I worked in a factory where we put the lettering on the football, basketball, hockey (etc.) jerseys and letter jackets for The Ohio State University. It was a LOT of fun. I was initially responsible for sewing the letters on (the reason I'm quite good at zig-zag applique today!) and then moved to the area where they were pressed on the jerseys. They had to be juuuust right - perfectly spaced. Maybe that's why I'm such a stickler now for all my quilt pieces to go together just right!