Thank you for your willingness to be open, honest and transparent, it really does help us newbies to get a better handle on how we should be running our embroidery business.
I’m watching this a year later, and I THANK YOU!!! I am considering getting started with embroidery and this gives me confidence to move forward with that decision. THANKS AGAIN!!
This was straight forward, thank you. I have a laser engraving company and have been making custom leather hat patches but I really want to get into embroidery. I wish I had the money to invest in one right now.
Thanks for watching! I think for businesses that deliver a service (although often times it feels like we are creating a product), it is important to remember most of our cost is in labor and more important to charge for it. I've only used a diode laser for cutting patches but would love a real co2 laser for leather patches!
Hi, thanks for awesome videos and the one you made about EMT 16+ I almost bought a used Emp) 16+ but after watching yours I decided against it now I am debating between bravo and EMT 16 X and I was wondering if there’s a way we can chat about it I don’t make an expensive mistake. Thank you.
The EMT16X is a goat! But so is the Bravo. The main difference is the limitations. I'm not entirely sure of the Bravo X since it is different than the Bravo I have. If you want to make sure you can do pretty much everything and anything, EMT16X is the way to go. The sew field and hoop sizes are typically smaller on the Bravo. In my opinion, if you are looking to spend that much, go ahead and get the EXT16X so you don't have to worry about these things.
Its in the instructions when you buy the hoop master. If you don't have it or lost it, I think they have the manual online. I just cut it out and taped it on since its accurate for me 90% of the time.
Thanks! Most of the time, my customers just have their image in jpeg or other file types. I then take that and digitize it into a stitch file for the machine to read and work with
@@LovesBranding i was contacted by some freelancers who offer file translation services, and according to some other channel i watched, apparently its not the easiest thing to get a nice stitch pattern.. so, do you charge your customers for the file translation, or do you include it in your offer, if so starting from which quantity, and if not, how much do you charge for it?
It is definitely an art to be able to digitize well. I am able to do simple designs myself but I actually have a partner who is fantastic at digitizing so I pay him for his services. Then I typically charge my customers about $15-45 for the digitizing based on the size of the design/complicated details/3d puff/etc as they usually requires a bit more work. If the order is large enough (~$200+, I don't have an exact price or quantity point), I will waive this fee for the customer to help with the sale. There are many digitizing services out there. A few I would recommend if you are looking are: JJ Digitizing, Dream Digitizing, Brooklyn Digitizing
I don't make any videos anymore but I started just from word of mouth and telling as many people as possible that I do embroidery. I also did some advertising on Facebook. One thing that helped is creating all the social media pages and posting photos of things you make to show people what you can make!
I like the Melcos because their customer service and tech support is fantastic but it is a bit expensive. There is also a smaller Brother PE800 that I started with but its very limiting on what you can make on it.
Hello! I started with a Brother PE800 which I quickly outgrew. The Brother PE800 is a great machine but has its limitations as a single needle machine. I definitely recommend a Melco or other multi-needle machine if you are interested in starting this as a business.
Thank you for your willingness to be open, honest and transparent, it really does help us newbies to get a better handle on how we should be running our embroidery business.
Thanks for watching! I'm very small still I'm glad to see its helping others!
I’m watching this a year later, and I THANK YOU!!! I am considering getting started with embroidery and this gives me confidence to move forward with that decision. THANKS AGAIN!!
You can do it! Glad to have helped- As long as you are willing to put in the effort, it will be worth it!
What is the embroidery machine you use for your business
Melco EMT16x Embroidery Machine
Thanks for recording and talking through the process! I never realized how cheap all the materials are for embroidery...great to know
You are so welcome!
This was straight forward, thank you. I have a laser engraving company and have been making custom leather hat patches but I really want to get into embroidery. I wish I had the money to invest in one right now.
