt. You can learn a lot from that shirt, and I KNOW there are lots of other things I am forgetting. Machine settings, etc., I can't give you because I refuse to do tee's.
Welcome, and best of luck!
Judy -
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