Set Up for Success: How I Batch Out Hats // Small Embroidery Business Tips and Tricks

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    🔷 ABOUT SAMCRAFT 🔷
    Samcraft is a channel all about educating, inspiring, motivating, encouraging, and sharing the things I've learned since starting my own small business in 2018.
    Today's video is all about the business aspect of running an embroidery shop. I share my tips and tricks on setting up the machine for success, what I do before running a batch of hats, changing thread, what the best needles are, who makes the best embroidery thread, how I clan up embroidered hats, show a super useful tool called a snag nab it, and much more!
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    0:00 - Intro
    0:56 - Setting Your Machine Up for Success
    1:56 - How Often to Check Tension
    2:54 - My Favorite Bobbin Thread
    3:50 - Machine Oiling
    4:14 - When to Change Your Needles
    5:10 - Needle Size, Needle Type, Needle Brand
    6:49 - What Thread Do I Use
    9:48 - Changing Thread Spools on the Embroidery Machine
    10:40 - Thread Pathway on the Smartstitch 1501
    11:03 - Ready to Start Embroidering
    13:00 - Sam's #1 Tip for All Shops
    14:04 - First Hat Done
    14:35 - Thread Breaks 4 Life
    15:30 - Always Use Stabilizer with Hats
    16:14 - Why You Need a Snag Nab-It Tool
    16:48 - I Watch CZcams While I Work Too
    18:08 - Finding Patterns with Thread Breaks
    21:12 - How Long Will This Take
    22:00 - DONE!
    22:25 - Total Thread Breaks, Total Hat Failures, New Employees and Thanks!
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Komentáře • 118

  • @thomasswenddal772
    @thomasswenddal772 Před 2 dny

    Sam; Love your operation. "Don't forget the sweatband." Kudos to your son. Kudos to his dad. Thanks for a great show and premier video.

  • @jeanettedavis4633
    @jeanettedavis4633 Před 26 dny +9

    Nice job.. and I think it's great that your son was interested in what you do . Moments to be cherished. God bless

  • @BeardedBuildsCo
    @BeardedBuildsCo Před 26 dny +5

    Don’t forget the sweat band! Thanks for sharing Sam!

  • @tommysts1920
    @tommysts1920 Před 26 dny +5

    You're a smart man and a great father. Always enjoy all your family's videos.

  • @jeffjablonsky2371
    @jeffjablonsky2371 Před 25 dny +2

    "Don't forget the sweatband." Great to see your son wants to learn new thing too.

  • @brendahamilton4426
    @brendahamilton4426 Před 26 dny +2

    Don't forget the sweatband . I love to hear you yak.❤

  • @LucandDak
    @LucandDak Před 26 dny +3

    Great video!!! Love how you are not afraid to jump into something new. So many questions about getting sales and business in general. I’m starting new. Oh and Don’t forget the sweat band.

  • @russgare6523
    @russgare6523 Před 26 dny +2

    Dang Sam those hats look great and the shop you built looks nice enough to live in

  • @kellycarroll6829
    @kellycarroll6829 Před 26 dny +2

    Hi Sam ~ glad you are enjoying this! I believe you are blessed to have a joyful business for you and your family! 🕊 enjoy!

  • @tkstitch
    @tkstitch Před 25 dny

    2 Casualties not bad at all! Hats came out cleeeeaan! Huge thanks for linking me below as well, greatly appreciated sir!

  • @SteveTrueloveInspiredtechlife

    Don’t forget the sweatband. Great video and thanks for sharing.

  • @theprintwizard
    @theprintwizard Před 26 dny +3

    Nice work.. and way to get the kids involved!

  • @mikeE0055
    @mikeE0055 Před 26 dny +2

    Don’t forget the sweatband. I enjoyed the show

  • @waynenigliaccio221
    @waynenigliaccio221 Před 25 dny

    Like your down to earth view on things. Don't forget the sweat band.

  • @imfsimm
    @imfsimm Před 24 dny

    Don’t forget the sweet band! (lol close enough) Thanks for the video. 😀

  • @greggaona8441
    @greggaona8441 Před 23 dny

    Don't forget the sweatband! Ty, good information as always!

