That’s something new for me, nothing like old machinery. Great work!

Excellent video! Thank you!

Wow beautiful stitches. Such a gorgeous machine. I looked at some of the specialty edging machines they did in the 80's and needed smelling salts after the price shock in South Africa............lol our currency is worth nothing any more.............go BRIKS go.

Fascinating.

Correct tensions are necessary to get it to sew well but they're easy to set. Basically the needle thread and lower looper need to be very tight and the upper looper (floss) needs to be very loose

would you please be able to make a video on threading this machine. I picked up a mint condition one but I'm having issues getting it to stich properly. I also only have three spool holders and I'm guessing I need three more for the looper.

Ingrid, needle and lower looper thread tensions need to be very, very tight. I bought new springs direct from Merrow and I also bought a servo motor from them. Love the servo motor

I too only have a three spool thread stand and when I use embroidery thread instead of merrow floss I just put the five cones of embroidery thread on the table.

David: Thanks so much for the video! I have a question for you... we just purchased at a pawn shop the merrow 3dw-1 but don't know how to tighten tension to make the patch edge can you let me know how its done? Thank you in advance!

Nice information. Interesting that it is made in Hartford CT. Vintage? May I ask about what price range something like that might cost? thanks, Jean

Hey Dave, looks great! I've been searching for an MG-3U forever. Did you digitize the wings? I'm planning on making flight suit patches like this for our CAP unit.

@mariedavies6207

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I digitized the wings. Our main business is USAF nametags and I've digitized all USAF wings and badges for nametags and also pilots wings from all other countries that end up flying with USAF units.

Is this a specific Merrow machine for sewing the satin stitch on the edge of a patch, or will any model Merrow machine do it? Thanks

Harley, Standard eccentrics. Definitely a servo motor. I ordered it from Merrow. Couldn't use the machine any other way. As I remember it the motor only cost just a bit more than $100.

Hi I just purchased a MG-3U and wanted to ask how do I make the border thickness like your patch? Can I use two or three spools of Polyester or for the main color or not? Thank you

@daviddavies5428

3 жыл бұрын

When I don't have the floss thread color I need I use 5 cones of 40w embroidery thread for the upper looper

hey Dave is that just multiple embroidery thread instead of merrow thread if so, how many spools do I use on the upper and lower looper?

@daviddavies5428

7 ай бұрын

5 cones of 40w embroidery thread for the upper looper. I now use habanddash.com premosoft sewing thread for the needle and Tex 70 sewing thread for the lower looper. I was using monofilament for the lower looper so wouldn't have to change with each color but it was breaking too much so I switched to the Tex 70 that I get from Cleaners Supply

From where can i buy this machine and what is the name of the machine? Thanks

I was wondering what feed eccentrics you are using. Does your machine have the standard #28's or did you go to a higher stitch count? You must be using a servo motor to get such slow stitch speed, what brand and model? The speed looks nice and controllable for such detail work.

@JanetDiaz6152

2 жыл бұрын

what feed eccentrics is he using ? and foot press or feed dog nnot sure the plate #

How do you type On The Border up?

I want to do real merrow borders on the patches we produce but I've read running one of those little machines requires considerable skill. Does it? What is the learning curve on one of those machines?

@daviddavies5428

2 жыл бұрын

Circles are easy. Rectangles aren't bad. If the rectangle has rounded corners it's a lot harder. Irregular shapes with inside corners are the hardest. Practice Practice Practice

I know this is an old video, but have a question . I know the machine you are using is called a merrow, but what is the type of stitch used around the boarder of the patch? I assume there are other names machines that will do the same? I am looking at starting to make my own custom made patch blanks for sublimation patchs and was wondering what type of machine I would need to make the boarder around them. Seem machines that look the same , but called overstitich machines

@daviddavies5428

Жыл бұрын

The Merrow MG-3U is the only machine I know that will make this patch border. If you are looking to start a business making these it's worth the investment. They show up on the used market from time to tim.

can you tell me how do you put the strings? or your order

@daviddavies5428

8 жыл бұрын

+Rogelio rodrigiez noh Not sure what you're asking. Are you not sure how to thread the merrow machine? The order of the holes on the machine the thread goes through? When I switch thread colors I simply cut the thread by the thread stand, put the new thread on and tie the ends together in a square knot and pull through the machine. So when I'm using 5 spools for the upper looper I tie all five of the old color to the five strands of the new color together at once pull them through. I now use a nylon thread for the lower looper and never change it. Dave

Great work. Im trying to get some patches re-bordered in various colors. Are you able to help me with this?

