Another suggestion for an unusual embroidery project is coffin inserts. Specialized but rewarding when you can help a family through a challenging time.
Love this video! I’m finishing up our local little league hat order, and I realized I am not a big order girl. 😂😂 I’ve done several big orders in the past, but this one completely overwhelmed me.
@@KaylaKrische Only around 25-30, but there were almost 300 items total between the hats and DTF on tshirts, long sleeves, crewnecks, hoodies, and sweatpants. Its been a long week 😂
@@sarahricecreativellc1399😲 I'm glad you got through it. I had some similar jobs like that I had bought sweatshirts from SanMar and I thought well I'm going to wash one and see how it turns out oh my God it went from a beautiful sweatshirt looking like a high-end quality which I did pay a quality garment but after they were washed they shrunk they were horrible oh my God I couldn't even give them to the customer and time was short so I just totally ended up eating the whole order because I could not honestly give her sweatshirts that were going to shrink the first time out I wouldn't do that to anybody. I met one woman at a conference and she said she didn't care what happens to the garment after she's embroidered it she just lets it go and if the product shrinks or the design thread runs she doesn't care she says I got my money I'm done. I thought that was a really poor attitude. Good luck with your business hun and may God bless you.
I'm a new subscriber. Did you design a business card to hand out? Do you have a website? I've got a 16 needle and a single needle. I don't want a big business. I want to pay off my machines and earn a few bucks to support my habit. I'm already retired :-)). I love machine embroidery. I want to share the happiness it gives me.
Hi Debbie! I'm actually terrible....I don't have business cards! I need to get some. That's great you know the size business you want! That means you are free to accept and turn down whatever jobs don't fit your business! I do have a website but it's very basic. I need to change some things. www.stitchnvembroidery.com
Love your channel, you are inspiring me to take my business more seriously and hopefully make it a success. Are you happy with your Ricoma? How user friendly is it?
Thank you Jess! That means so much to me. I love my Ricomas, but I also have nothing to compare them to. I've never had another brand of multineedle so take that into account. I went from a single needle PE800 to a 10 needle and it was fairly easy to learn! Everything has a learning curve but if I was able to figure it out quickly, anyone can!
To be a contract embroiderer your really have to structure yourself well. You're going to need multiple multi-heads because you're looking at massive, high volume orders. I don't know the exact logistics and ways to do it, but all the ones I've seen have like 20 12 head machines. It's crazy but so cool!
@@petmomful2260 I have a business license in my state, yes. For Etsy, you don't need a business license to make a profile and sell, but that doesn't mean you don't need a license to conduct business. Depending on what state you're in, like mine, you have to have a business license to sell anything. No matter the platform you sell on.
Just a note. You have to purchase licensing to do the Greek stuff. They are highly protected and they watch Etsy very closely. Some organizations are more aggressive than others.
Kayla... I just found you today and loved your video. Looking for to more videos. Thank you for this List. Do you have any specific tools you use to help drive down even further into these niche's. I just heard about everbee, but it is a little pricey. Thanks!!!
I've seen a lot of people do them with HTV instead of embroidery to avoid puckering. You can always go that route! If you embroider, I used a 65/9 needle and sprayed the sash to the stabilizer so it didn't slide around on top of it while it was stitching. I also stitched at like 500 stitches per minute lol. I was terrified I was going to mess it up but it turned out great! I'm glad I had practiced on one from Amazon first.
There's many ways! It depends on what your business is also. Are you online only? Do you sell in your local community? I have this video that perhaps will help! th-cam.com/video/3juAa8bnSmE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=N1zDWdISjRrLum23
Hi Kayla! Question… if I need my own logo embroidered… do I need it digitize it to embroider it?? I have a small machine on the way and I have a simple black & white logo but I don’t know how to get it to what I need to embroider..
Hi Caroline! Yes, you need to get it digitized. Your machine needs to be able to read the stitches and be a specific file format. For example, since I run Ricoma's, I need my files to be .DST. My Brother PE800 can only read .PES files. So make sure you get it digitized to the proper file your machine can read. For digitizing, I use www.dreamdigitizing.com for all my stuff. They're great and very rarely do I have to request an edit. I hope this helps!
i would limit the amount of wholesale customers. If you bank on the 75 percent of the time and they go out of business, you are out of business. I would keep that end at 10-15 percent, they fold, you won't feel it.
Another suggestion for an unusual embroidery project is coffin inserts. Specialized but rewarding when you can help a family through a challenging time.
great 💡 idea ❤
Love this video! I’m finishing up our local little league hat order, and I realized I am not a big order girl. 😂😂 I’ve done several big orders in the past, but this one completely overwhelmed me.
Oh wow! How many hats are in the order?
@@KaylaKrische Only around 25-30, but there were almost 300 items total between the hats and DTF on tshirts, long sleeves, crewnecks, hoodies, and sweatpants. Its been a long week 😂
@@sarahricecreativellc1399😲 I'm glad you got through it. I had some similar jobs like that I had bought sweatshirts from SanMar and I thought well I'm going to wash one and see how it turns out oh my God it went from a beautiful sweatshirt looking like a high-end quality which I did pay a quality garment but after they were washed they shrunk they were horrible oh my God I couldn't even give them to the customer and time was short so I just totally ended up eating the whole order because I could not honestly give her sweatshirts that were going to shrink the first time out I wouldn't do that to anybody. I met one woman at a conference and she said she didn't care what happens to the garment after she's embroidered it she just lets it go and if the product shrinks or the design thread runs she doesn't care she says I got my money I'm done. I thought that was a really poor attitude. Good luck with your business hun and may God bless you.
