360671✽
Oh boy i got asked to make at least 50 tags for a handy cap boys t-shirts .When he goes to a group home they steal his shirts as his Mom buys him the best.
Anyways Mops i been trying to work this out in my 5d all by myself .She said make some so she can have an idea .
I never did this before so i am having fun :):).
As you can see i tried a few ways but nothing really suits me .Would be easy with help but********
What do you all think??Help needed please???Thanks Hugs Carolyn
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35675✽
My only suggestion is to make the font block. Depending on the handicap, they may not be able to actually read the really fancy fonts. But block is very easy to read. They look nice! You're a sweetie to do this!
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The only problem I see with 'tags' is that if some one had the ingenuity they could cut them out...unless she glued and sewed them down all the way around. I also think simple bold block letters would be better seen and understood. :-)
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basketkase
27 Jul 2014
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These are all great, Carolyn.....I do agree with the others on using block letters for kids......easier to distinguish.......
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145305✽
Nice work Carolyn. I agree with the others about the choice of the font - there are so many to choose from, but the simple Block is probably the best choice.
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I'm with everyone else I don't like fancy writing on children's tags etc. The easier to read the better and good on you for doing them. You're an angel. Love Chris
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vickiannette
27 Jul 2014
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you are doing a fine job here Carolyn. However if the lad is likely to be with other handicapped persons, they will only recognize simple shape and perhaps one special colour or maybe a symbol associated with your friend. Please show us your final choice.xx
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But if a kid goes home with a tshirt that has another kid's name on it, she'll know it belongs to someone else and perhaps return it.
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Definitely simpler block, what a job Carolyn!!! You'll have it done in no time the way you sew!
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sonjapotgieter
27 Jul 2014
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black always the best like the fine swirly one...Great
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169064✽
I think you are doing a great job with this. I agree a simple font is best. If the shirts are still being stolen, it would be best for you to embroider his name onto the shirt itself.
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We have a young friend in the nursing home because of cerebral palsy and any time I make him something nice, I make sure his name is extra large on it somewhere, because the workers take home nice clothes quickly! Pillowcases, wheelchair bag or whatever!
yes she thinks it was someone like that to ???hugs
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asterixsew
27 Jul 2014
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I like them all. As long as you use the same logo for all the shirts you will be fine. Maybe the boys mother needs to buy cheaper shirts and if he takes a set amount someone should be checking that he returns with what he entered with.
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As beautiful as these fonts are Carolyn, I think a much more simple font that is easily read. If his shirts are tucked in I would stitch the name straight on to the hem. Labels can be easily taken off.
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6079✽
I agree with the block letters. To cut down on fraying, have you thought about doing the initials on 1 inch grosgrain ribbon? You can quickly pass the cut ends over a flame to seal the edges (Try this on scrap first to get the hang of it.) Then the mother can use it as a tag or a label.
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33641✽
I too like the plainerr font. I'd put his name in big letters on the back so that it is easily identifiable. It shouldn't be a problem for the people at the camp to know his name.
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299559✽
Yup I agree too simple block style letter & sewn into the hem so hard to remove! ~hugs~
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6951✽
These tags you've done look lovely& should really make a great asset for this boy too. This helps me consider making some for my mom who's got eyesight problems due to macular degeneration. Thanks for sharing your work. :~D
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360671✽
i showed her this afternoon and she choose one in the frame in the middle on the left no border !!!thanks everyone!!!hugs
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So now you are gonna be very busy my friend, making 50!!! should keep you out of trouble for a little while xx
yes a little a day maybe right hehe
5165✽
i got asked to make names for a nursing home pt. i also did a block font but i used black n dk blue and red.lots of dark colors so the laundry can return her clothes.things with no names go missing quickly.you are doing a good job!
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145791✽
Looking very good Carolyn/Lillian
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I do not know the first thing about digitizing but I think it looks great.
Wendy
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hagridsmom
30 Jul 2014
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from my years of working with people in these situations I agree nice things tend to disappear ... I like her choice and agree with the comment below that tags are easily removed. If you could do it on the shirt or garment somehow it might have a better chance of staying with him.
You might have to get inventive to work around this problem. I actually have dyed white ladies cotton panties a grass green color and they stayed with her! They looked pretty good too.
You might have to get inventive to work around this problem. I actually have dyed white ladies cotton panties a grass green color and they stayed with her! They looked pretty good too.
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Carolyn, If the lady can afford expensive shirts, she can afford to order
name tapes from a fabric store. They come quickly and can be ironed on. I ordered them for my sons and they lasted for years.
name tapes from a fabric store. They come quickly and can be ironed on. I ordered them for my sons and they lasted for years.