aroomadoomie Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I can get kits not problem for about half the cost of normal lettering just wanted to know if anyone had any tips for sewing them myself, special needles/threads ect. I have tried a little on a patch and it looked horrible, uneven stitches and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMLFAN Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I do my own. I bought a used sewing machine and looked at a bunch of youtube videos on how to use it. Got myself some scrap twill and played around with it until I was able to do it properly. It takes some time to get the settings right in oder to get the zig zag stitch to look good but once you get the hang of it it's a piece of cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyersFan376 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I have never tried nor do i plan to I've stripped one or two now and in doing so realize that i would never want to put myself through all that lol, especially knowing how bad of a job i'd do If you'd like to hook me up with some kits i may give it a shot tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngeloS76 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Would you guys say that a good machine makes it an easier process to sew (say, a $1000 hobbyist machine vs a $200 machine from Wal-Mart)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akteon Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I think Mike uses a decent middle of the road sewing machine for his work. I believe at one point he posted some info on what kind of machine, settings etc. but I wasn't able to find it. As for me, I don't think I'll ever customize my own jerseys as I think any I do would probably end up like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Matthews Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 At least you stayed inside the lines!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiggoalie Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 That customization is perfect, but the jersey is way too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PensJerseys Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I was actually just searching the forums last night for info on this. I got some kits, and a lot of partial ones, from Keener just the other day, but my mom's old machine is throwing a ton of fits on me. Was thinking about buying a new machine this weekend...either the Singer 5400 or 6180, as both are available at Walmart and come with pretty good reviews. Both are actually available as factory-serviced models...but if anything is amiss when I get it I'll simply just return it. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Singer-6180-Factory-Serviced-Sewing-Machine/17163548 Thoughts? I obviously don't need all the extra pre-programmed stitches, but when it first came out the 6180 was apparently a $1000ish machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMLFAN Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Mine is a singer that I bought used for $100. Probably a 300-400 machine when new. All you really need is something that does a zig zag stitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aroomadoomie Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I think Mike uses a decent middle of the road sewing machine for his work. I believe at one point he posted some info on what kind of machine, settings etc. but I wasn't able to find it. As for me, I don't think I'll ever customize my own jerseys as I think any I do would probably end up like this: I think Mike uses a decent middle of the road sewing machine for his work. I believe at one point he posted some info on what kind of machine, settings etc. but I wasn't able to find it. As for me, I don't think I'll ever customize my own jerseys as I think any I do would probably end up like this: I am new to the forum, who is Mike? Also would anyone think of doing a tutorial video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiggoalie Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I picked up a Singer for $100 at Sears a couple years ago and can sew anything I need. Best investment I've ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aroomadoomie Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 any special needles or threads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PensJerseys Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) Iron numbers down or use temp adhesive? I was planning on temp adhesive, but on my test run with garbage numbers I realized that it's hard to place accurately this way... Also, what gauge needles do you guys use? The standard needles that came with my machine work fine on the numbers, though once I started to test on an old patch I make it a little ways into the patch before it hits something, makes a loudish chunking noise and then jams. Assuming I need a heavier gauge needle. Do you guys use heavier needles for everything or just patches? Edited April 26, 2014 by blurryhaze312 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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