[amayausers] Re: In or OUT of the business???
- From: "Debra Hahn" <dhahn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2005 13:00:36 -0500
Thank you Jack and Ed for your replies!
I can really identify with what you said Jack...I really enjoy
interacting with the customers and since I was responsible for
delivering the finished orders to our customers, it was always fun to
see how excited they were about the garments that we had finished for
them. In truth, I didn't think about the fact that my partners rarely
got to see that side of the business since they pretty much handled just
the production side.
At any rate, I attended the training seminar here in Houston and I
learned enough to help me make up my mind that I am going to attend the
formal training offered by Melco and try to continue this business on my
own. With the tips that Melco provided to me at the seminar I was able
to resolve the thread break issues on the piquet shirt I was struggling
with prior to attending the seminar.
Thanks again for the words of support and encouragement!
Debby Hahn
Coyote Design, Inc.
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From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jack Fuller
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 1:17 AM
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Re: In or OUT of the business???
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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