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The Embroidery Column Tips for embroidering caps


With many different styles of cap on the market from high and low profile, to the more structured six panel cap with the added obstacle of a centre seam, it can be difficult to know how to get started.


Danielle Park and Natalie Greetham of Madeira UK explain further. W


hichever style of cap frame you have itʼs important to make sure the cap is tight inside the frame with the correct backing to avoid puckering. A heavy tear away that sits comfortably inside all around the cap, such as Madeiraʼs EZEE Cap Backing is ideal and can be secured with a light temporary adhesive spray.


Ensuring you use high-quality rayon or polyester thread will also reduce the risk of thread breaks. Needle choice also plays an important role; always use a sharp point needle when embroidering caps. If thread breaks occur this could be caused by friction /heat build-up when embroidering dense fabrics, this can be prevented by using titanium coated needles (for example MXK5 SAN1). Don't forget regular needle replacement is essential. Needles are inexpensive but vital to the success of your embroidery ensuring a high quality finish, keeping customers happy.


Understanding some of the limitations involved when embroidering onto caps is important. Digitising is often product specific so itʼs not always possible to use an existing design on a cap, some alterations may be necessary such as increasing the pull compensation and


3D embroidery example


adjusting the size of the design particularly if the logo has small text or extremely fine details.


Wherever possible use the centre seam as the start and finish point, this will help with consistent placement. A zig zag of underlay stitches over the seam down the middle will give support to the top stitching and prevent stitches from disappearing into the centre seam.


Enhance your embroidery with a 3D effect


Using Bodybuilder foam is another popular technique on caps used to create a 3D effect. Below are some hints and tips for using Bodybuilder 3D foam.


● Do not hoop the foam with the fabric. Pre-cut the foam slightly larger than the 3D area required and lay on top. To prevent movement, fix using temporary adhesive spray or secure with two stitches top and bottom.


● To increase embroidery height, use two layers of foam, then increase the pull compensation of the design to accommodate the extra thickness. With a running stitch, create an outline of the shape to be embroidered. Double the stitch density from 0.4mm to 0.2mm – moving stitches closer together improves coverage and assists foam perforation.


● Embroider the 3D area of your design in satin stitch for optimum results, as other stitch types will flatten the foam. Increase stitch length and loosen thread tension, so foam is not compressed. Seal off the ends of any straight edges with extra stitches, to stop the foam showing through.


Close-up of 3D embroidery | 18 | August 2017 www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk


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