Patent ID: 6832569
Filing Date: 2004-12-21
Classification: B41F,B41M,D05B,D05C

Abstract:
A method for screenprinting and embroidering designs onto a material comprising the steps of:registering a support frame for proper alignment in an embroidering machine and a screenprinting machine; inserting the support frame into a recess formed in a screenprint platen such that a top surface of the support frame is flush with a top surface of the screenprint platen; attaching the material to the top surface of the screenprint platen, such that an area on the material to be screenprinted covers a central aperture formed by the support frame; screenprinting a design onto the material; removing the support frame, with the material attached, from the platen; and installing the support frame onto the embroidering machine such that stitching can be added to the design.