@daviddavies5428

2 жыл бұрын

That's not really something I'm interested in doing. Busy enough making nametags. You probably have an embroiderer near your base that can assist.

Thanks for the video, it's the best I've seen about merrowing an edge. I just bought a new machine and haven't fired it up yet. It looks like you are using Medeira embroidery thread. Do you use 40 wt. on all 3 cones? Any suggestions, advise?

@estebanarchie3292

3 жыл бұрын

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@titusterrence8698

3 жыл бұрын

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@estebanarchie3292

3 жыл бұрын

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@titusterrence8698

3 жыл бұрын

@Esteban Archie glad I could help :)

When possible I use RA merrow floss. But I do a lot of nametags and there isn't a merrow floss for all of the colors I need. When using Madeira 40w thread I use 5 cones of thread for the upper looper thread instead of the merrow floss.

@lxstangs

4 жыл бұрын

5 cones, 40.00 dollars of thread ?

What size Cam are you using for patch borders? Also are you just using 3 spools of thread? i just got this machine yesterday and im having a heck of a time getting the stitches close, i have size 28 cam, using 40 thread.

@daviddavies5428

8 жыл бұрын

+Jenny Alfonso Not sure what size cam I have really...just whatever was standard. I use 5 cones of embroidery 40wt thread for the upper looper. Practice, practice, practice. The trick is in the corners. Imagine a curved line to the inside of the edge of the material and force the needle to follow that patch. I'm using both hands to accomplish this so the curve is smooth. The fingers of my left hand start the corner and I finish with the fingers of my right hand...and if you will I "tug" on the patch a little in the corner to force the needle to stitch closer than it would if the pressure foot were doing the feeding. You need to have it thicker in a corner so the outside edge is "full" of stitches. I hope you have a servo motor on the machine so you can slow it way down until you get comfortable. If you don't have a servo motor you need to call Merrow and order one!

@jalfonsorio

8 жыл бұрын

+David Davies yes I have a servo and have it turned all the way down. So u are using 5 cones total? 2 for upper and 2 for lower and one for needle?

@daviddavies5428

8 жыл бұрын

+Jenny Alfonso ...7 cones total. One for needle, one for lower looper and 5 for the upper looper. I'm actually using nylon thread now for the lower looper so I never have to change it. The nylon if more finicky as it will snap more readily if I try to "tug" to much on the material or if I'm unattentive and let the material lift up at all. But I've practiced enough that the nylon thread doesn't break too often and when it does since it is so stiff it is very easy to rethread it.

@jalfonsorio

8 жыл бұрын

+David Davies oh wow that's very interesting!!!! I will try adding more cones to mine because it's just not filling in. I'm sure some of my tensions are off as I just got the machine and it was new. I'll have to play around more. Nothing like crunch time! Ugh, I have patches to do :/

@daviddavies5428

8 жыл бұрын

+Jenny Alfonso Needle tension and lower looper tension have to be pretty much as tight as you can make them. Upper looper pretty much as loose as you can get it. Plus I use merrow floss whenever I can instead of embroidery thread. I trust your patches are fairly stiff before you try to merrow them.

Hi, great video. What is the name of the transparent material from the back?

