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logobear;56854 wrote:we buy polyester locally, sublimate or embroider, stiffen with a press on backing, end edge.
sometimes use badging felt for embroidery.
It is only for edging .... or edging!

Well, I can see the use of an overlocker for making badges. Always wanted one when I used to machine knit but never got around to buying one. Sublimating polyester and then maybe embroidering on top sounds interesting. Infact it sounds like it has lots of potential!

you can sub on top of embroidery too ..... ( but don't tell anyone ....)

logobear;56877 wrote:you can sub on top of embroidery too ..... ( but don't tell anyone ....)

Your secret is safe as no one reads these threads lol

logobear;56838 wrote:Yes,
roll hem overlocker, got a Toyota setup 3 thread for just over 200 pounds. you need to use thick thread for the best result, and it will only do straight edges.
It has paid for itself a many times over in less than a year....

Commonly known as Bulk Overlock thread in the trade. (Chris used to be a Sewing Machine Engineer many moons ago - until Laura Ashley outsourced to Hungary etc)
I have a Rimoldi 4 thread overlock, which he acquired for me (bit of big beast though).

Sharon

logobear;56838 wrote:Yes,
roll hem overlocker, got a Toyota setup 3 thread for just over 200 pounds. you need to use thick thread for the best result, and it will only do straight edges.
It has paid for itself a many times over in less than a year....

Hi Logobear.
Q1, Do you stitch a satin stitch around the patch, cut it out and then over lock the edge or do you overlock a blank edge.?
Q2. Do you have a www. of the model that you use? Loads of info on the net but all leading the wrong way... I even see them on the Tescos site....
Thanks Earl.

Toyota SL1 series. you need to buy the roll hem attachment as an optional extra
we just overlock a blank edge

Thanks , I will look into it.
http://www.home-sewing.com/epages/homes ... verlockers
Found this site and now waiting for a reply...

Brother does one with the rolled hem facility built in:

http://www.brothermachines.com/show_product.asp?id=786

In UK available for £189 (or less)

i am about to dig my overlocker out of a cupboard, back in the day when i made clothes for everyone i knew, fancy dress, wedding dresses, suits, anything and everything, then i got sidetracked by life in the corporate world for a few years, now i am back working for myself, its time to dig it out and have a play

It is amazing how a simple enquiry about badges for embroidery has set so many of us on the idea of having a go ourselves. Well an overlocker will have to sit on my wanted list a bit longer but would be interested to know how the rest of you get on who own an overlocker.