I do prep work before accepting a custom order. First is to understand what the customer wants. Then, find an appropriate machine embroidery design. Sometimes, it may be necessary to research the subject-- what is it, what does it look like, etc. At this point, I decide if I can produce what the customer wants. If I find an appropriate design, then my creativity comes into play-- determining thread colors for authenticity, recommending thread colors and placement of names or text, and necessary computer work. It may be necessary to speak with the customer, provide photos of available designs for customer selection, or provide photo of the computer set-up work. I usually summarize everything for customer agreement. Then all agreed upon specifications are included on the order form for payment. After prepayment, I begin stitching and provide a photo of the finished project to the customer before shipment or delivery. Roughly a quarter of my embroidery sales have been custom orders of 1-48 pieces each. So far, I've had good results with this process.
Showing posts with label machine embroidery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label machine embroidery. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Custom Order Machine Embroidery
I do a fair amount of custom embroidery
work- not monogramming- but embroidery designs that have special meaning for
customers or the people who will receive their personalized gift. It was
scary at first; but I quickly developed a process to deliver completed projects
that meet customer expectations. Here's my process.
I do prep work before accepting a custom order. First is to understand what the customer wants. Then, find an appropriate machine embroidery design. Sometimes, it may be necessary to research the subject-- what is it, what does it look like, etc. At this point, I decide if I can produce what the customer wants. If I find an appropriate design, then my creativity comes into play-- determining thread colors for authenticity, recommending thread colors and placement of names or text, and necessary computer work. It may be necessary to speak with the customer, provide photos of available designs for customer selection, or provide photo of the computer set-up work. I usually summarize everything for customer agreement. Then all agreed upon specifications are included on the order form for payment. After prepayment, I begin stitching and provide a photo of the finished project to the customer before shipment or delivery. Roughly a quarter of my embroidery sales have been custom orders of 1-48 pieces each. So far, I've had good results with this process.
I do prep work before accepting a custom order. First is to understand what the customer wants. Then, find an appropriate machine embroidery design. Sometimes, it may be necessary to research the subject-- what is it, what does it look like, etc. At this point, I decide if I can produce what the customer wants. If I find an appropriate design, then my creativity comes into play-- determining thread colors for authenticity, recommending thread colors and placement of names or text, and necessary computer work. It may be necessary to speak with the customer, provide photos of available designs for customer selection, or provide photo of the computer set-up work. I usually summarize everything for customer agreement. Then all agreed upon specifications are included on the order form for payment. After prepayment, I begin stitching and provide a photo of the finished project to the customer before shipment or delivery. Roughly a quarter of my embroidery sales have been custom orders of 1-48 pieces each. So far, I've had good results with this process.
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Embroidered Kitchen Towels
I'm trying something new! Machine embroidered kitchen towels. I displayed the first ones at the Reisterstown Art Fest last month. They all sold; so I made more. They are now available for sale on my Etsy embroidery site- www.eldersburgembroidery.etsy.com. More designs to come.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
New! Embroidered Towels in Colors
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Open House
The Sunday after Easter, I will be hosting an Open House featuring my hand crafted jewelry and all of my other craft items- colorful hand knitted year-round scarves, hand knitted shawls, handmade canvas tote bags with machine embroidery designs on the pocket, and fingertip guest towels with machine embroidered designs. Plus, I am busy making new items for the spring- most of which will not be available for sale on my website- I won't have time to post them on Etsy.
Details about the Open House are on the "Show Schedule" in the right hand column. Stop by to see me if you are in the Baltimore area.
Details about the Open House are on the "Show Schedule" in the right hand column. Stop by to see me if you are in the Baltimore area.
Monday, April 14, 2014
A New Year
It's Spring- a new year for crafters. I've been busy getting ready. Upcoming events where I will be vending are posted under "Show Schedule" in the right-hand column.
On my website, you will notice that embroidered hand towels are being phased out. They will be available by custom order only. Embroidered fingertip guest towels are new. Guest towels are standard size- 11" x 18", cotton terry loops on the bottom side, and plush velour on the top side. Most of the previous hand towel embroidery designs are available on the guest towels; but many new designs are being added. Why the change? The embroidered towels are intended to be used as decorator items in the powder room or guest bathroom- more like fancy guest towels. So, I've been busy adding this new product line to my inventory. www.sparetimebyyvette.etsy.com.
On my website, you will notice that embroidered hand towels are being phased out. They will be available by custom order only. Embroidered fingertip guest towels are new. Guest towels are standard size- 11" x 18", cotton terry loops on the bottom side, and plush velour on the top side. Most of the previous hand towel embroidery designs are available on the guest towels; but many new designs are being added. Why the change? The embroidered towels are intended to be used as decorator items in the powder room or guest bathroom- more like fancy guest towels. So, I've been busy adding this new product line to my inventory. www.sparetimebyyvette.etsy.com.
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