DigitSmith

Am I in Trouble Here?

Like Tree4Likes
  • 1 Post By gnizitigid
  • 2 Post By Robert Young
  • 1 Post By sydney.fedesna

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old May 3rd, 2012, 06:51 AM   #1 (permalink)
Kris Kris is offline
Junior Member
Join Date:
May 2012
Posts:
4
Liked:
0 times
Default Am I in Trouble Here?

A couple of weeks ago, a friend told me about an sewing/embroidery machine someone he knew was selling (Brother 900D). My friend wants (knit) shirts with logos on them, didn't want to go back to his original supplier of several years ago, and thought it would be something I would be interested in doing.

Intrigued, I've spent every waking moment since then trying to educate myself about what's involved. Unfortunately, I won't be able to actually use the machine for about another week, and he needs his shirts by the middle of June at the absolute latest.

I live in a very small town that doesn't even have anything more than a basic store specializing in quilting supplies -- when I talked to them, I got sweet smiles -- so I'll have to travel at least 100 miles for supplies, or order online. The same holds true for getting service on the machine, or classes, or, pretty much, anything related to this project.

I called one store in the "big town" 100 or so miles away, but since I wasn't buying the machine from them, they didn't seem like they wanted to talk to me. When I asked them if they could tell me about stabilizers, they told me to take their class. I agree that I need to do that -- but I did kind of think if I showed them what kind of shirt I have, they would/could tell me what stabilizer I should use? Or am I wrong about that? I got a "Good grief, I'm talking to an idiot" kind of vibe from them -- or maybe it's just because I'm feeling like one.

I talked to a guy at the place that services these machines -- another town about 100 miles away -- and he was much nicer, but I could tell he had his reservations too. But he also told me that I could bring the machine in and they would help me figure it out, show me how to use it, and that they had all the supplies I would need, etc. I got a "Hey, yeah, you're an idiot, but let's see what we can do about that" vibe from *him!*

I'm going to go ahead and buy the machine -- I need/want a sewing machine anyway, and it seems we're getting a good deal on it.

I never thought it would be easy. I was and am willing to learn. But at this point, I'm concerned for my friend. I'm thinking I should tell him I can't get these done for him in time. Not having even used the machine yet, I'm not even sure this home machine is up to doing a professional job for him, not to mention my skill level, which at this point is zilch. And there's no way I can afford a commercial machine.

And -- since this all started, I've had several other people tell me they want me to do things for them, too! Though, thankfully, their deadlines are "whenever."

When I told my friend I didn't have a clue how to do machine embroidery, he said yes, he understood that, but he also knew I'd bend over backwards to make it "right." I'm thinking, at this point, making it "right" is telling him I can't do it right now?
Send a private message to Kris ContactReply & Quote
Old May 3rd, 2012, 10:46 AM   #2 (permalink)
gnizitigid gnizitigid is offline
Senior Member
Join Date:
Jun 2006
Posts:
268
Liked:
8 times
Default Re: Am I in Trouble Here?

Not sure how to respond for this, but many more experienced embroiders are on this forum to reply.

I can help you in digitizing aspects if you decide to go with project. I will do 2 to 4 designs free for you so that you can save some money on digitizing and learn more about digitizing. I can also digitize free if you want to test any design on your machine, in this way you will have more experience till you embroider actual design, send me at any time on Email ID [email address]
Kris likes this.
__________________
Steve
Embroidery Digitizier and Color Separation
20 Years Experience
(Price : 10 USD Flat OR 1.5 USD/1000 Stitches)
First Two designs Free to Try
[email address]
Send a private message to gnizitigid ContactReply & Quote
Old May 4th, 2012, 12:43 PM   #3 (permalink)
Robert Young Robert Young is offline
Senior Member

Robert Young's Avatar
Join Date:
Oct 2007
Location:
Harlingen, TX
Posts:
1,460
Liked:
181 times
Default Re: Am I in Trouble Here?

sounds like you are pretty land locked.. far away from most help... but as long as you have internet you still should be able to learn.. go to YouTube and search there for tutorials and the like. just type in "embroidery" and you will have HOURS and HOURS of fascinating fun fun fun..lol will help though.
sydney.fedesna and Kris like this.
__________________
Modern Embroidery Designer
www.volant-tech.com
www.volantfineart.com
Send a private message to Robert Young ContactReply & Quote
Old May 4th, 2012, 09:56 PM   #4 (permalink)
sydney.fedesna sydney.fedesna is offline
Member
Join Date:
Dec 2011
Posts:
33
Liked:
2 times
Default Re: Am I in Trouble Here?

