Dodger lettering

[PetiteFleur]

My dodgers need replacing, I've made the dodgers but now need to source the lettering. The problem is that the original lettering appear to be stuck on not sewn. SWMBO insists that the style is maintained and be stuck on. Most lettering appears to be sewn on. Does anyone know who can supply stuck on lettering? or heat sealed?

 

[Searush]

I made my own letters.

Make up templates on A4, by simply printing them from your computer. You can try out the paper letters on the dodgers on the floor just to see how they look. Then use the templates to cut out the letters from white vinyl (or whatever colour material you choose) and stick them in place. To get them straight, draw chalk lines & measure the spaces to get the gaps right. PVA or Copydex will probably do the sticking for you, but I stitched mine with a zig-zag around the edges of the letters. I used white thread on the top & blue for the bobbin underneath so that the stitching is not evident.

Or go to a sailmaker & pay his going price per letter.

 

[Seajet]

I always use SAC Graphics for boat names etc, they also do dodger names and a lot of other stuff; always had a first class service from them - give them a call and they'll send a handy booklet of styles and what's on offer, prices etc.

No connection other than happy customer for years.

http://www.sacgraphics.com/

 

[SteveSarabande]

Do vinyl names stick ok, I would expect them to come loose. I just ordered new dodgers with sewn on letters

 

[Seajet]

I think they stick OK if made for the job with the right vinyl & ( self ) adhesive.

 

[baffled9]

+1for SAC. They provide excellent service at reasonable prices. Have their self adhesive letters on my dodgers - 5 seasons old now and no sign of wear or detachment.

 

[PetiteFleur]

+1for SAC. They provide excellent service at reasonable prices. Have their self adhesive letters on my dodgers - 5 seasons old now and no sign of wear or detachment.

Thanks. Just checked out SAC and spoken to them and they have the exact style as on the old dodgers. Excellent result! Will order as soon as approved by SWMBO.

 

[Alpha22]

You could try a T-Shirt printing company. They can cut the letters out of heat seal vinyl using a CNC cutter. They are then heat sealed to the material in a press.

 

[baffled9]

Glad to be of help.