Loose Threads: Can you strip a Reebok jersey and swap letters out? Kinda! Team of 18000 patch
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- Опубліковано 1 лис 2024
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I find watching you work is mildly therapeutic
I appreciate that. I always wonder if I should include all the sewing and am I speeding it up too much. Idk what makes for good viewing anymore
@@uglythirds I highly recommend keeping the sewing, it provides a different perspective and appreciation for the work that goes into these pieces. They are literally art that triggers memories of special moments and events that people have experienced and that’s kind of special.
The melting on the jersey is because you have no protective layer between the jersey and heat press. Your best option here is a teflon sheet, at least the same size as your heat press. It goes on top of the jersey before you press it. The paper from Customize Sports doesn't really do much.
I bought some of those sheets, but I have so many questions. Are you saying that I should put them on top of everything? Wouldn't that mean heat isn't getting to the glue? Or do I just cover things that I don't want to much heat applied?
@@uglythirds Cover EVERYTHING. The Teflon sheets dissipate the heat and prevent all the heat from being concentrated on one area. This also prevents scorching. You can double up the sheets for extra protection.
You really have to use the teflon pillow under the items you're pressing on, even if you think it's flat enough. You should also get a temp gun to take the temperature at several places on the press to ensure you are at the right temperature. I use a pro machine every day and I have to adjust the temperature higher or lower to get it to the target temp. Also, pressing the machine without a garment once or twice before pressing actual garments will help get the pad hot to ensure even heating. Doing some or all of these things will help reduce the number of times you press your jersey and reduce the likelihood of damage like on this jersey.
Have I mentioned how much I appreciate your comments?
Wouldn’t it be possible to put only one side of the jersey into the heat press, rather than both front and back of the jersey simultaneously? If not, perhaps put a sheet of cardboard in between? That may both prevent ridges/texture from the other side from causing problems, but also require less time in the press because the isolated layer heats up faster? Just a thought!
There are Teflon pillows that I've used, but I was seeing if they're super necessary...and they are. Steep learning curve in all of this, I'm finding. BUT! Better to watch me figure it out than anyone else messing things up!
@@uglythirds Oh yes, I'm here ready with my popcorn!
I thought it looked good to my unprofessional eye! Just saying