People are all ages are looking to make extra money. Whether you are planning to supplement your current income or looking to replace an income totally, consider using a hobby like embroidery to make some fast cash. Embroidered items are always popular with all types of shoppers, and you can easily begin an embroidery company with a low overhead for those short of start up funds.
When you decide to start a business based on selling embroidered products, you should first consider how you will make the items. Are you planning to purchase pre-made items like shirts, handbags, hats, blankets, or towels or do you plan to make the items yourself? If you plan to purchase items, do you have a source that will supply you with the correct amount you need in a variety of colors or styles? How do you plan to embroider the items? Do you plan to hand embroider the products or are you going to invest in an embroidery machine? If you plan on making many products for sale, consider using machine embroidery to save your fingers and your sanity.
Once you have identified what items you plan to make and sell, begin working on the business logistics of the plan. Where do you plan to sell your items? How are you going to advertise your goods and get the word out about your fabulous items? Many men and women who start embroidery businesses first start at craft shows. These shows are an excellent way to start your fledgling business, since the money needed to participate is generally low, and you are able to show your items to a great deal of people.
Look to the World Wide Web for selling your wares. Popular online auction sites like Ebay or Yahoo! Auctions are a great place to start, since you can create virtual storefronts while gaining access to the site’s customers. Owning your own internet business is very inexpensive and often a great choice for individuals who are just starting out or who do not have the resources to rent, buy, or run a traditional store of their own.
Finally, take the old fashioned route and sell your items in a traditional store. If you do not have the resources to open your own shop, ask local store owners about potentially using their space to sell your goods for a cut of the profits. Also, antique stores or shops that showcase goods from local crafters often allow individuals to rent a small space in their store instead of going out on their own.
Author: Doug Mahopac specializes in Embroidery Machines www.u-embroidery-machines.com, www.articlegeek.com
Step by Step Embroidery Instructions
The art of embroidery is old but still popular today. It’s fun to create and by knowing how to make a few simple embroidery stitches using a needle and thread, one’s ideas may be expressed in luxurious handmade articles. Try all these basic stitches; in fact make a sampler of them, using heavy dark material, linen is best, and white or golden yellow embroidery thread.
- Outline or Stem Stitch – This stitch is worked from left to right. Bring needle up through fabric to right side on the line to be outlined. Holding the thread toward you as shown (or the thread may be swung to the left away from you), take a short slanting back stitch along stamped line.
- Whipped Stem Stitch – Outline design in outline stitch; then, in contrasting thread, whipstitch over the stem stitch.
- Running Stitch – This stitch is used for outline and padding. The needle is carried in and out of material making small up and down even stitches. Take several stitches on needle before drawing it through.
- Threaded Running Stitch – Outline design in running stitch, then weave a thread in and out of running stitch. A contrasting thread may be used if desired.
- Whipped Running Stitch – Outline design in running stitch, then whip stitch over running stitch.
View full illustrated instructions here
Learning Miniature Punch Needle Embroidery
The instructions that follow give you the basics of miniature, needle punch embroidery. Needles vary from one company to another, but the instructions are easily adapted for your style needle (read the instructions that come with your needle for instructions specific to your needle.)
The following are basic supplies that you will need:
- Russian-style punch needle
- Needle threader for punch needle
- Threads (floss of other)
- Embroidery hoop with locking lip or Gripper frame for needle punch
- Small, sharp embroidery scissors or thread snips
- Permanent marking pen (fine tip)
- Pattern marked on foundation fabric
View full illustrated instructions here
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on tough times like this, we all need to be creative to make an extra living. thanks for the great tip!
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