  • @LandtoHouse
    @LandtoHouse Před 26 dny +2

    I enjoyed the workday walk through. Thank you.

  • @mikewatson4644
    @mikewatson4644 Před 26 dny +1

    Don't forget the sweatband. Looks like an interesting machine.
    Thanks for bringing us along

  • @annamschnetzer4036
    @annamschnetzer4036 Před 24 dny

    Don't forget the sweatband!
    Good one!

  • @deannaoverstreet4146
    @deannaoverstreet4146 Před 26 dny +1

    Thanks Sam! Don’t forget the sweat band! Lol

  • @298hicks
    @298hicks Před 15 dny

    Don’t forget the sweatband! Great video😊

  • @sherryrobinson5462
    @sherryrobinson5462 Před 19 dny

    Woe! Thanks for sharing the process. Don't forget the sweatband!

  • @TheWoodHaven
    @TheWoodHaven Před 26 dny +1

    I might be putting in an order soon, just don't forget the sweatband.

  • @DarylBlair
    @DarylBlair Před 26 dny +1

    Don’t forget the sweat band. Great job!

  • @LaserEngraving911
    @LaserEngraving911 Před 25 dny +1

    Thanks for the shout out Sam, always enjoy watching your videos as well I like your no nonsense style!

  • @user-justbeingme
    @user-justbeingme Před 26 dny +1

    I will always check the sweatband. Lol

  • @brendahogue5487
    @brendahogue5487 Před 26 dny +2

    Love and enjoy watching your videos. May the lord bless and protect you and your family and working on the hats and embroidery machine and do the hats

  • @georgehardy8165
    @georgehardy8165 Před 25 dny

    Hi Sam, you told us to comment so here it is , Don't forget the sweatband, lol you are awesome and your work speaks for itself High Quality

  • @michaelleslie2067
    @michaelleslie2067 Před 26 dny

    Don't forget the sweat band.I learn so much from you Thank You God Bless

  • @karihodges4715
    @karihodges4715 Před 24 dny

    Don’t forget the sweatband! One of my first mistakes. Great video! Appreciate the information

  • @JTMWOODWORKS
    @JTMWOODWORKS Před 26 dny +1

    Hay! Don’t forget the sweatband😊

  • @karencary3312
    @karencary3312 Před 24 dny

    You are a great father!!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @jesusislord2457
    @jesusislord2457 Před 26 dny +1

    I usually don't follow the crowd but, DON'T FORGET THE SWEAT BAND! Maybe do some socks too🤗
    Hi Angela and The Boys!
    Have a blessed week and a festive fourth!
    ✌️💖🙏🇺🇲🎉🎆🎇

  • @bab77
    @bab77 Před 16 dny

    Another good tip Sam... Place thread spools closer on the machine based on the design colors to cut down on the needle travel time when thread color changes occur when embroidering.

  • @amberhowell8445
    @amberhowell8445 Před 21 dnem

    Don't forget the sweatband! Love that your son has taken an interest in your work! Thanks for sharing :)

  • @angelabowman1085
    @angelabowman1085 Před 20 dny

    Loved the video Sam. Don't forget the sweatband.

  • @MrDmorgan52
    @MrDmorgan52 Před 26 dny +1

    And remember, don't forget the sweatband!

  • @KBE87
    @KBE87 Před 23 dny

    Don’t forget the sweat band!
    I’m loving this style of videos. Thanks for taking the extra time to make them!

  • @MajikBugBarn
    @MajikBugBarn Před 18 dny

    Don't forget the sweatband, thanks for filming your journey

  • @mikepetitt9624
    @mikepetitt9624 Před 25 dny +1

    Don’t forget the sweatband 😂😂 wow Sam thats an amazing machine! Love seeing your shop in fully functional condition with all those machines!! Im finally down to hopefully the final 3 weekends and my shop will be ready to finally move into! I love that your son wants to learn how to help you with the business!

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  Před 23 dny

      New Shop?!?!?! How exciting!!! When is the party? :)

  • @larryschmitt2513
    @larryschmitt2513 Před 25 dny

    You don’t need a sweat band 😳😜 Looking Good!

