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 Most Harley riders
aren't shy when it
comes to talking
about their motorcycles, but
here's a subtle way to start a
conversation without hogging
the spotlight. AutumnRiders
makes custom embroidered
clothing that features accurately
rendered designs of more
than 150 makes and models of
motorcycles that are stitched
onto a selection of casual shirts,
such as short- and long-sleeved
Henleys and denim buttondowns.
AutumnRiders also
embroiders these designs on Tshirts,
jackets, ball caps and more. And in addition to the
150 bike model renderings, you can choose from over 40
thread colors so the bike on the shirt closely approximates
the look of your actual ride, right down to the pinstriping.
To further personalize each item, AutumnRiders
will embroider a line of type on each one (ie:
"Wrongway Riders", or "Ralph's Retirement Fund").
Naturally, my shirt reads "IronWorks Magazine,"
though "Marilyn's XL" might have been another option.
Starting with brandname
garments like
this ladies' denim shirt
insures a quality, and
rather stylish, garment
from the outset.
How does AutumnRiders make this happen? Each
design starts with a photo of a specific make and
model that is digitized using sophisticated computer
software. Unlike flat, one-dimensional treatments, this
allows for the shading and contours that give the finished
embroidery a realistic appearance. That, along
with the wide choice of thread colors and an average
of 12,000 stitches per design, ensures a detailed finished
image.
The garments themselves are quality items from
well-known apparel manufacturers. In fact, my prewashed
sleeveless denim shirt arrived ready-to-wear
and soft to the touch. Sizes range from small to 5XL for
both men and women. All articles are 100% guaranteed,
making an AutumnRiders shirt a great gift for a
rider you know or that hard-to-shop-for friend.  New
garments, accessories and designs are added to the
line regularly, so check the website.
Like many riders, company owners Doug and Linda
Marlow believe that riding motorcycles creates opportunities
to meet and talk with other people. That said, a
custom embroidered
shirt or cap from AutumnRiders
can certainly AutumnRiders
866-644-0280 add further to the conversation.
Written by M. Stemp
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REPRINTED FROM THE MARCH 2004 ISSUE OF IRON WORKS
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