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1 is an award-winning commercial digitizer with over 18 years experience. Currently, he is the relationship manager and marketer for DecoNetwork, overseeing relationships with vendors and educating clients. Erich is a well-known figure in decorated apparel, based on his monthly embroidery articles, blogs, social media, seminars and webinars. He sits on multiple industry advisory boards, consults for product support groups, and provides educational services to the industry.

2 STITCH TYPE KEYS TO SUCCESS WITH 3D EMBROIDERY THANK YOU Accept that there are many ways to accomplish 3D Success is based on many different parts The holistic approach Good digitizing PAGE 2

3 STITCH TYPE KEYS TO SUCCESS WITH 3D EMBROIDERY THANK YOU The right stuff Careful embroidery Additional finishing Test, test, test! PAGE 3

4 STITCH TYPE KEYS TO SUCCESS WITH 3D EMBROIDERY THANK YOU PAGE 4

5 JUNCTIONS END CAPS UNDERLAY BOLD STROKES OR FINE LINE STITCH TYPE KEYS TO SUCCESS WITH 3D EMBROIDERY THANK YOU PAGE 5

6 CORNERS JUNCTIONS END CAPS UNDERLAY BOLD STROKES OR FINE LINE STITCH TYPE KEYS TO SUCCESS WITH 3D EMBROIDERY Fill stitch Doable, but THANK YOU drives down the height Satin stitch Best results, highest crowns PAGE 6

7 BOLD STROKES OR FINE LINE STITCH TYPE KEYS TO SUCCESS WITH 3D EMBROIDERY PAGE 7

8 STITCH ANGLES DENSITY CORNERS Approximately double density for 40 weight thread Set density between.17mm and.25mm ( ) Consider color contrast between thread and foam Stitch shortening PAGE 8

9 STITCH ANGLES DENSITY CORNERS PAGE 9

10 FINISHING STITCH ANGLES DENSITY Balance stitch angle and inner-edge density Perpendicular to the edges Gentle transitions / Cornering Careful balance PAGE 10

11 UNDERLAY BOLD STROKES OR FINE LINE STITCH TYPE Bold, thicker strokes give a higher crown. Thin strokes can create depth. PAGE 11

12 END CAPS UNDERLAY BOLD STROKES OR FINE LINE Tacks the foam in place Planks where topstitching columns meet Caps to cover open ends Excess underlay Why I go without edge runs PAGE 12

13 END CAPS UNDERLAY BOLD STROKES OR FINE LINE PAGE 13

14 JUNCTIONS END CAPS UNDERLAY Stitch angle vs. satin stitch cap Keep topstitching in place Allow for push compensation Avoid tip-out PAGE 14

15 THANK YOU ANGLED POINTS Avoids large open ends / Alternative to capping Done by tapering each satin-stitch column to a point Provides perforation on all edges PAGE 15

16 CORNERS JUNCTIONS END CAPS Avoiding tear-out / Separation Maintaining interlace In-column junctions Overlap and planks PAGE 16

17 CORNERS JUNCTIONS END CAPS PAGE 17

18 CORNERS JUNCTIONS END CAPS PAGE 18

19 DENSITY CORNERS JUNCTIONS Preventing poke-through Perforate the foam Add zig-zag runs perpendicular to topstitching PAGE 19

20 FINISHING STITCH ANGLES Heat is key Careful application, fiber consideration Mechanical intervention Poking in large peeking areas, light abrasion PAGE 20

21 ANGLED POINTS PRICING JUST FOR FUN Stitch count Additional labor Run time, machine time, finishing Cost of foam Extra materials cost PAGE 21

22 PRICING JUST FOR FUN Just for fun Sublimated foam embroidery PAGE 22

23 KEYS TO SUCCESS WITH 3D EMBROIDERY THANK YOU BE SURE TO INCLUDE 3D FOAM OR VISIT ERICH AT THE NNEP EMBROIDERY AND DIGITIZING CONFERENCE, SEPT. 13 AND 15TH, IN INDIANAPOLIS WHERE HE WILL BE TEACHING. IN YOUR CART WHEN YOU CHECK OUT AT MADEIRAUSA.COM TO RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER! USE CODE 3D-10 PAGE 23

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