Hey Cam. Glad you're back dude. The embroidery stuff is pretty cool. Very interesting for sure, a change of pace. It's always fun to mess around and learn new cool stuff. Oh Uhhm... You forgot to add the little ® registration symbol or ™ TM Trade Mark to the patch right after "PrintLife". I don't know if you could make it legible, but at least a little little circle dot thingie... Awesome stuff brother. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏼 ⇒ The PrintLife Software Patron 4 Life ⇐
Do a running stitch for the border in the beginning then stitch the middle of your patch. Then do another run stitch for the border so it’s sturdy. Then cut off the extra materiel and then the satin stitch at the end
NEED ADVICE ..Hello, im a mostly "learning designer" looking to start my own tshirt line.. I dont know as much as needed probably to run one and would like to have my day job at a screen printing shop to learn more (currently work as a 3d print tec/ supervisor for only $12) how important is ones portfolio to get a job at a shop? In your opinion??
I am shocked and appalled - that you don't invest in a butane lighter. And, congrats on pulling a George Jefferson ... love to see it happen to good people.
Pop-out patches: 1) hoop plastic (doesn’t need to be the water soluble stuff, heavy poly from the hardware store will work) 2) placement stitch (if using pre-cut fabric) 3) place fabric 4) tack down stitch 5) if not using pre-cut, trim now 6) all the inside elements of the patch, sequenced center out wherever possible 7) final satin border 8) pop patch out and clean up edges
@@ThePrintLife not when popped out of plastic. If the satin edge is done correctly with a proper density it should just tear right out. Then just kiss any stragglers with a bic lighter.
A wee tip Don’t do badges 1 at a time takes too long especially as you only have 1 head. You can buy drilled cotton or whatever material you choose as a roll and run a batch of say 12 on a back hoop ( bigger size obviously ) and cut them out after. While adds work that way, it’s quicker overall and you can then do the backing on the full batch while running the next batch and then cut them up and press the job. By the time you’re done the next batch should be done.
I'm not 100% sure. the border has a placement stitch, and a tack down stitch. I don't think I have an underlay there. If I do I don't know how to find it. I will get this eventually.
It does look good, and please pardon my ignorance (I am total amateur), but couldn’t you just have done the embroidery straight on the sleeve and skip a bunch of steps?
Haha that is my ignorance as well, becouse yes you can. That is what i'm going to do now. I did some more research and realized, I was over complication things, All I needed was to know a few key tricks in the software and boom easy as pie.
@@ThePrintLife haha, just a suggestion. I'm into art so an exacto knife is a good tool at times. Keep up the great work man, thanx for all the valuable lessons for real. If I ever get into screen printing im definitely gonna send a shirt to ya.
Two other ways you will get better results....embroider directly onto the sleeve. By the time each process is done you could have embroidered and finished. Other way is embroider onto twill material if there are lots merge multiple files to fit in one large hoop. Instead of satin stitch finish border use running stitches. Cut out, place and tack down badge and finish off with satin border to keep badge in place.
@@ThePrintLife by hand is fine once the logo itself is cut out you can use a temporary adhesive to stick onto the garment/sleeve to keep in place then ensure you have a fairly thick border which should cover nicely. The method you use to heatseal a badge on is that unfortunately you flatten the embroidery once pressed. Let me know if you need a file set up for you to try.
Thanks Alex. The left chest patch was a horrible idea for sure. I have spent a bunch more time with the machine. I think Im finally starting to get the hand of it.
HI Laurin. If we are talking t-shirts I'm not planning on selling them. Gonna give em away to people that stop by the shop. If you are talking about the melco, hit up Sue. Her contact info is in the description.
Yea yea yea.
Hey Cam. Glad you're back dude. The embroidery stuff is pretty cool. Very interesting for sure, a change of pace. It's always fun to mess around and learn new cool stuff. Oh Uhhm... You forgot to add the little ® registration symbol or ™ TM Trade Mark to the patch right after "PrintLife". I don't know if you could make it legible, but at least a little little circle dot thingie... Awesome stuff brother. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏼 ⇒ The PrintLife Software Patron 4 Life ⇐
Dude I was being thick with the regmark, Im going to add it back in on the patch.
Do a running stitch for the border in the beginning then stitch the middle of your patch. Then do another run stitch for the border so it’s sturdy. Then cut off the extra materiel and then the satin stitch at the end
I agree. Leave the satin border at the end.
Copy that. I got this baby. He can do it!
NEED ADVICE ..Hello, im a mostly "learning designer" looking to start my own tshirt line.. I dont know as much as needed probably to run one and would like to have my day job at a screen printing shop to learn more (currently work as a 3d print tec/ supervisor for only $12) how important is ones portfolio to get a job at a shop? In your opinion??
Let me buy one of those so I can print..or may I work with you...love the art work..hard work and failures with wins...let me know
I’m having trouble…
Please help
Just do your satin edge stitch last
On it. I was overcomplicating things. That how I roll baby.
I am shocked and appalled - that you don't invest in a butane lighter.
And, congrats on pulling a George Jefferson ... love to see it happen to good people.
Do the stitching last -add the backer (sticky stuff for heat applying) by just sliding iit under the hoop, do the edge stitching. 🤷🏼♀️might work?
That shirt is cleannnnnnnnn 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
The color is crazy. I'm into it fo sho.
