awesome video - thats for taking me on the hat creation journey. Just received my 15 color machine and about to go on the very same journey you are on!!
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.
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!
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! ✌️💖🙏🇺🇲🎉🎆🎇
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!!
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.
Hi Sam, I've been thinking about the Smartstitch and so glad I found your channel while searching for info on this machine. You seem very happy with your purchase and the customer service provided from the manufacturer. I'm going to be watching very closely. Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks. I'm hoping to learn more from you so I can learn more quickly, without having to make and work thru the same frustrations. BTW, I think it's terrific that your son wants to learn this business, and that you are willing to teach him; good job!!! And he'll remember this too! 😊
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.
Great video Sam! I also use newbrothread for the same reasons! Lol big spools, easiest to order on Amazon, and i hadnt noticed a difference in quality at all!
I happened upon your channel while searching for a topic for my home embroidery machine, and I'm really enjoying it. I would love to see a demonstration of how you use your heat gun to set the stitching. After watching your video, I tried to find other information on this and came up short. I did find one using a heat gun after using puff foam, but I couldn't find anything on setting hat stitching in general. Thanks!
Don't forget the sweatband xD I also had to learn digitizing due to unreliable outsourcing, and it is great to be able to fix things like that and eventually make the machine stitch smarter and faster
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.
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.
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 👍
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!
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
how do you work with structured hats? I find I am breaking needles left and right and it bounces a LOT... Just curious as this seemed to go so smoothly!
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!
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!
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!!
My sister is getting her business off the ground soon we have all the machines and materials just waiting on the state to give us the paperwork for the business name that we paid for like your video
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.😂
Nice job.. and I think it's great that your son was interested in what you do . Moments to be cherished. God bless
Don’t forget the sweat band! Thanks for sharing Sam!
Yeah.
You're a smart man and a great father. Always enjoy all your family's videos.
awesome video - thats for taking me on the hat creation journey. Just received my 15 color machine and about to go on the very same journey you are on!!
Thanks Sam! Don’t forget the sweat band! Lol
"Don't forget the sweatband." Great to see your son wants to learn new thing too.
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.
Thanks for the shout out Sam, always enjoy watching your videos as well I like your no nonsense style!
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!
New Shop?!?!?! How exciting!!! When is the party? :)
Dang Sam those hats look great and the shop you built looks nice enough to live in
Don't forget the sweatband. Looks like an interesting machine.
Thanks for bringing us along
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!
✌️💖🙏🇺🇲🎉🎆🎇
Nice work.. and way to get the kids involved!
Don't forget the sweatband . I love to hear you yak.❤
Hi Sam ~ glad you are enjoying this! I believe you are blessed to have a joyful business for you and your family! 🕊 enjoy!
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!!
I enjoyed the workday walk through. Thank you.
Don’t forget the sweet band! (lol close enough) Thanks for the video. 😀
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.
Don’t forget the sweat band. Great job!
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
Don't forget the sweatband! Love that your son has taken an interest in your work! Thanks for sharing :)
Hi Sam, I've been thinking about the Smartstitch and so glad I found your channel while searching for info on this machine. You seem very happy with your purchase and the customer service provided from the manufacturer. I'm going to be watching very closely. Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks. I'm hoping to learn more from you so I can learn more quickly, without having to make and work thru the same frustrations.
BTW, I think it's terrific that your son wants to learn this business, and that you are willing to teach him; good job!!! And he'll remember this too! 😊
2 Casualties not bad at all! Hats came out cleeeeaan! Huge thanks for linking me below as well, greatly appreciated sir!
Don’t forget the sweatband. I enjoyed the show
Don't forget the sweatband. Inspiring video
Dont forget the sweat band :)
Great video for someone like me thinking about getting into the "hobby"... :)
Don’t forget the sweat band!
I’m loving this style of videos. Thanks for taking the extra time to make them!
Good to see your son being interested, that's me all those years ago. Great video, look forward to the next 🙂
Don’t forget the sweatband. Great video and thanks for sharing.
I might be putting in an order soon, just don't forget the sweatband.
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
Don't forget the sweatband! Ty, good information as always!
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.