Great video Kayla!
Great information
Thanks for this video ❤
You're welcome! ❤️
thanks... very informative video.
Thank you for all this great ideas!!
You're welcome Minerva! ❤️
I'm a new subscriber. Did you design a business card to hand out? Do you have a website? I've got a 16 needle and a single needle. I don't want a big business. I want to pay off my machines and earn a few bucks to support my habit. I'm already retired :-)). I love machine embroidery. I want to share the happiness it gives me.
Hi Debbie! I'm actually terrible....I don't have business cards! I need to get some. That's great you know the size business you want! That means you are free to accept and turn down whatever jobs don't fit your business! I do have a website but it's very basic. I need to change some things. www.stitchnvembroidery.com
Hi, I am looking for a great digitizer. Can I ask who you use? I have not found one yet. Appreciate your video. It is very helpful!
Hi! Thanks for watching! I use Dream Digitizing :)
Great information I have a ricoma 15 needles I don't know were to start from and I don't know how to digital I live in Nigeria
Love your channel, you are inspiring me to take my business more seriously and hopefully make it a success. Are you happy with your Ricoma? How user friendly is it?
Thank you Jess! That means so much to me. I love my Ricomas, but I also have nothing to compare them to. I've never had another brand of multineedle so take that into account. I went from a single needle PE800 to a 10 needle and it was fairly easy to learn! Everything has a learning curve but if I was able to figure it out quickly, anyone can!
Can you Change the fonts on the machine, or is it just posseble to sew with the ones there are programed on the mechine?🥰
👏👏👏🙋♀️Love your content!
Thank you! ❤
Thank you for all these ideas. How do you become a wholesale or a contract embroider? I would love to do that and the school embroider.
To be a contract embroiderer your really have to structure yourself well. You're going to need multiple multi-heads because you're looking at massive, high volume orders. I don't know the exact logistics and ways to do it, but all the ones I've seen have like 20 12 head machines. It's crazy but so cool!
@@KaylaKrische Do you get a business license to do all this? Do you have to have a license to sell on Etsy?
@@petmomful2260 I have a business license in my state, yes. For Etsy, you don't need a business license to make a profile and sell, but that doesn't mean you don't need a license to conduct business. Depending on what state you're in, like mine, you have to have a business license to sell anything. No matter the platform you sell on.
Just a note. You have to purchase licensing to do the Greek stuff. They are highly protected and they watch Etsy very closely. Some organizations are more aggressive than others.
The guy who sold me my 12 needle told me to never do Disney to sell.
Adorei,sou brasileira e quero encontrar um nicho para investir no meu negócio esse ano❤❤
Kayla... I just found you today and loved your video. Looking for to more videos. Thank you for this List. Do you have any specific tools you use to help drive down even further into these niche's. I just heard about everbee, but it is a little pricey. Thanks!!!
Funny you should mention the sashes . A lady just contacted me about making some.
I've seen a lot of people do them with HTV instead of embroidery to avoid puckering. You can always go that route! If you embroider, I used a 65/9 needle and sprayed the sash to the stabilizer so it didn't slide around on top of it while it was stitching. I also stitched at like 500 stitches per minute lol. I was terrified I was going to mess it up but it turned out great! I'm glad I had practiced on one from Amazon first.
What embroidery machine I can use for the dog sweater image?
I think the sorority and fraternity stuff is trademarked. I’d be careful with that one. Also college school logos too. Thanks for the list!
I'm sure they are! If you have the money and resources you can become an approved vendor for those.
@@KaylaKrische yes, I’ve always been curious how much licensing agreements are for those!
@@Jeniveve Not a clue! Maybe I'll look into it and do a video on licensing requirements and such
@@KaylaKrische That would be awesome Kayla!!!
How do you figure what to charge on embroidery.
Hiii❤how can I market myself? I have no idea😊
There's many ways! It depends on what your business is also. Are you online only? Do you sell in your local community? I have this video that perhaps will help! th-cam.com/video/3juAa8bnSmE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=N1zDWdISjRrLum23
@@KaylaKrischeI just found your channel and love your wealth of information. Thank you
God Bless you & your family 🇺🇲😎🇺🇲
I have a question for you, Kayla: How do you charge when the customer provides you with the blanks? Thanks for all the info.
Most won't take a customer's blanks, since you can't throw away blank if there is a major problem with the embroidery.
Hi Kayla!
Question… if I need my own logo embroidered… do I need it digitize it to embroider it??
I have a small machine on the way and I have a simple black & white logo but I don’t know how to get it to what I need to embroider..
Hi Caroline! Yes, you need to get it digitized. Your machine needs to be able to read the stitches and be a specific file format. For example, since I run Ricoma's, I need my files to be .DST. My Brother PE800 can only read .PES files. So make sure you get it digitized to the proper file your machine can read. For digitizing, I use www.dreamdigitizing.com for all my stuff. They're great and very rarely do I have to request an edit. I hope this helps!
i would limit the amount of wholesale customers. If you bank on the 75 percent of the time and they go out of business, you are out of business. I would keep that end at 10-15 percent, they fold, you won't feel it.
How did you afford all those multi needle machines? Did you get loans?
I financed through Ricoma. I'm able to afford my payments because of the embroidery work I put out and orders I get.
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I need embroidry machin job
When someone gives you their logo, do they give you a photo of it then you get it digitized? I'm new to embroidery.
I always ask for a transparent .png of their logo.
Towels are saturated also.
Very true!