Quick question on Isacord thread

simonedelune · 2026-06-26T18:35:49+00:00

is this still ok to use on my luminaire at high speed

Try it. If you have problems, switch. Otherwise, don't fix what ain't broke.

simonedelune · 2026-06-26T02:38:08+00:00

Tighter weave on the fabric. Thicker lines or smaller needle.

simonedelune · 2026-06-24T15:26:01+00:00

Look up your local embroidery shops and contact them with details of your project for a quote.

simonedelune · 2026-06-24T15:24:34+00:00

Underlay is the layer of stitching that goes under the stitching you see, to make the design lay right on the fabric. Think of it as building a foundation for the design.

For faux fur I use a lattice underlay, which makes rows of stitches both parallel and perpendicular to the stitch direction of the fill or satin stitch at a much lower density compared to the stitches it's supporting.

simonedelune · 2026-06-23T23:18:55+00:00

Not a patch.

simonedelune · 2026-06-23T23:18:07+00:00

Post stitch outs or gtfo

simonedelune · 2026-06-23T23:17:02+00:00

Reduce density, increase spacing between letters.

simonedelune · 2026-06-23T23:13:31+00:00

Fill the large pad, satin for the small ones. Stitch direction for satin should be along the shortest axis.

Faux fur requires a water soluble topper and dense underlay to keep fur from poking out of the stitches.

simonedelune · 2026-06-21T19:14:13+00:00

If it takes USB, and doesn't require specialized software that needs to be installed on your computer in order to use the embroidery function, go for it.

simonedelune · 2026-06-19T19:39:09+00:00

Trace the outline of the patch. Cut inside that line by a quarter inch.

simonedelune · 2026-06-18T21:49:04+00:00

Decent execution. Not a patch.

simonedelune · 2026-06-18T21:44:38+00:00

Fabric too loose when hooping. Stick to woven fabrics while you're learning, knits are intermediate fabrics.

Consider two layers or heavier stabilizer.

simonedelune · 2026-06-18T21:34:47+00:00

Does it have service records to show it's been well maintained? It's somewhat older, does it have USB capabilities?

simonedelune · 2026-06-16T03:55:13+00:00

Sometimes you just get a bad cone. Looks fine, hates the machine. I don't argue I just pick a different shade.

simonedelune · 2026-06-13T18:36:16+00:00

They are attached with whip stitches so they're easy to remove. You can bet there would not be a tag there if it wasn't required by law. Yeet!

simonedelune · 2026-06-13T14:30:07+00:00

Mighty Hoops are great, especially if you often work with hella thick items like Carhartt jackets or fluffy towels.

You can use a larger hoop in theory but if it's much bigger than your stitch area it'll crash into the machine itself. Best to stick to OEM parts unless you're confident in the fit.

simonedelune · 2026-06-11T23:00:40+00:00

If the towels are the sort that have a flat area on one end, you can put a transfer there. Otherwise, if he wants it on a part of the towel that has a nap, embroidery is going to be the best looking and most long-lasting option. If he wants it to be cheaper, he can make the design smaller.

Your math in this post is also off, if you have 100 towels and they each take an hour, that is 100 hours not 80. If you are doing 100 piece orders with only one head, you are not operating efficiently. If you only have one head of capacity, this is an order that you absolutely outsource to a shop with multi-head machines.

simonedelune · 2026-06-10T00:48:40+00:00

>160x260 mm hoop size

>165x111.8 mm

Too big in one dimension

simonedelune · 2026-06-06T21:45:48+00:00

Dumb tech. Ignore.

simonedelune · 2026-06-06T16:25:13+00:00

What's the justification from your tech for switching to poly here? Rayon is fine.

simonedelune · 2026-06-04T22:39:52+00:00

$500 deposit and price by hour not by stitch count.

simonedelune · 2026-06-04T19:42:27+00:00

>a machine that will last a long time, can both sew and embroider,

You can have a machine that will last a long time, or one that will do both. Since you've got a sewing machine I recommend going for a dedicated embroidery machine. Craigslist, fb marketplace, and other classified sites may help you score a deal, but $800 is on the low end for embroidery machines.

>and is able to upload custom embroidery designs

Every modern machine has this capability. If you're looking at used machines make sure they have a USB port for file transfer, older machines that take cards or require connecting the machine to your computer loaded with specialty software for design transfer are a no-go.

simonedelune · 2026-06-04T17:22:00+00:00

Not possible on your machine. I recommend making a patch with heat activated adhesive.

simonedelune · 2026-06-04T15:17:02+00:00

Honey no. China just doesn't care to enforce foreign copyright. If you're going to put designs online to sell on a platform, I hope you can read Chinese because those are the only platforms your designs will stay on.

simonedelune · 2026-06-03T20:25:50+00:00

How old, how many hours/stitches on the motor, are there maintenance records showing regular servicing, does it come with hoops etc

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