best backing

[Impressive Threads]

Hope everyone had a great holiday season. I am looking for advice on backing for Nylon jacket backs. They are Hilton racing jackets with nylon lining as well. I have 2 large designs that have to go on each back. My designs sew great on denim but I want to make sure they do not pucker when sewed on the nylon. Looking for suggestions on whick backing to use, and should I use sharp instead ballpoint needles?

Thanks,
Cindy in Phoenix

[Juli in Kona]

I usr the heavest cut away I have.

Juli in Kona

[GF]

Sharp needles definitely gives me the best results on nylon. For stabilizing, really depends on the density of the design.

Happy new year and may 2009 be awesome to all of you!

Geri

[flebow]

Depending on yopur stitch count and density
Use one layer of a "wet laid" non woven

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

heavy enough to support your stitch count and density.

Nylon jackets are usually fairly stable so you can get by with a tearaway
However you will generally far better registration w/ a cutaway as the fibers (polyester) are longer allowing for your threads to become more easily and tightly entangled - leading to better definition

Cutaways are also made in blk in all weights
Blk Tearaways are mainly 1.5 ozs and you would need multiple layers

Pls feel free to contact me off list for samples or further questions

Sincerely
Fred
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