  • @amyproebstel6227
    @amyproebstel6227 Před 25 dny

    Great job with the hats!!! (Don't forget the sweatband..) Thanks for all the detail you share and taking us along the ride of your businesses!! My husband and I really appreciate it!! Take care and may God overwhelm you and your family with blessings! Also, thanks for the great custom garden tags! Thank your wife too for the great soap!!

  • @sandraridley6445
    @sandraridley6445 Před 23 dny

    As always....Sam you are amazing on teaching. ..

  • @francculshaw2209
    @francculshaw2209 Před 26 dny +1

    dont forget the sweatband Sam

  • @massachusettsprepper
    @massachusettsprepper Před 25 dny +1

    Don't forget the sweatband 😋. I started off using Madeira thread, but changed over to candle thread. At $5.50 for a large cone it's hard to beat the price. I know they have a minimum order to get free shipping but that has never been a problem meeting the minimum. I currently use a Ricoma EM-1010 embroidery machine and it seems to work just fine for hats and flats. Every problem I have had has been user error. And it was awesome seeing you being able to spend time with your son and teach them the trade. Thanks for sharing.

  • @thepatsyfamily
    @thepatsyfamily Před 24 dny

    I think that goofed up hat was an inexpensive lesson to learn from. A $3-5 hat and it's almost guaranteed he won't make that "whoops" again.
    Secondly, I just ordered a hat from the MLB shop and it had hoop marks on it. Like the hoops were put on too tight and it caused a pressure ring or something.
    Last, I have to rewatch this video, even though I don't have an embroidery machine (lol), I had it on in the background while I was doing something else and I need to pick up some tips. Who knows when or where I'll end up needing them.

  • @TP-si3km
    @TP-si3km Před 20 dny

    👍😃Danke für das Video.
    Gute Arbeit.

  • @thomasbrecknell794
    @thomasbrecknell794 Před 26 dny

    Don't forget the sweatband, I really enjoyed your video (as always) even though I don't think it's something I'll ever do but who knows.

  • @HoneyHollowHomestead
    @HoneyHollowHomestead Před 26 dny +1

    Don't forget the sweatband. 😜

  • @mikaboyer5593
    @mikaboyer5593 Před 25 dny

    Don’t forget the sweatband. Good job!

  • @markwhite8543
    @markwhite8543 Před 25 dny

    When you get closer to the bill, needle deflection can become more common. That can cause missed bobbin pickup or shredded thread.

  • @meepmopmoop1839
    @meepmopmoop1839 Před 24 dny

    Don't forget the sweatband.❤

  • @shellyjorgensen2441
    @shellyjorgensen2441 Před 26 dny

    I use the Brothread also and have no issues with it. I've also used Maderna and seems to work fine.

  • @KennethBrower-bd2ks
    @KennethBrower-bd2ks Před 20 dny

    Don't forget the sweatband!

  • @MikesLife87
    @MikesLife87 Před 10 dny

    Don’t forget the sweatband. Lol. Great job. I’m glad I stumbled across your video again. Definitely liked and subscribed.
    Also, I’m not sure if you made a video yet about how you price your custom hats. If not, could you make one? Thanks again.

  • @tekati68
    @tekati68 Před 24 dny

    Don't forget the sweatband. But seriously great videos thank you for the time you spend on them they are really informative.

  • @TLS7719
    @TLS7719 Před 26 dny +1

    Don’t forget the sweatband

  • @karlriley1314
    @karlriley1314 Před 26 dny +1

    Don't 4get the sweat band. hehe

  • @pmaccrafts
    @pmaccrafts Před 26 dny +2

    Don't forget the sweat band😂

  • @anthonyperry8922
    @anthonyperry8922 Před 26 dny +1

    Don't forget the sweatband.

  • @Vividlaserworks
    @Vividlaserworks Před 25 dny

    One thing I’ve noticed with my 1501 is the display timer vs actual time is quite a bit different. It might say it takes 10 minutes but it’s actually several minutes more than that, guess I need to check with Smartstitch. Great video and don’t forget the sweatband 👍

  • @Autumnswirl71
    @Autumnswirl71 Před 25 dny

    Dont forget the sweat band!

