Embroidery
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Education
Taking on Embroidery Orders Larger Than Your Shop
It seems like small shop owners ask me how to handle large orders, instinctively knowing they need a push to…
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Education
The Benefits of American-Made Embroidery Supplies
While apparel is one of the most common goods decorators seek out in the Made-in-USA category, Chris Meyers, Hab+Dash by…
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I’m reducing my embroidery costs; should my thread allowance be the first to go?
Saving money and reducing your bottom line is necessary for any business. For many machine embroidery businesses, the answer is…
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Why should embroiderers consider using a laser to create emblems?
Whether you only need a small quantity or high volume, using an embroidery laser will dramatically speed up the production…
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What are the most common pricing models for embroidery?
Keystone pricing: The end price is set at double the wholesale price. Time and materials: The pricing here accurately represents…
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Education
Tricky Fabrics to Embroider
Like all art forms, embroidery is trial and error. In a craft where very little is known to be concrete,…
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How can embroiderers create designs that stand out from the crowd?
Go bold. Like paint to an artist, an overwhelming amount of thread colors is both inspiring and enticing. Within thread…
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What can embroiderers do to keep their machines running for years?
Part of running your embroidery business means maintaining your equipment. Although you might want to vet a trusted tech for…
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How can I successfully stitch lettering on knit caps?
When stitching unsupported, separate letters on knit caps, always use cutaway stabilizer, and don’t cut between letters. When the hat…
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Education
Knitwear Meets Embroidery: The Challenges
Many people puzzle over how to embroider cleanly on knitwear fabric, but each variety of knit materials presents unique challenges…
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Is stabilizer required when embroidering canvas tote bags?
Backing is not only an aide in stabilizing the item you are about to embroider; it is also an aide…
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Is it better to make appliqué patches from scratch or buy them ready to go?
In the case of appliqué patches, it might be better to purchase the patches already made, as there are companies…
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What is the most challenging aspect of digitizing?
The hardest part of digitizing is understanding how to interpret a design into stitches, such as why one uses a…
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Education
How to Embroider Small Letters
Laura Gomez, the content specialist at Ricoma, shares seven tips for improving the quality of your small-letter embroidery. You don’t…
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How do I tame the fuzz around the edges of my 3D embroidery?
Careful application of a heat source is your best bet for the smaller fibers of foam that remain after you’ve…
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Education
Job Costing for Embroidery Profit: Flexibility is Key
Whether it’s understanding the difference between variable and fixed costs, utilizing keystone pricing, or taking your shot at some of…
