All posts tagged 'online business'

The embroidery business in today's marketplace ..

August 7, 2009 rmacali Comments (2) Not rated yet

"Hello, yeah, it's been a while / Not much, how 'bout youI'm not sure why I "blogged" / I guess I really just wanted to talk to you" ~ hmmm, that sounds familiar .. OK OK .. I've taken some time off, but wedding plans are really eating up my free time ..I long f... [More]

How a computer stopped an embroidery business ..

June 19, 2009 rmacali Comments (5) Not rated yet

Computer repair can be costly, I don't just mean out of pocket cash .. but, cash that doesn't reach your pocket because your computer issues are halting business. As you can probably tell, I have been MIA for the last 2-3 weeks. Blame the computer .. I spent hours of my time tryi... [More]

Starting an online business

April 17, 2009 rmacali Comments (4) Not rated yet

Q: I heard that online businesses were a fad and that in time physical storefronts will emerge on top again.A: Ask your local travel agent what they think of it being a fad !! Online stores are more popular than ever before, as a matter of fact, I was working on a deal with a large fran... [More]

Embroidery Advisor Presents : Kids Hand Puppets Project

Dear Readers,

Create this adorable hand puppet for the young kids in your life. See below for project instructions on how to make this "In the Hoop" applique hand puppet.

	Materials: 1 Kids Hand Puppet Embroidery Design 2 pieces of Tear Away Backing Spray Adhesive Scissors 2 Appliqué fabric pieces - each 6 ½” x 5 ½” approximately (We used crafters felt for our appliqué pieces.)

Step 1: Hoop one piece of tear away backing in your hoop. Then sew the 1st color stop which is the dieline. (You can now use this as a template to cut both the front and back appliqué pieces.)

Step 2: After the dieline has sewn, stop the machine. The back applique piece will go on next. Place the back applique piece face down and spray adhesive around the edges of the applique fabric except for the bottom opening where your hand will go. Place the back appliqué piece face up within the dieline.

Step 3: Start the machine again and embroider the design until the next appliqué placement stop.

Step 4: Remove the hoop from your machine and the design from the hoop. Carefully tear away the backing from the design and set the design aside until later.

Step 5: Hoop one piece of tear away backing in your hoop. Then sew the next color stop which is the front dieline.

Step 6: After the dieline has sewn, stop the machine. The front applique piece will go on next. Place the front applique piece face down and spray adhesive around the edges of the applique fabric except for the bottom opening where your hand will go. Place the front appliqué piece face up within the dieline.

Step 7: Start the machine again and embroider the design until the next appliqué placement stop.

Step 8: Remove the hoop from your machine. Do not unhoop the design. Turn the hoop over so you are looking at the back of the design. You will now place the back applique piece on the back of the design in the hoop. First turn the back applique piece face down & spray adhesive around the edges except for the bottom which will be the opening for your hand.

Step 9: Place the bottom appliqué piece on the back of the design making sure that the appliqué piece is secure and will not fall off when you return the hoop to the machine.

Step 10: Embroider the last color stop and remove the design from the hoop.

Step 11: Carefully remove the tear away backing from the puppet.

Finished Hand Puppet