  • @sunrisetacticalgear2676

    Sometimes you can move the “start location” on a letter that is giving you problems on the tie in. I notice problems more on letters that are low on the hat, next to the bill. Don’t forget to flip the sweatband.😂

  • @michaelgoodwin2131
    @michaelgoodwin2131 Před 26 dny +1

    Don’t forget the sweat dand

  • @ernestleal6890
    @ernestleal6890 Před 26 dny

    Another great video! Quick question, do you have a video on you digitizing the logos with the software you have?

  • @shellyjorgensen2441
    @shellyjorgensen2441 Před 26 dny

    Fil-Tec Magna-Glide Embroidery Bobbins are the best bobbins. I don't have to deal with tension issues at all

  • @marcbarash6045
    @marcbarash6045 Před 26 dny +1

    dont forget the sweatband

  • @teresadasilva8773
    @teresadasilva8773 Před 26 dny +1

    Don't forget the sweatband. .

  • @justseamsrightlindawoodsbr2914

    I watched your video earlier today and absolutely loved it. Which software do you use? Thanks.

  • @MarkDzzzz
    @MarkDzzzz Před 2 dny

    Love your videos! I’ve inherited an embroidery machine keen to start up my own little business. How do you work out pricing for embroidery?

  • @johnbeasley6475
    @johnbeasley6475 Před 22 dny

    "Don't forget the sweatband."

  • @donaldb169
    @donaldb169 Před 21 dnem

    Sam, what do you do to get orders for hats, etc?

  • @watcherofwatchers
    @watcherofwatchers Před 26 dny

    When do you get another machine to double your output capacity?

  • @DownSouthSaltyFishing
    @DownSouthSaltyFishing Před 24 dny

    What digitizing software do you use?

  • @richardwilkens4577
    @richardwilkens4577 Před 25 dny

    Don't forget the sweatband

  • @audrawilliams6977
    @audrawilliams6977 Před 24 dny

    Good afternoon.
    Don’t forget the sweatband we have all done it!!❤😊
    Which hats do you use??

  • @captainsquarters32407
    @captainsquarters32407 Před 24 dny

    Don’t forget the sweat band

  • @generalpattonpending7256

    great video Sam, would like to know how much the job paid

  • @davidkendrick3158
    @davidkendrick3158 Před 25 dny

    Are you wishing you had built your shop a little bigger yet? Looks like you’re out of wall space! Would love to hear more about your journey into Lasers and now embroidery…always curious about how people ended up where they are. DFTS!!

  • @user-bf9sk5wl5z
    @user-bf9sk5wl5z Před 26 dny

    Sam...do you also fo "T" shirts?

  • @private15
    @private15 Před 26 dny

    Do the thread break/repair/redo leave a weak spot where months down the road the stitches may start to unravel??????

  • @cindynewcomb7139
    @cindynewcomb7139 Před 22 dny

    Sweatband!

  • @johndoeee888
    @johndoeee888 Před 9 dny

    what is that triangle piece on the hat hoop to make sure its centered?
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    • @ryanl1961
      @ryanl1961 Před 6 dny

      Was wondering that myself haven't seen that piece before

  • @JoePrice-x2n
    @JoePrice-x2n Před 19 dny

    Don't forget the sweatband. I am awaiting delivery of my Smartstitch 1501, I noticed you were using a cordless heat gun, can you give me some information on your heat gun? Thank you for your incredible videos, I love watching your channel and learning. Keep up the Great work! Absolutely LOVE the idea of you teaching your son, THAT'S AMAZING!

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  Před 19 dny +1

      The link to the heat gun should be in the video description. It's a plug in type though. It is probably a little underpowered too. :)

    • @JoePrice-x2n
      @JoePrice-x2n Před 19 dny +1

      @@Samcraftcom Thank you, I have a corded one, just thought the cordless would be easier to use. Thank you for the quick response.

