Custom V6 headrest embroidery idea. - Camaro Forum - 2010 Camaro / Camaro Z28 SS Forums

Xanthos · 01-08-2009, 06:17 AM

So, I plan on embroidering my own headrests with this C logo.

I practiced by putting it on a very tightly wrapped pillow form, to simulate the headrest (because I won't be able to take the cloth off it). It came out like this.

What do you all think of it?
- Xanthos

Never2LowChevy · 01-08-2009, 06:38 AM

keep practicing....

Xanthos · 01-08-2009, 06:48 AM

Its a Heavy Chain Stitch. Looks much better in person, than taken with my cell phone camera. You cant see the stitching on this low res - it just looks blurry. I'll take a better picture when I can.
- Xanthos

Mindz · 01-08-2009, 06:59 AM

Looks pretty good. I would suggest making the top loop skinnier ) so it extends to the middle of the lower curl and you'll have it. Pretty nifty!

Xanthos · 01-08-2009, 07:18 AM

I thought the same thing. I'll spend more time matching the emblem to the headrest - on this one I was more practicing the stitch and the curves, and figuring out a good way to anchor the threads when I stopped and started a new thread (had to start like 8 threads for that piece... what a PITA) without being able to access the back of the piece. A lot of the lumps in the line come from where it unraveled and I just salvaged what I could.

But for 15 bucks for all the materials, I don't think it'll be a bad investment. Unless I jack up a headrest.
- Xanthos

SScattergunSS · 01-08-2009, 08:03 AM

XanthosV6, Honestly, I didn't like your chances, but that wasn't bad for a first attempt. Keep practicing because the last thing you want to do is screw up your brand new car's headrest, or do it cockeyed. Also, since you're not ready to pull the trigger on a 2010 just yet, think about whether there might be something else you'd want to put on there other than a "C". Good luck...!

Xanthos · 01-08-2009, 08:05 AM

I actually really like the C - although I have been debating that topic in the back of my mind. If I see something I like better, I'll go with that.
- Xanthos

P.S. - One of the things I've been toying with is some sort of V6 logo. I expect my V6 will be as fast as any stock V8 pony car when I'm done with it (other than the camaro itself - though thats my target) and I'm quite proud of being able to do that with a V6. I was thinking something like the old Z/28 badge, except V6...

01-08-2009, 06:17 AM	#1
Xanthos Living comfort eagle. Drives: 1982 Maxim 650. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,992 View My Garage	Custom V6 headrest embroidery idea. So, I plan on embroidering my own headrests with this C logo. I practiced by putting it on a very tightly wrapped pillow form, to simulate the headrest (because I won't be able to take the cloth off it). It came out like this. What do you all think of it? - Xanthos __________________ Follow my 1982 Yamaha Maxim XJ650J Short Chop Project Updated 10NOV2009

01-08-2009, 06:48 AM	#3
Xanthos Living comfort eagle. Drives: 1982 Maxim 650. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,992 View My Garage	Its a Heavy Chain Stitch. Looks much better in person, than taken with my cell phone camera. You cant see the stitching on this low res - it just looks blurry. I'll take a better picture when I can. - Xanthos __________________ Follow my 1982 Yamaha Maxim XJ650J Short Chop Project Updated 10NOV2009

01-08-2009, 06:59 AM	#4
Mindz The bad guy Drives: 2001 Saturn SL2. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The happy place... with the white padded walls... wearing a coat that makes me hug myself... Posts: 6,593	Looks pretty good. I would suggest making the top loop skinnier ) so it extends to the middle of the lower curl and you'll have it. Pretty nifty! __________________ "But I'm still finna kick it though, cup empty get some mo. Say I shouldn't drink and drive, I party at the liqour sto(re)." "And the funny thing, your chick is huger than Pun, Fcuk a dimepiece, that chick's a mutual fund..." Owner of the REAL post 20,000 in the PWA II thread...

01-08-2009, 07:18 AM	#5
Xanthos Living comfort eagle. Drives: 1982 Maxim 650. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,992 View My Garage	I thought the same thing. I'll spend more time matching the emblem to the headrest - on this one I was more practicing the stitch and the curves, and figuring out a good way to anchor the threads when I stopped and started a new thread (had to start like 8 threads for that piece... what a PITA) without being able to access the back of the piece. A lot of the lumps in the line come from where it unraveled and I just salvaged what I could. But for 15 bucks for all the materials, I don't think it'll be a bad investment. Unless I jack up a headrest. - Xanthos __________________ Follow my 1982 Yamaha Maxim XJ650J Short Chop Project Updated 10NOV2009

01-08-2009, 08:03 AM	#6
SScattergunSS ~Love or Lust~ Drives: 1SS/RS R6P BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 822	XanthosV6, Honestly, I didn't like your chances, but that wasn't bad for a first attempt. Keep practicing because the last thing you want to do is screw up your brand new car's headrest, or do it cockeyed. Also, since you're not ready to pull the trigger on a 2010 just yet, think about whether there might be something else you'd want to put on there other than a "C". Good luck...! __________________ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. ~Francis Scott Key~

01-08-2009, 06:38 AM	#2
Never2LowChevy Banned Drives: bagged 4 door dually on 22s Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nederland Tx Posts: 371 View My Garage	keep practicing....

01-08-2009, 08:05 AM	#7
Xanthos Living comfort eagle. Drives: 1982 Maxim 650. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,992 View My Garage	I actually really like the C - although I have been debating that topic in the back of my mind. If I see something I like better, I'll go with that. - Xanthos P.S. - One of the things I've been toying with is some sort of V6 logo. I expect my V6 will be as fast as any stock V8 pony car when I'm done with it (other than the camaro itself - though thats my target) and I'm quite proud of being able to do that with a V6. I was thinking something like the old Z/28 badge, except V6... Attached Images __________________ Follow my 1982 Yamaha Maxim XJ650J Short Chop Project Updated 10NOV2009 Last edited by Xanthos; 01-08-2009 at 08:15 AM.

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