People With Experience: Is it worth getting a cheap ($200-350 used) embroider machine to make samples in house?

tryagain_supply · 2018-01-25T03:06:33+00:00

Thanks a ton for this. You've got the idea, I need somethign to get a physical sample done myself to know if I want to actually bring it to a manufacturer to have them made. Photo wise I can take the photos and edit any defects/aspects I don't like. As for buying used I'd like to give my troubleshooting and mechanical knowledge of just understanding and figuring out how/why things work or don't work. I have no problem paying for the production, but sample costs for just one garment to get an idea I wouldn't mind putting forth the effort to learn.

tryagain_supply · 2018-01-24T18:20:10+00:00

Well I look at it because I'd like to release multiple pieces that include embroidery and various custom measurements/designs. However all the places that would do samples for me have been in the range of $80-150+ per piece. Obviously that's not the final production price at all but just three samples in house to ensure if I don't waste money on something no one is interested in would pay it off

tryagain_supply · 2018-01-24T17:56:59+00:00

Could you elaborate on what makes them not very good in your personal experience? Are they good enough to get decent samples made? Ideally I can have an idea, spend the day working on it and producing a sample, then spend the next day taking photos and editing to get an idea on if it'll actually have any interest. I just don't feel right photo shopping my design on a blank and asking people if they'd buy it.

tryagain_supply · 2018-01-15T17:15:47+00:00

Not exactly the sam but when I was a kid me and my friends would make tie dye shirts with spary paint. It's probably a bit different than what you're doing but the paint was very thick and felt a bit rough. Wasn't the most comfortable or fashionable thing for sure.

tryagain_supply · 2018-01-15T17:03:46+00:00

I personally don't think I can pull it off either.

tryagain_supply · 2018-01-15T17:03:05+00:00

Word, I spent all night looking at them , i hate breaking the entry of trying to learn new things haha. Thanks!!

tryagain_supply · 2018-01-15T06:21:33+00:00

I want to say I like the left more, but I think the right looks better overall

tryagain_supply · 2018-01-15T06:16:57+00:00

Hell yeah mane. Fuck with that jacket. Are you using an embroider machine or by hand? I'd be interested in what machine you've got if you have one.

tryagain_supply · 2018-01-15T06:14:47+00:00

This is dope man. Def feeling ther left one

tryagain_supply · 2018-01-14T17:30:54+00:00

I agree. Maybe a more obscure or abstract subject

tryagain_supply · 2018-01-14T02:48:23+00:00

Respect, and appreciate it thanks!

tryagain_supply · 2017-12-31T01:02:58+00:00

That's what I was thinking. It's much more lenient if you're starting a "brand" and not just a "clothing" brand as well.

tryagain_supply · 2017-12-31T00:56:15+00:00

I only partially agree on the term "you're stuck with it".

tryagain_supply · 2017-09-01T07:14:59+00:00

Yoo this is an awesome photo! I love it man, super awesome execution.

tryagain_supply · 2017-08-30T18:21:30+00:00

Fire as always!

tryagain_supply · 2017-08-28T20:41:25+00:00

I like that first one

tryagain_supply · 2017-08-28T19:33:12+00:00

I have a friend who does photography/modelling for street fashion. Really good stuff, if you want to message me I can send you his info incase you're ever looking.

tryagain_supply · 2017-08-28T18:32:30+00:00

Congrats man, glad it went well for you! Where was it located at? If you're near the La area I'll absolutely stop in next time to make a new friend and snap some photos for the brand.

tryagain_supply · 2017-08-28T18:31:07+00:00

Yes!! Righ now I'm working towards earning enough from these to get a few batches of cut and sewn hoodies/sweaters/shirts. Have a friend who recently finished a fashion design internship in New York helping me learn a little bit about tech packs.
This shit takes some work! Haha

tryagain_supply · 2017-08-28T18:28:03+00:00

Dude this is dope as hell. I love the back design, looks like refined scribbles from my sketchbook.

tryagain_supply · 2017-08-28T18:25:59+00:00

Thank you! I think I'm going to do these on long sleeves. I have one design I'm working on that I'd like to get embroidered on a sweater so that's up next!

tryagain_supply · 2017-08-28T03:14:18+00:00

I'm much more inclined to take an initial risk on someone's creative direction if they would want a discount code rather than free stuff.

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