    • @freedom_is_never_free1776
      @freedom_is_never_free1776 Před 3 dny

      Great video. I don't know How I found your channel it just popped up but I am really enjoying it. I am definitely subscribing and will be watching more of your videos. I love your enthusiasm and you're being very informative which is 100 plus. I've been embroidering for oh I don't know 20 off and on years and had a little shop but nothing compared to what you have You have like the mega funds shop I would love to come and just be your apprentice for free for a while just to see all your really cool machines. I think you're going to be very successful with your business God bless you sweetheart

  • @kimberlyrodriguez8903
    @kimberlyrodriguez8903 Před 25 dny

    Hi Mr.Sam, I'm wanting to purchase the SmartStitch S1501 Embriodery Machine, but I have a quick question hopefully you can answer. I understand that the mighty Hoops are compatable with this s1501? Is there a certain step I need to make to add those hoops onto my machine or are they already programmed in the machine ? and would you happen to have a video on those steps on added the mighty hoops? Thank you so much for these videos on The SmartStitch Embriodery Machine I so appreciate you!

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  Před 23 dny

      I don't have a video on those steps just yet, but it is very easy. There is also a great group of fellow Smartstitch users on Facebook that have uploaded files and instructional posts too. I don't think you will regret getting this machine, I have had great success with it and am only really getting started. :) When you look to purchasing Mighty Hoops, you want the Tajima compatible hoops. This is a Tajima clone machine as I understand it. Feel free to email me with any other questions!

    • @kimberlyrodriguez8903
      @kimberlyrodriguez8903 Před 23 dny

      @@Samcraftcom Thank you so much Mr.Sam for replying to my message..again I appreciate you!

  • @plurmingo1
    @plurmingo1 Před 25 dny

    On hats that don’t workout, is it possible to use a seam ripper to remove the design? Even though it may be tedious.

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  Před 23 dny

      It can be done, but it's very tedious and leaves a poor quality hat that I wouldn't give to a customer. :)

  • @bonniehollingsworth1996
    @bonniehollingsworth1996 Před 26 dny +1

    Don’t Sweat the Forgetband 😅

  • @cocoasmith8592
    @cocoasmith8592 Před 26 dny

    Hello can you tell me where did you get your hats from and how much?

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  Před 25 dny +1

      Search for bulk apparel companies and you can find ones in your area or country. Amazon also sells them and those are linked in the video description.

  • @MagnorailOz
    @MagnorailOz Před 26 dny +1

    At the end of the day Sam, from a business point of view, did you make a profit? Or did you make the self employed rate of $10/hr?

    • @billcedarheath387
      @billcedarheath387 Před 26 dny +1

      Don’t forget that the video generates revenue for him. It’s not all about sales with content creators.

  • @Flips77Coupe
    @Flips77Coupe Před 16 dny

    I use Brothread and have had success also. Madeira, Isacord too. Simthread bad results.

  • @pmartin6759
    @pmartin6759 Před 26 dny

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @patshipp9195
    @patshipp9195 Před 25 dny

    💖💖🙏🙏👍👍🙏🙏💖💖

  • @mrsbpottsdesigns
    @mrsbpottsdesigns Před 5 dny

    I think it's the 112's. Those always seem to give me issues.

  • @CustonByDesign864
    @CustonByDesign864 Před 19 dny

    Big TV , mini fridge, & makeshift urinal 😂. You don’t need to film that part though. 😂

  • @dougsobel2571
    @dougsobel2571 Před 18 dny

    I won't buy any thread that doesn't have a data sheet available

  • @HalfAssHomestead
    @HalfAssHomestead Před 26 dny

    When you purchase Madira, you are paying extra for the name yet the quality remains the same as all others.

  • @BlurpeeBaggins
    @BlurpeeBaggins Před 26 dny

    D.F.T.S. Sam.

  • @laserengravingwithmatt

    Yep, before you know it, you’ll be using cheaters also 😂

  • @carboncopies706
    @carboncopies706 Před 17 dny

    Sounds like u own a job 30 hats at 19 not enough money

  • @Steve16346
    @Steve16346 Před 26 dny

    I had an embroidery business for 12 yrs. Those hats you did that particular day was for free. You need a 4 head minimum to be profitable. You can't make decent profits using a single head machine Especially with hats. You just cutting yourself to thin. Been there done that! Don't be that guy that says. "Sure I can do that"