[amayausers] Re: Needing suggestions

I guess, to date, 40 weight polyester thread does the trick for, dare I say
it, everything we embroider.  Knowing, without a doubt, there will be better
ways of doing things and better products to use, it's more of an issue of
when that necessary information will be made available to us whether it be
forums like this, good ole' fashion trial and error, or formal classes or
seminars.  Thank goodness we've got a wonderful clientele who like what we
offer, seven pretty good part-time employees, two very young kids, and most
of all our health.  We've always talked about someday having a machine at
the house where we could play around, experiment, and do things for
ourselves, friends and family.
        But with our three Amaya's, we've been backed up for a little over two
weeks now since early Dec.  And with that many orders, you know there will
be problems.  So the wife and I find ourselves being more management rather
than embroiderers.  A rather daunting thought at times.  I think the new
year will have to have new changes implemented simply to keep our sanity.
        Have any of you in the group been faced with a similar situation and 
what
did you do to make life better?  I would love to double our prices, settle
for half the customers and half the headaches.  I guess this is the business
side of the trade.  Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful for the business.  I
just don't want to get to the point where I frown when someone says
"embroidery".
        Didn't mean to change the subject, but I figure with a little more time 
on
my hands, I could experiment a little more with things like different
thread, applique's, and the like.
        But since I touched on the subject, can I take a brief survey?  
Obviously
taking into consideration different parts of the country and costs of
living, but what is the average price everybody charges for an average job?
I don't know of anyone in our area who charges more than we do.  One other
shop I know of charges the same across town.  We accept items from outside
and also offer quite a bit in our retail shop.  $7.95 covers most average
jobs under 10,000 stitches (not including price of garment).  Anything over
10K stitches is $1.00 per 1K stitches.
        I really appreciate all replies.  And thanks Rod for the thread
information.
Ed

Ed & Maralien Orantes
E.M. Broidery
900 Terry Parkway, Ste. 200
Terrytown, La. 70131
504-EMBROID (504-362-7643)
     or
504-433-0099 office
504-433-0100 fax

-----Original Message-----
From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Sharon
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 11:58 PM
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Re: Needing suggestions


Ed,
Yes 60 is thinner than 40 and there are occassions where 60 wt thread just
works better.

We just did some shear linen hankerchiefs using Cotillion font (true type )
at .50. I had to edit the font in wire frame extensively, go to 220 pull
comp and use a 65/9 needle with 60 weight thread. Using a suggestion from
Herb Acree I took the density up to 6 on white and should have probably went
to 7 on the blue 60 wt as it was still a little to dense on the shear
fabric. We tried solvy on top, on the bottom, on both sides, double sovly on
the bottom and no solvy or backing. Finally settled on no backing or solvy.
If I would of had a smaller needle I would have used it.

When I go to really small lettering, .15 down, I usually  wind up going to
the 60 wt thread. It really depends on the font and I test sew until I get
it just the way we want it before going to the real thing.

Sharon just commented...." How can you afford not to take the time to test
if you are doing custom orders?"

40 wt thread is what we use for the bulk of our embroidery and we dabble
with the rest of it  would be a pretty good answer.......

Rod




I have use some rayon but am not fond of its characteristics. It has a lower
tensile strength and breaks eaiser, but it is pretty.

Same with Metalics, pretty but kind of a pain, hard on the rollers too.
Rod Springer
Melco Trained Technician/Owner
(Design Shop Pro+ Digitizing)
Boise, ID
(208) 938-3038
springer37@xxxxxxxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: "E. Orantes" <e3m@xxxxxxx>
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 10:05 PM
Subject: [amayausers] Re: Needing suggestions


> Sharon,
> Do you guys have/use much 60 weight thread.  All we've ever used was the
> good ole' 40 weight you get set up with when you start the business.  I
> would love to experiment with various thread types and weights including
> metalics, supertwists, rayon, and even cotton, but who has the time?
> If my memory serves me right, 60 weight is thinner than 40 weight?
> Ed Orantes
>
>
> Ed & Maralien Orantes
> E.M. Broidery
> 900 Terry Parkway, Ste. 200
> Terrytown, La. 70131
> 504-EMBROID (504-362-7643)
>      or
> 504-433-0099 office
> 504-433-0100 fax
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Sharon
> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 8:38 PM
> To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [amayausers] Re: Needing suggestions
>
>
> Rod ended up re-digitizing the font and we used no underlay, no backing of
> any type nor Solvy, 60 wt thread, monograms at .5 inch and they turned out
> beautifully.  Client was thrilled.
> Sharon
> Rod Springer
> Melco Trained Technician/Owner
> (Design Shop Pro+ Digitizing)
> Boise, ID
> (208) 938-3038
> springer37@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "HK Acree" <hkacree@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 8:22 AM
> Subject: [amayausers] Re: Needing suggestions
>
>
> > Sharon,
> >
> > I tried to do some wedding hankies a while back...STRUGGLE...Later I
read
> > someplace that the trick was density...the fabric weave is very tight
and
> > does not need as much as one would think..Don't know if this will help
but
> > may be worth a try...suggested on the hankies was a 6..Let us know if
you
> > make it happen
> >
> > Regards,
> > Herb
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Sharon" <springer37@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 6:24 AM
> > Subject: [amayausers] Needing suggestions
> >
> >
> > > We have two gorgeous linen handkerchiefs to monogram today with .5
inch
> > > initials.  We have tried several fonts and are playing with different
> pull
> > > comps.  I have tried with and without underfill--I do not like
> > > underfill--makes the lettering too thick.  I have tried using solvy
both
> > > on
> > > top and under--didn't like that.  Have any of you been successful with
> > > monogramming shear linen handkerchiefs and have advice to offer me?
> > > Thanks.
> > > Sharon
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>

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