What is Heat Transfer T Shirt Vinyl & the Cut n Press? General Apparel Decorating / admin You are looking into the Cut n Press Custom T Shirt System, but what exactly are you making t shirt with? Let’s break it down into the materials and how they work, then you are beginning to truly understand how this system works. How are custom t shirts made? Just about every type of t […] What is Heat Transfer T Shirt Vinyl & the Cut n Press? Read More »
How to find machine tips and techniques: DTG, Embroidery & Bling DTG Supplies, Embroidery Supplies & More, General Apparel Decorating / admin The best way to keep up with knowledge and improve your skills is to take a look at the previously recorded TechTalk webinars. These are designed to give every user the ability to grow in their knowledge. In these talks we discuss: DTG Printing with the M2 Pretreating with the Spider Mini Embroidery machine operation How to find machine tips and techniques: DTG, Embroidery & Bling Read More »
How to Make Custom Patches with the Patch Kit General Apparel Decorating / admin How to Make Custom Patches with the Patch Kit Here are some simple instructions on how to make custom patches with an embroidery machine and the Patch Kit by Colman and Company. Everyone has different styles and techniques, but we have found these steps to land consistent quality patches over and over again. Some of How to Make Custom Patches with the Patch Kit Read More »
How Much Money Can You Make Selling T Shirts? General Apparel Decorating / admin It’s the golden question isn’t it? You like the idea of selling apparel, t shirts and sportswear for many reasons. It’s a creative way to make money, it’s fun, it provides you some independence and you can get started on a small budget. But how much money is in it? How much does it cost How Much Money Can You Make Selling T Shirts? Read More »
Which backing and needle to use for your embroidery job. Embroidery Supplies & More, General Apparel Decorating / admin How to choose the right backing and needle for embroidery. Our customers are often ask for advice on picking embroidery needles and backing for various jobs. We find that most jobs fall under just a handful of categories, the cart below will help to identify those so you can pick the right tools for the job. Which backing and needle to use for your embroidery job. Read More »
How to do 3d puff / puffy embroidery General Apparel Decorating / admin What is puffy foam or 3D embroidery? This is the embroidery where a piece of the art or lettering puffs out above the rest. You will usually see this type of embroidery on baseball caps, sports hats and alike. The mascot or some of the lettering might be raised to add depth and height to How to do 3d puff / puffy embroidery Read More »
7 Things you need to do before starting an embroidery business. Business Ideas, Embroidery Supplies & More, General Apparel Decorating / admin What do I need to start an embroidery business? How do I start embroidering? We have been asked these questions plenty of times from people all over the world. Starting a new business can be frustrating if you aren’t doing it the right way. It’s great to want to just jump in and go for it! And 7 Things you need to do before starting an embroidery business. Read More »
Email Marketing for the T shirt and Embroidery Business – CAS Podcast Business Ideas, General Apparel Decorating / admin The Custom Apparel Startups Podcast is put on my Marc Vila and Mark Stephenson from Colman and Company & Coldesi Inc. In Episode 2 they discuss e-mail marketing for the embroidery and t shirt business. Email marketing will help you gain (and retain) more customers. You don’t have to be a guru or a pro Email Marketing for the T shirt and Embroidery Business – CAS Podcast Read More »
How poor supply inventory can ruin a business… and how to fix it. Business Ideas, Embroidery Supplies & More, General Apparel Decorating / admin Mario and Carla were a couple with a dream to own a business. He was a mechanic for the past 15 years, worked in various shops but never had passion for the job. I don’t even think he was a car lover, it’s just the job he was able to get out of high school, How poor supply inventory can ruin a business… and how to fix it. Read More »
Podcast interview with Jennifer Cox of the NNEP – CAS – Made It! General Apparel Decorating / admin Latest episode of the CAS podcast has been released. We speak with Jennifer Cox, President of the National Network of Embroidery Professionals (NNEP). She gives fantastic insight on her story, how to be a successful embroiderer and how to succeed in apparel sales. This is a fantastic time and we are sure you will Podcast interview with Jennifer Cox of the NNEP – CAS – Made It! Read More »
