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Banner with D-Ring Instead of Gromet
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DerbyCitySignGuy
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Webbing that's been looped back on itself and hemmed into the banner would be my guess.
Just give an extra guarantee to the gromet. If they insist give a ridiculous price and take it to a sewing shop (i don't know the name, they are in every mall repairing cloths) they have both the strap and d-ring too. Only thing you need to make sure they are welded d-rings or you can also use flat keyring
2B
Active Member
for us we found saddle makers or upholstery shops can also do this type of sewing if you do not have the machine yourself
and FYI that sewing machine you have at home WILL NOT work
pjfmeister
New Member
We use Sewing Specialties in St. Louis to "build" banners with webbing sewn into the Hem with D-rings. They specialize in banner sewing and are great. They can also sew perforated banner material....great resource....You can either ship them your banner to be sewn and they usually ship it back the next day....or you can order pre-sewn blanks.
314-781-7570
314-781-7570
bannertime
Active Member
I've gotten banners with sewn in web and d-rings from www.wyldgfi.com . I think they were a merchant member here, but I just checked and it looks like there are only 7 merchant members now? I'm confused.
tulsagraphics
New Member
Sewing is the only way to go. I'm surprised more sign shops don't do it in house (if they have the space). Sewing isn't hard -- it just requires patience (sometimes a lot of patience). I built a custom 20' x 5' "air hockey-style" float table (like Fellers used to have). Makes sewing jobs so much easier. A good used sewing machine can be had for about $1.5-3k. The old Singers and Mitsubishis are rock solid, or most any name brand machine that's 40+ years old (back when machines were built to last -- with metal parts, not plastic). So you don't need a huge investment. Keep it oiled and it will last forever. High quality threads and webbing cost next to nothing if you know where to look. Pennies per banner. Finish quality / durability is amazing.
That's a D-ring. We've had trouble getting them, so we went to O-rings. We loop a piece of nylon webbing through the ring, fold the hem over it, and then sew it into the hem (usually making an additional "X" for added strength). We used to sew webbing in all the hems for street banners, but we found it was hard for the client to store them and wasn't really necessary anyway. We recommend O-rings if the banner will be hung between posts with bungee cords. The cords keep the banner taut to prevent sagging. And unlike grommets, it's almost impossible to pull out. We get O-rings and webbing from Fellers (it's not in their catalogs), but there are other sources. We use a Consew 225 sewing machine--they are damn near bullet-proof (single stitch).
Quick Stitch in Lombard, IL, will sew banners. Great to work with and fast.
Quick Stitch in Lombard, IL, will sew banners. Great to work with and fast.
Modern Ink Signs
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We use QuickStitch in IL as well. As mania said, quick and very reasonable. Of course you do have the shipping costs involved
There is also MegaTape. We use it and with good results. I think a lot of people "over sell" banners. Banners are a short term item. I tell my clients 3-6 months tops. Then here is the whole installation of a banner.
There is also MegaTape. We use it and with good results. I think a lot of people "over sell" banners. Banners are a short term item. I tell my clients 3-6 months tops. Then here is the whole installation of a banner.