Welcome to The Stitch Life.
Can you say second channel
I want it...I'm in the NC...I want to sale shirts..can we join
Yo Cam really enjoyed binging your content lately and and love the idea of more embroidery content!! Can’t wait for the next video
Thank you sir. Goated.
YES!!!!! Looks good...
Stitchlife
Once I get the hand of it may have to change the name.
You gonna sell the shirt cam?
Pop-out patches:
1) hoop plastic (doesn’t need to be the water soluble stuff, heavy poly from the hardware store will work)
2) placement stitch (if using pre-cut fabric)
3) place fabric
4) tack down stitch
5) if not using pre-cut, trim now
6) all the inside elements of the patch, sequenced center out wherever possible
7) final satin border
8) pop patch out and clean up edges
Perfect thank you. Do you clean up edges with good ol fashioned scissors?
@@ThePrintLife not when popped out of plastic. If the satin edge is done correctly with a proper density it should just tear right out. Then just kiss any stragglers with a bic lighter.
Bakhngng. For hoos put tee
A wee tip
Don’t do badges 1 at a time takes too long especially as you only have 1 head.
You can buy drilled cotton or whatever material you choose as a roll and run a batch of say 12 on a back hoop ( bigger size obviously ) and cut them out after.
While adds work that way, it’s quicker overall and you can then do the backing on the full batch while running the next batch and then cut them up and press the job. By the time you’re done the next batch should be done.
That's a great tip. I'm on it.
Love my mighty hoop!! But I do use my other hoops also especially the extra large one
The mighty hoops are dang pricey, but seem like a worthwhile investment.
@@ThePrintLife they really are! I have not had hoop burn and am able to hoop different weights of fabric without issue!
Amazing how can I get in contact
Sick shirt
Stay debrndh
Great Job ! Cheers, Kai
Thanks Kai. You da man.
1:28 felt that 😅
Mio cobbheif knk to aqna that
Yep. Mighty hoop.
Have you deleted the underlay from your satin border? I think your needle tensions are too loose. Keep learning 👍
I'm not 100% sure. the border has a placement stitch, and a tack down stitch. I don't think I have an underlay there. If I do I don't know how to find it. I will get this eventually.
You get ☄️
Legit!!!
It does look good, and please pardon my ignorance (I am total amateur), but couldn’t you just have done the embroidery straight on the sleeve and skip a bunch of steps?
Haha that is my ignorance as well, becouse yes you can. That is what i'm going to do now. I did some more research and realized, I was over complication things, All I needed was to know a few key tricks in the software and boom easy as pie.
@@ThePrintLife Awsome! Greetings from Tampa FL.
Great Job !
What kind of material you used for the patch to be able to heat press it?
its twill with a heat applied adhesive backing.
Rad shirt Cam! How do I cop one
Not sure yet. I was just gonna hand em out to people that stop by and say hi.
I barely had time and I already caught up with your last 4 videos, and again thank you so much, I already missed this. You are still my motivation.
Yeroo Cam- Glad to see you still killing it out west! Looking to chat with ya about some thaangs, give me a shout when ya can. -Clayton
how long does the patch last on the shirt when heat pressed?
Great looking patch.
We getting there. I think I got this down now. i'm gonna stitch it directly on the sleeve
Get some exacto knives to help u cut those patches out, it might be easier.
I will try that next time for sure it would be more accurate. I'm an exacto ninja!
@@ThePrintLife haha, just a suggestion. I'm into art so an exacto knife is a good tool at times. Keep up the great work man, thanx for all the valuable lessons for real. If I ever get into screen printing im definitely gonna send a shirt to ya.
Checking in on you Cam Hope all is well!
Just droppin in again to say, how can I get one of those tees from ya haha.
Gotta stop by the shop.
@@ThePrintLife 18 hour drive. See ya then.
Missed your videos!
Thanks Megan. I had a nice break from making them. Glad to be back at it. Not going to go at the same frequency I use to but its all good.
Two other ways you will get better results....embroider directly onto the sleeve. By the time each process is done you could have embroidered and finished. Other way is embroider onto twill material if there are lots merge multiple files to fit in one large hoop. Instead of satin stitch finish border use running stitches. Cut out, place and tack down badge and finish off with satin border to keep badge in place.
What is the best way to cut the twill. I am doing it by hand and the results are choppy at best. I assume a plotter cutter is the best method.
@@ThePrintLife by hand is fine once the logo itself is cut out you can use a temporary adhesive to stick onto the garment/sleeve to keep in place then ensure you have a fairly thick border which should cover nicely. The method you use to heatseal a badge on is that unfortunately you flatten the embroidery once pressed. Let me know if you need a file set up for you to try.
That design is sick man! Good call on just making the small detailed patch instead of the front chest.
Thanks Alex. The left chest patch was a horrible idea for sure. I have spent a bunch more time with the machine. I think Im finally starting to get the hand of it.
@@ThePrintLife definitely not horrible brother! I just think you nailed it with the V2 idea!
Please tell me we can purchase one of these bad boys
Hi Laurin, please call me if you have questions on our machines - Sue 303-503-5923
HI Laurin. If we are talking t-shirts I'm not planning on selling them. Gonna give em away to people that stop by the shop. If you are talking about the melco, hit up Sue. Her contact info is in the description.
Damn! Haha yes, the shirts. They’re sick