Thanks for watching! I think for businesses that deliver a service (although often times it feels like we are creating a product), it is important to remember most of our cost is in labor and more important to charge for it. I've only used a diode laser for cutting patches but would love a real co2 laser for leather patches!
Thank you for a very useful video. I presume you put tender touch on the back? Look forward to more videos.
For most things, I don't normally add tender touch. Sometimes on shirts depending on the design and size but more often on baby/children's garments.
Very good video !!! extremely helpful thank you for posting this
Glad it helps! Thanks for watching 😊
Hi, thanks for awesome videos and the one you made about EMT 16+ I almost bought a used Emp) 16+ but after watching yours I decided against it now I am debating between bravo and EMT 16 X and I was wondering if there’s a way we can chat about it I don’t make an expensive mistake. Thank you.
The EMT16X is a goat! But so is the Bravo. The main difference is the limitations. I'm not entirely sure of the Bravo X since it is different than the Bravo I have. If you want to make sure you can do pretty much everything and anything, EMT16X is the way to go. The sew field and hoop sizes are typically smaller on the Bravo. In my opinion, if you are looking to spend that much, go ahead and get the EXT16X so you don't have to worry about these things.
What machine is that
Thank you so
Much for the pricing info, it’s very
Helpful to see how you break it down. 😊
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching :)
Where did you get the chart taped to the hoop master?
Its in the instructions when you buy the hoop master. If you don't have it or lost it, I think they have the manual online. I just cut it out and taped it on since its accurate for me 90% of the time.
Great insights! Did the customer bring you the “ready to stitch file” or did you translate the file yourself coming from a JPEG or vector file?
Thanks! Most of the time, my customers just have their image in jpeg or other file types. I then take that and digitize it into a stitch file for the machine to read and work with
@@LovesBranding i was contacted by some freelancers who offer file translation services, and according to some other channel i watched, apparently its not the easiest thing to get a nice stitch pattern.. so, do you charge your customers for the file translation, or do you include it in your offer, if so starting from which quantity, and if not, how much do you charge for it?
It is definitely an art to be able to digitize well. I am able to do simple designs myself but I actually have a partner who is fantastic at digitizing so I pay him for his services. Then I typically charge my customers about $15-45 for the digitizing based on the size of the design/complicated details/3d puff/etc as they usually requires a bit more work. If the order is large enough (~$200+, I don't have an exact price or quantity point), I will waive this fee for the customer to help with the sale.
There are many digitizing services out there. A few I would recommend if you are looking are: JJ Digitizing, Dream Digitizing, Brooklyn Digitizing
@@LovesBranding 🙏
Hi, please make a video as to how to get started with your clientele when you are just starting your business. Thanks!
I don't make any videos anymore but I started just from word of mouth and telling as many people as possible that I do embroidery. I also did some advertising on Facebook. One thing that helped is creating all the social media pages and posting photos of things you make to show people what you can make!
Thank you so much, definitely will follow your advice.
Thanks again!
What kind of machine do you use? Do you recommend it? Any suggestions For beginners?
I like the Melcos because their customer service and tech support is fantastic but it is a bit expensive. There is also a smaller Brother PE800 that I started with but its very limiting on what you can make on it.
This video was great thank you!!
Thank you for watching!
Great breakdown man
Thanks for watching! Hope it was helpful
Very informative ! Thanks 🙏
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 😊
time is costly
Did you start with the melco? I have so many questions.
Hello! I started with a Brother PE800 which I quickly outgrew. The Brother PE800 is a great machine but has its limitations as a single needle machine. I definitely recommend a Melco or other multi-needle machine if you are interested in starting this as a business.
Thanks for the video. great info
Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful 😀
Thank you for share!
My pleasure!
Thank you so much
You're most welcome. Thanks for watching :)
Thank you, great video
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching
Subscribed!!
Thank you for the support!
Thank you!!!
Absolutely, Thanks for watching!
Hy i didnt get the thread u use
I recommend any polyester thread should work the same.