@daviddavies5428

2 жыл бұрын

Plastic sheeting from Home Depot

Hey Dave, You were a great help to me years ago when I 1st got my MG3U. I have come a long way using you guidance. Hoping you point me in the right direction with my new challenge. Can you recommend any suppliers for 100% Poly Twill? The supplier I have been using for many years has limited colors. I have some customers asking for more color selections. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

@daviddavies5428

Жыл бұрын

Carl, Who are you using now? Finding 100% poly twill is certainly a challenge. Fabric Wholesale Direct carries it but their material is pretty thin. I prefer Carr Textiles Stabil Twill

@user-et1lf5gi8v

Жыл бұрын

@@daviddavies5428 I too use Carr Textiles for my backings & Stabil Twill. I have a customer coming to me after having a falling out with another patch company they have used for 10+ years. They have been using a Copen Blue twill with the previous company. I have found it in 100% Poly Poplin, but like you mentioned about the Fabric Wholesale Direct Poplin is pretty thin. I think I can make it work, but would be more comfortable with a heavier twill. I think I'm spoiled by the Stabil Twill.

Which looper did u use??? Try some on my a-3 but not working good. Class 60 is best. I wanna give a try to M-3 DW2, DW4 and DWL.

@daviddavies5428

2 жыл бұрын

94 lower looper and 85 upper looper

@yhwh490

2 жыл бұрын

That’s fine. And what kind of shim for the Lower cutter holder and thread tube???

@yhwh490

2 жыл бұрын

Well, you’re using am M-3U machine. I have add parts to my M-3DW an A-3. I can do the Merrow Border 100% with a class 60 machine. With other machines is not so well. I have 3 Merrow Machine M-3DW (-2, -4 and -L series), one A-3 and a Class 60. Change Feed Dog and Needle Plate as well. Also Thread Guide and needle thread take up.....

@yhwh490

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve contact a Person who work for years in a big factory. I bought my first Merrow 3 years ago. Since them I’ve 5 Merrow machines and only one is working 100%. I live in Germany. The person who worked for this big factory gave me some “advices” which Parts I need. I spend a lot of money. That’s like a hobby. I love my Merrows and I’m very happy when someone give me some hints to make good patches. Thanks a lot. Dario

Is it possible to merrow with varying widths? Think something like the Oakley "O" logo....

@daviddavies5428

8 жыл бұрын

+G Viken I'm not sure I understand what you're looking for. You are able to vary the width of the merrow stitch. There's an adjustment of the machine to do this...I have some customers that like narrow merrow stitching and others like the standard wider merrow stitch. You can't really vary the width as you're doing a single patch though. On my machine if I try to go too wide it will break the lower looper thread. I believe Merrow makes machines designed to make even wider merrow stitches than I can do on my machine but I've never had a need to investigate those machines further.

@v1ken

8 жыл бұрын

+David Davies I guess what I'm trying to ask is it possible to do narrow merrow to start then go wider then back to narrow, all in one pass...

@daviddavies5428

8 жыл бұрын

+G Viken I suppose if you really wanted to you could stop part way through the patch - probably best with the needle in the patch -- adjust the width of the stitching and then start up again. But this is with me using the edge guide you can see in the video. If you were to take this off you could fluidly change the width of the merrow. When I go around corners I visualize where I want the needle to penetrate the patch to keep the width consistent. I just use the guide on the straights because it's easy and I don't have to focus on what the machine is doing but there isn't anything to say you have to use the edge guide. I think if were going to try that I'd put a run stitch about 1mm inside where I wanted the merrow to go. Then I'd focus on keeping the needle just outside of the run stitch...which can go in and out to create the different merrow widths you're looking for. Might take some practice to be consistent but it's possible. A servo motor to slow things down would be mighty helpful.

These are expensive machines...You can give Charlie Merrow a call to discuss a new one or keep an eye on ebay or craigslist for used machines.

Sorry, how do you tighten The Border up on the Merrow machine

@daviddavies5428

6 ай бұрын

I think you are referring to the cam which determines the number of stitches per inch.

What other machines can do a merrow stitch? Would a serger be capable or doing a merrow stitch?

@daviddavies5428

2 жыл бұрын

AFAIK only a merrow machine cut put a true merrowed edge on a patch

@gfdggdfgdgf

7 ай бұрын

Pretty much any overlock machine can make at least decent borders, either with the default upper looper or with a specialized upper looper (with such a looper you don't use any upper thread, just needle and bottom)

Do you provide merrowed edge services for patches already stitched out? I have a few patches in need of a merrowed edge, I stitched them out using my Brother PE770 but need merrowed borders.

