Correct Positioning and Sizing of Monograms on Ladies' Apparel

30. August 2010 12:12 by Administrator in Embroidery Tips  //  Tags:   //   Comments (0)
Ladies' Apparel
Item Monogram Placement   Monogram Size
Collar Left side, 1/4" above buttonhole, centered between collar edges   1/4" to 3/8"
Cuff Holding short edges of cuff together, fold in half; stitch monogram 1" from fold toward buttonhole and 1/4" from cuff's top stitching   1/4" to 3/4"
Left Chest 5" to 7" from shoulder seam and halfway between placket or center front and sleeve seam   1/4" to 1/2"
Placket Between 2nd and 3rd buttonholes   1/4" to 3/8"
Pocket Center of pocket hem   1/4" to 1/2"
Fur Linings
Right side at waist level
  1/4" to 1/2"
Handbags Front and Center
  3" to 4", depending on purse size
Scarves 4" down from the left shoulder seam; 3" to 5" from the center
  1" to 2"
Robes Centered: 2" to 2 1/4" from hem Corner: 45-degree angle in the corner with monogram's edge 1 1/2" from seam   Centered: 2" to 4" Corner: 3/4"

 

Correct Positioning and Sizing of Monograms on Men's Apparel

28. August 2010 10:46 by Administrator in Embroidery Tips  //  Tags:   //   Comments (0)
Men's Apparel
Item Monogram Placement   Monogram Size
Dress Shirt Collar Left side, 1/4" above buttonhole centered between collar edges   1/4" to 3/8"
Cuffs Hold short edges of cuff together and fold in half, stitch monogram " from fold toward buttonhole and 1/4" frm cuff's top stitching   3/8" to 3/4"
Pocket Center of pocket, 1/4" to 1/2" from Top   1/4" to 3/8"
Pocket Flap Center of Flap   1/4" to 3/8"
Pocket Flap w/ Buttonhole To the immediate right of the buttonhole   1/4" to 3/8"
Robes 4" to 6" down from the left shoulder seam; 3" to 5" from the center   1" to 2"
Ties Centered: 1 1/2" 2 1/2" inches from the tip
With Vest: 9" to 11" from tip
  1/4" to 3/4"
T-Shirts Left chest: 7" to 9" down from the shoulder seam
Center Front: 5" down from the collar (Adjust for larger sizes)
  2" to 4"

Miele Jazz - Supreme Quality Even More Affordable

26. August 2010 09:11 by Administrator in   //  Tags:   //   Comments (0)


The price of the Miele Jazz upright vacuum cleaner has been discounted from $649 to $549. Some of the many innovative features of the Miele Jazz include:
  • Swivel Neck
  • Flat to the Floor
  • Extra-Long 39.5 Foot Power Cord
  • High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filter
  • Extra-Long 12 Foot Flexible Hose
  • Included On-Board Accessories
  • Easily Transition From Bare Floors to Carpets
  • Ergonomic Hose Handle
  • Ergonomic Handle

An appliance which makes a perfect addition to any household. Additionally exclusively at Mr Vac and Mrs Sew when you purchase a Miele Jazz, $25 will be automatically donated to one of three charities.

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Tremendous Savings on the Miele Twist

24. August 2010 10:57 by Administrator in Vacuum Cleaners  //  Tags:   //   Comments (0)

The price of the Miele Twist upright vacuum cleaner has been discounted from $549 to $429. The some of the many innovative and practical features of the Miele Twist includes:
  • Swivel Neck
  • Flat to the Floor
  • Extra-Long 39.5 Foot Power Cord
  • Super Air Clean Filtration
  • Extra-Long 12 Foot Flexible Hose
  • Included On-Board Accessories

The Miele Twist is the perfect household accessory to any home, additionally exclusively at Mr Vac and Mrs Sew when you purchase a Miele Twist, $15 will be automatically donated to one of three charities.

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Proper Etiquette of Monograms - Modern Double-Initial Monograms and Special Cases

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Individual
Use the order: first name - last name.

Example: Mary Black

 

Couple with Different Last Name

Last names have the ability to be written in any order.

Example: Mary Black and James Harris

 

Couple with Hyphenated Last Name

Last names are represented in the prescribed order.

Example: James and Mary Smith-Harris

 

Couple with Different Hyphenated Last Name

Both last names are represented by their first letters in any order.

Example: Mary Cooper-Black and James Harris-Smith

 

Special Cases

For names such as O'Connor, Van Meck, and MacKay use the first letter as the intial.

Example: Karen Maria O'Connor

 

Introducing the Miele Capri

20. August 2010 16:46 by Administrator in Vacuum Cleaners  //  Tags:   //   Comments (0)

The perfect vacuum cleaner for barefloors, the all-new Miele Capri is the perfect tool for cleaning bare floors, area rugs, and low pile carpet.
With features such as:

  • Included Miele SBB-3 Bare Floor Brush and Miele's STB 205 Turbo Head.
  • Extremely Lightweight
  • Economically Priced
  • Great For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers
  • 29 ½ Feet Operating Radius
  • Complete Set of Tools
  • Crush-Proof Hose
The Miele Capri is the perfect addition to any household.
Additionally your purchase of any Miele Capri Mr Vac and Mrs Sew, $15 dollars will be donated to one of three charities.



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Proper Etiquette of Monograms - Modern Triple-Initial Monograms

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The Main distinguishing attributes of the modern approach to monograms is Modern Monograms feature all three initials set at an equal height and weight.


Individual

When using a monogram in a modern manner for triple-initials for an individual the order is, first name – last name – middle name

Example: John Wade Adler

Couple with Same Last Name

When using a monogram in a modern manner for triple-initials in the case of a couple sharing the same last name the order is: His First Name – Last Name – Her First Name

Example: John and Serena Adler

Proper Etiquette of Monograms - Traditional Triple-Initial Monograms

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The Main distinguishing attributes of the traditional approach to monograms is Traditional Monograms feature the Last Name emphasized and centered.

Individual

When using a monogram in a traditional manner for triple-initials for an individual the order is, first name – last name – middle name

Example: John Wade Adler

Couple with Same Last Name

When using a monogram in a traditional manner for triple-initials in the case of a couple sharing the same last name the order is: His First Name – Last Name – Her First Name

Example: John and Serena Adler

 

Singer Sewing Machine Patent Anniversary

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Today August 12 is the anniversary of when the Double Treadle Singer Sewing Machine was patent by Isaac Singer in New York City in the year 1851. Although the sewing machine was previously patent by Elias Howe, the double treadle system was revolutionary and helped changed the world of sewing forever.

Mr Vac and Mrs Sew Awarded Ebay Top Rated Seller

1. August 2010 10:45 by Administrator in Awards  //  Tags:   //   Comments (0)

Ebay has recognized and awarded Mr Vac and Mrs Sew the prestigious eBay Top-Rated Seller award. The Top-Rated seller service status is the highest standard for continually providing customers with excellent Ebay shopping experiences. Ebay founded in 1995 is an online shopping and auction website, where business and people are given the ability to purchase and sell a variety of goods and services. Mr Vac and Mrs Sew is grateful to both Ebay which has given us the tools to further expand our business and our customers which have helped us to achieve this award.

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