[amayausers] Re: In or OUT of the business???
- From: "Jack Fuller" <Jack@xxxxxxxx>
- To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2005 00:17:22 -0600
Debby
I guess just about everyone in this business has had make that decision-
whether to go on or do something else. Embroidery does satisfy that creative
urge I think most of us have. But then there is that "WOW" factor. Customers
see their job and they get that big grin on their face and look at you like
its Christmas morning. I have to admit I am in it for the WOW factor. I get
real joy in being able to make someone's day. For me it is 99% about being
of service. And I make a little money too.
It sounds like you may have been abandoned by your friends. It must feel
real hollow inside having to make a business decision and not knowing all
you need to know. But if you decide to stay, there are several dozen people
on this list who have been there, done that and have the polo shirt. And
very few of us are bashful. You can ask any question be it dumb or profound.
Someone here has an answer or knows someone else who might. You are welcome
here and we will help.
Jack
Jack Fuller
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From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of E. Orantes
Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 18:28
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Re: In or OUT of the business???
Debbie,
Whatever you do, know that embroidery is a trade that takes years to get
really good at. Not unlike many others. If you are on a fence (so to
speak), consider how much time you will be willing to devote to continued
training- not only this one training class you will be taking. And this
includes all those late nights spent sewing, tweaking, sewing, tweaking,
sewing, tweaking,.... if you know what I mean. We've had some customers of
ours comment .. "That's all you do.. push the green button and the machine
does all the work. How neat!" I wanted to go crazy at that point but I
held back.
If you do wind up getting out of the business, I wish you luck in what
ever you decide to do.
Oh yeah, where are you located. Folks on the list will want to know.
Take care,
Ed Orantes
504-258-6260
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From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Debra Hahn
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 2:24 PM
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Re: thead breaks
Hello to all!
My name is Debby and I own a home based embroidery business. I own TWO
Amaya machines bought in July 2003. This is my first "posting " to this web
site and I have been reading every posting trying to learn as much as I can
about the Amaya's. Although I own the equipment I have only recently
started trying to learn the embroidery side of the business. My partners
were responsible for doing the actual embroidery in the past and are no
longer involved in the business (sigh)...so it' pretty much a "one woman"
show at the moment.
I am trying to decide whether to sell the machines or to "learn the trade"
myself. I am absolutely OVERWHELMED by what I have to learn in order to
continue this business. So, if anyone is interested in acquiring my
equipment I would definitely consider the offer. I am scheduled to attend a
training session this week.
In the meantime...
I would like to know how I can tell if I have the newer hook assembly that
has been mentioned in this e-mail.
Secondly, I struggle with thread breaks on PIQUET shirts (60/40 blend). I
can sew out the same logo on denim or backing or twill without a problem but
as soon as I try to put a simple two line text logo on this particular shirt
I have MULTIPLE thread breaks despite adjusting tension, needle depth,
changing needles, changing thread, etc.
I have not tried using Solvy on piquet...I'm going to try that next to see
if that helps.
Any suggestions on why I would have numerous thread breaks on a piquet 60/50
blend shirt but not on another material would be most appreciated.
I have already learned a great deal from your postings. Thank you. Perhaps
one day I will be able to give back to the group.
Debby
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From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of IHSpecial@xxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 9:00 AM
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Re: thead breaks
I reduced my thread breaks by 90% when I changed the hook assembly. It's
amazing how much smoother it stitches now. Wish I had known to do it a long
time ago.
Lou
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