@daviddavies5428

8 жыл бұрын

+Jay Creel Why don't you send me an email to myfinishingtouch at gmail dot com Dave

Can this seam be achieved using a regular serger machine??

@daviddavies5428

3 жыл бұрын

No, it really can't be made with a regular serger. You need a Merrow machine.

@MrHollick

3 жыл бұрын

@@daviddavies5428 Thanks for the response Dave! Which machine is that your using exactly? I checked out their website and they have so many different ones its confusing. id just like to be able to do patches :)

@daviddavies5428

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrHollick MG-3U

@gfdggdfgdgf

7 ай бұрын

Yes, Pretty much any overlock machine can make at least decent borders, either with the default upper looper or with a specialized upper looper (with such a looper you don't use any upper thread, just needle and bottom)

what kind of thread are you using? Thanks

@daviddavies5428

3 жыл бұрын

I either use a merrow floss or five cones of embroidery thread for the upper looper and one cone of embroidery thread for the needle and monofilament for the lower looper

@dannyyasinskiy

3 жыл бұрын

@@daviddavies5428 Thank you so much!

@dannyyasinskiy

3 жыл бұрын

@@daviddavies5428 what would you recommend if i only have 2. I have only needle and lower looper. I have a merrow a3dw with bigger cams.

@daviddavies5428

3 жыл бұрын

@@dannyyasinskiy and if you haven't visited www.habanddash.com/ yet, I really like their thread. They should have Merrow floss soon as well.

@daviddavies5428

3 жыл бұрын

@@dannyyasinskiy I'd recommend you call Merrow and ask them if it can be converted into an MG-3U

Good Morning, my name is Almudena and I will know how many sewing thread the machine has? and how are the positions of sewing thread the machine?, and how are length and stitch length? I want to made the same that you made in the video Do you have any video in Spanish? Thank you very much for your attention

@daviddavies5428

10 жыл бұрын

No video in Spanish, sorry. If you have the Merrow MG-3U the width of the border is controlled by the screw on the front of the machine that is under the needle plate and to the left of where the thread goes vertical before going under the needle plate. Loosen that screw and the guide that is just to the left of the needle will move left or right to adjust the width of the stitches. I use five cones of embroidery thread for the upper looper when I don't have the correct color merrow floss. Getting the correct tension is very important in creating a proper stitch. The upper looper threads must have very light tension and the lower looper thread must have very, very tight tension.

@rusticasdecasavieja

10 жыл бұрын

David Davies Thank you very for your answer,I will try to do

what is price of this machine?

@daviddavies5428

7 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how much a new one would cost. You can contact Merrow at www.merrow.com to inquire. Used machines very rarely show up .

im having a m-3dw converted now

@JanetDiaz6152

2 жыл бұрын

what did you do and whats parts did you get> I thiink a 20 cam is needed and remove the cutter , and what about the foot press. ?

I really should have cleaned up our embroidery room before shooting this video. A little bit of chaos going on in there. Dave

@firebretha

9 жыл бұрын

David Davies Actually gave me inspiration on how I want to layout my workroom!

@Crates94

8 жыл бұрын

+David Davies I have some patches I need done Dave. You up to the task?

@daviddavies5428

8 жыл бұрын

How many are you looking to have made? I make small runs of patches but they start at $10 each. If you need a lot you can find cheaper places online

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Serger machines can do this??

@daviddavies5428

8 жыл бұрын

+HowToMakeBeats The Merrow machine wraps the thread from the top around the side and to the underside of the patch. I don't believe a serger can do that.

@Crates94

8 жыл бұрын

David Davies Oh thanks because i had just read that a merrow stitch called a overlock stich and that serging is the new name for overlocking. I dont know much about it.

@corliss4838

6 жыл бұрын

Sergers don't work for this as you cannot get the stitching close enough.

Dave how u feeling. You still around?

@daviddavies5428

6 жыл бұрын

Still around and making nametags

@Crates94

6 жыл бұрын

glad to hear it man. Love that mini factory you built too. Get at me if you wanna take a job embroidering caps. Help you build up some bread to cop a chenille machine.

Need merrow stitch machine send prc details

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