HOrnbrod Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 I been wanting some graphics on my headrests for awhile now, and searched and found several places online that do custom embroidery all over the country. All of them charged at least $75 and up depending on the complexity of the lettering and /or graphics, plus postage back and forth. Then my wife told me about a small shop in town that had recently opened that does custom embroidery and residential upholstery work, so I pulled my headrest covers off went over to see them. All I wanted was just simple text stating Jeep COMANCHE in regulation Moper fonts. They downloaded the fonts from various web sites and came up with suggestions while I was there, and we agreed on a design. Here they are - cost me $45 total. The ladies have a state of the art custom embroidery machine about 7' tall that can take any presized presentation of graphics, colors, and font combinations from a computer. I don't think there is anyone else you can find that can do the quality of their work for less. If anyone is interested in having some custom sewing work done, let me know, and I'll pass along the contact info. And no, I don't get a cut for referrals.
Ωhm Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 They didn't have chrome thread. Still looks good, great price. Could be more work coming their way.
HOrnbrod Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 6 hours ago, Ωhm said: They didn't have chrome thread. Still looks good, great price. Could be more work coming their way. They did have chrome thread, and I thought about it - hard. But the ladies said the chrome thread wouldn't show up well on the gray tweed. The red matches the side graphic I have nicely.
schardein Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 That's cool. I would so have a gray collared shirt with matching embroidery on the left breast.
HOrnbrod Posted January 13, 2018 Author Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, fiatslug87 said: Hmmm... Crimson... Roll Tide! Funny you should mention that Mike. I did think about having the Alabama "A" stitched in.. Maybe I still will.
WahooSteeler Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 40 minutes ago, HOrnbrod said: Funny you should mention that Mike. I did think about having the Alabama "A" stitched in.. Maybe I still will. Do that on your next set of floor mats!
HOrnbrod Posted January 13, 2018 Author Posted January 13, 2018 Excellent idea Wahoo. I just installed a new set last month. A big Bama A in crimson will look great on them. It's all about cosmetics now - everything else is as I want it.
DirtyComanche Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 Looks pretty nifty. A guy would pay a fortune to have that done up here. Why the black center console lid? Just to match the tray insert in the console?
Minuit Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 And here I am just wondering how Don gets his kick panels to stay put.
HOrnbrod Posted January 13, 2018 Author Posted January 13, 2018 35 minutes ago, DirtyComanche said: Why the black center console lid? Just to match the tray insert in the console? I have a bastard mix/match black/gray/chrome interior. Just think it looks better with the basic Laredo upholstery. Kinda breaks up the boredom. Maybe I'm weird.. Kick panels staying put? No idea. I've had them on/off about 50 times.
zomeizter Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 16 hours ago, HOrnbrod said: If anyone is interested in having some custom sewing work done, let me know, and I'll pass along the contact info. And no, I don't get a cut for referrals. Send the info man, I got stuff due some customizing...BTW, the relo process has begun, we locked in on Athens/Ardmore, ETA 01 March, see ya around the 'hood...
HOrnbrod Posted January 13, 2018 Author Posted January 13, 2018 3 hours ago, zomeizter said: Send the info man, I got stuff due some customizing...BTW, the relo process has begun, we locked in on Athens/Ardmore, ETA 01 March, see ya around the 'hood... http://southerninkandthread.com/ Ask for Heather.
HOrnbrod Posted January 16, 2018 Author Posted January 16, 2018 Had a subtle modification made to the headrests to center the logo better. It also makes sure that my MJ will never be mistaken for a Renix model.
WahooSteeler Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Just couldn't leave it alone, could ya? LOL
HOrnbrod Posted January 16, 2018 Author Posted January 16, 2018 21 minutes ago, coolwind57 said: Isn't all caps "COMANCHE" 86-87 Renix? You are correct - good eye. But I do like the all-caps COMANCHE emblem better.
coolwind57 Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 2 hours ago, HOrnbrod said: You are correct - good eye. But I do like the all-caps COMANCHE emblem better. Me too.
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