Ricoma Quick Start Guide
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For a homespun look, or when creating small personalization on dress shirts, cotton is ideal. Cotton
thread makes it easy to adjust tensions. It also has a matte nish that is sometimes preferred over
the shiny nish of other thread types. It is available in a broad range of sizes, from very large to very
ne. At one time, it was the favored thread for detailed golf logos. Today, it is used for appliqués that
are intended to have a homemade look.
Thread consumption varies according to the type of stitch being made. Longer stitch lengths, such
as long satins or jump stitches, use more top thread than shorter stitch lengths like ll stitches. Using
an average mix of stitch types, a 5,000-yard cone yields about 9 million stitches. If the cone costs $9,
this would be about one cent per thousand stitches. Bobbin thread yield is about 25,000 to 30,000
stitches for size “L” bobbins. The amount of yardage per bobbin varies according to the thread type.
COTTON THREAD
THREAD CONSUMPTION
Common stabilizer weights
STABILIZER
a) Lightweight: 1 to 1.5 oz.
b) Medium-weight: 2 to 2.75 oz.
c) Heavyweight: 3 to 3.5 oz.
TIP:
Figure 129
There are several categories of backing used in embroidery. Each has its own use and is suitable for
different types of garments.
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