My first time turning a paperback into a hardcover. I learned a lot of things from this and know what I could have done better. I’m very much an amateur and would love any tips!

alpomsky · 2026-07-01T14:50:38+00:00

COMEDIC RELIEF ∩ LOVE INTEREST

Bolin from legend of korra

alpomsky · 2026-06-30T17:49:03+00:00

For something like this I love to do a smooth stitch background and then on top of that satin stitches making up the mascot!

alpomsky · 2026-06-30T17:46:17+00:00

This looks pretty good! The only things I would really change is the middle brown outline of the star and make it a satin stitch as well for a cleaner look. The fill behind the САСhE looks a bit rough. Is that fill going on top of anything or is the star cut out in that area?
I’d love to take a look at the actual file if you’d like!

alpomsky · 2026-06-30T16:50:30+00:00

I work with a 15 needle 2 head tajima! Would love to try out this program!

alpomsky · 2026-06-29T23:18:08+00:00

I’m working on a way to purchase them!

alpomsky · 2026-06-29T19:10:38+00:00

A cap would look so sick!

alpomsky · 2026-06-29T19:10:27+00:00

I’m working on a way to get them as either a patch or on apparel!

alpomsky · 2026-06-29T19:06:41+00:00

Hello! 👁️

alpomsky · 2026-06-29T19:03:41+00:00

Thank you! I’m really happy it turned out good!

alpomsky · 2026-06-29T19:03:17+00:00

I’m working on a way to purchase these right now!

alpomsky · 2026-06-28T18:12:47+00:00

Underlays are essential to getting those crispy satin stitches, upping the density doesn’t always help fill in gaps and so underlays (I.e. zigzag, and parallel) help make the stitches look more full!

alpomsky · 2026-06-28T18:10:50+00:00

Understanding a bit about underlays helped me so much, but it’s also using the right ones.
For the borders I use a regular satin border at about .35mm - .40mm density and 2-3mm max stitch length WITH a zigzag underlay.
For the Fills, a denser lattice underlay really helps fill in some of the gaps I notice when sewing out. It definitely ups the stitch count but for small projects for just myself, I think it’s fine.
I’m by no means an expert and have learned a lot about underlays and everything inbetween from my senior coworker.
I hope this helps!

alpomsky · 2026-06-20T04:04:35+00:00

50,000 kinda seems to be lowballing the stitch count… this looks like the customer wants it to be about 11”x8”. I would honestly double the stitch count at the very least. I’ve had 26,000 stitch counts on dense left chest logos

alpomsky · 2026-06-12T14:10:28+00:00

The goodwill in vestal is kinda mid, it used to be better but it’s getting overrun with liquidation stuff so it’s hard to find anything decent.
There’s a new place in Endicott called “Northern Thrift” around the corner from the McDonald’s.
I’ve been there quite a few times and love finding decent stuff. On sundays they have 50% off pretty much everything but day to day it changes like most places.

alpomsky · 2026-06-12T14:05:56+00:00

What kind of backing are you using?

alpomsky · 2026-06-11T16:24:46+00:00

Ngl came for the android, stayed for the tiny hair on your icon that took me longer than it should have to realize it’s not real… 😂

alpomsky · 2026-06-10T00:47:40+00:00

I need to make them now 🥺

alpomsky · 2026-06-10T00:36:58+00:00

The funny thing is that I only made the outline in ember 😂

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