[amayausers] Re: In or OUT of the business???
- From: Peter Strike <strikesystems@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:15:35 -0700 (PDT)
Debby,
I have recently come through a similar decision process... my former
partner was handling much of the production. But when I wasn't
thrilled with all of the quality coming from the machine, I started
getting more and more involved. And over time, by the time we ended
our partnership, I was well versed enough to decide to continue the
business on my own, verses liquidating the assets.
Stay devoted to educating yourself, that will be the key to longterm
quality embroidery. The process has been a continual curve of learning
that I hope never stops (or I may be the problem if it does).
Your advantage, like mine is that you have the ability to connect with
the customers, and already know your customer base. Good luck, and
stay ON THIS LIST!
Peter Strike
Indianapolis, IN
--- Debra Hahn <dhahn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
>
> 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
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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