Im not sure if any embroidery shop buys their supplies locally, unless there just happens to be a store in their town. I live in San Antonio, and to my knowledge there isn't anything like that here...everything I order, I get online. I just make sure I shop around for the best deals and use suppliers that do not have minimums or "handling fees". I have a supplier I love in Dallas that will do everything they can to keep shipping costs down. Today I ordered 2 mini spools of thread for a custom job - they went out of their way and shipped everything USPS instead of UPS to save ME money - now that is customer service.
Kris likes this.
Send a private message to sydney.fedesna ContactReply & Quote
Old May 6th, 2012, 02:16 AM   #5 (permalink)
Kris Kris is offline
Junior Member
Join Date:
May 2012
Posts:
4
Liked:
0 times
Default Re: Am I in Trouble Here?

Thank you for the responses! I appreciate the help.

I'm picking the machine up Monday and hopefully will know something about how it works when I get it home. In the meantime, I've talked to my friend about my reservations, and he says he's not worried, so I guess I shouldn't be either. He's got a Plan B -- which takes the pressure off!

Robert -- As you might have guessed, I've got dial-up. It just gets better and better, doesn't it! LOL! I thought I'd hit the library computers, though, after I know how to turn the thing on. Thanks! :-D

Sydney -- Depending on what I need, ordering online makes total sense. I'm sure this guy won't be able to beat those prices. On the other hand, he is being just amazing about helping me get this figured out -- and bumped my machine up in the queue so I can pick it up Monday. So I do want to support him as much as I can. :-)
Send a private message to Kris ContactReply & Quote
Old May 7th, 2012, 01:13 PM   #6 (permalink)
EnMartian EnMartian is offline
Member
Join Date:
Oct 2007
Posts:
80
Liked:
4 times
Default Re: Am I in Trouble Here?

Definitely do an online search and you 'll find lots of help. There are Youtube videos, blogs, and informational page on a lot of the supply websites. With dial up, it will take longer, but you can find the info you need.

As for buying supplies, I would never be afraid to ask for information or advice. If one company doesn't want to help you, find another that will.
__________________
Embroidery and Sublimation Supplies
www.myenmart.com
Send a private message to EnMartian ContactReply & Quote
Old May 7th, 2012, 04:38 PM   #7 (permalink)
Robert Young Robert Young is offline
Senior Member

Robert Young's Avatar
Join Date:
Oct 2007
Location:
Harlingen, TX
Posts:
1,460
Liked:
181 times
Default Re: Am I in Trouble Here?

hi, would Hughes network work better? they are advertising heavily here in the San Antonio market as an alternative to dial up if you live out in the Hill Country as their service is satellite. might be worth it?

www.hughesnet.com
__________________
Modern Embroidery Designer
www.volant-tech.com
www.volantfineart.com
Send a private message to Robert Young ContactReply & Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Cap Trouble inkspotUSA Embroidery and Digitizing 5 July 1st, 2011 04:14 PM
q runner trouble Living tees Screen Printing 1 July 15th, 2010 11:40 AM
trouble with my sp300v LoCon ST General Discussions 0 March 20th, 2010 12:45 AM
Trouble getting Outline Finder filter to work in 3D Digitizing software MichelleGutierrez Embroidery and Digitizing 1 September 10th, 2009 04:59 PM
having trouble with color seps pigiron Screen Printing 2 May 9th, 2007 09:58 PM

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:38 PM.
Copyright © 2011 DigitSmith. All rights reserved.
Forums software by VBulletin, Copyright © 2000-2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.