Don't forget the sweat band.I learn so much from you Thank You God Bless
Don’t forget the sweatband! Great video😊
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.
Woe! Thanks for sharing the process. Don't forget the sweatband!
Great video Sam! I also use newbrothread for the same reasons! Lol big spools, easiest to order on Amazon, and i hadnt noticed a difference in quality at all!
Like your down to earth view on things. Don't forget the sweat band.
Don't forget the sweatband!
Good one!
Don’t forget the sweatband. Good job!
Nice Quality stitching... Really came out nice
Don’t forget the sweatband! One of my first mistakes. Great video! Appreciate the information
I happened upon your channel while searching for a topic for my home embroidery machine, and I'm really enjoying it. I would love to see a demonstration of how you use your heat gun to set the stitching. After watching your video, I tried to find other information on this and came up short. I did find one using a heat gun after using puff foam, but I couldn't find anything on setting hat stitching in general. Thanks!
Don’t for get the sweat band. Thank you for your awesome and fun videos. I learned a lot, may God give many more blessings.
AWESOME TIPS, lol 1st time i see you, great sense of humor man. Great vid, will follow you!
Don't forget the sweatband xD
I also had to learn digitizing due to unreliable outsourcing, and it is great to be able to fix things like that and eventually make the machine stitch smarter and faster
I will always check the sweatband. Lol
Loved the video Sam. Don't forget the sweatband.
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.
Hay! Don’t forget the sweatband😊
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.
I use the Brothread also and have no issues with it. I've also used Maderna and seems to work fine.
You don’t need a sweat band 😳😜 Looking Good!
👍😃Danke für das Video.
Gute Arbeit.
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.
Don't forget the sweatband, thanks for filming your journey
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 👍
Very good video learned a lot of new tips thank You, And Don't Forget the Sweatband
You are a great father!!!!❤❤❤❤
As always....Sam you are amazing on teaching. ..
Fil-Tec Magna-Glide Embroidery Bobbins are the best bobbins. I don't have to deal with tension issues at all
Don't forget the sweatband. But seriously great videos thank you for the time you spend on them they are really informative.
Have you tried Fil-Tec Magna glide bobbins? Magnetic bobbins. I love them for embroidery.
And remember, don't forget the sweatband!
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?
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!
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. :)
@@Samcraftcom Thank you, I have a corded one, just thought the cordless would be easier to use. Thank you for the quick response.
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
Hey Sam, thinking about pulling the trigger on a Smart Sticth 1501 today. Are you still happy with yours? Any additional advice?
I watched your video earlier today and absolutely loved it. Which software do you use? Thanks.
Don't forget the sweatband.❤
Awesome!
When you get closer to the bill, needle deflection can become more common. That can cause missed bobbin pickup or shredded thread.
Don't forget the sweatband!
What was you initial start up cost? Awesome video
Nicely done bro
Another great video! Quick question, do you have a video on you digitizing the logos with the software you have?
Don't forget the sweatband. 😜
Thanks for the video Sam. Wanna ask which Richardson cap exactly are you using? Seem to be a lot of variants by the link.
These are the 112 hats.
dont forget the sweatband Sam
When do you get another machine to double your output capacity?
how do you work with structured hats? I find I am breaking needles left and right and it bounces a LOT... Just curious as this seemed to go so smoothly!
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!
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!
@@Samcraftcom Thank you so much Mr.Sam for replying to my message..again I appreciate you!
great video Sam, would like to know how much the job paid
Good afternoon.
Don’t forget the sweatband we have all done it!!❤😊
Which hats do you use??
Motivation 😊
New to the scene do you know is there a difference between smart stich and opex 1201 embroidery machines I would appreciate your feedback
Do the thread break/repair/redo leave a weak spot where months down the road the stitches may start to unravel??????
Sam, what do you do to get orders for hats, etc?
Dont forget the sweat band!
Thanks for all the info. where'd you get the Snag nabit?
You can find them on Amazon in multi-packs for a great price. Here's a link to a set I most recently purchased that works great: amzn.to/478Wzy1
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!!
My sister is getting her business off the ground soon we have all the machines and materials just waiting on the state to give us the paperwork for the business name that we paid for like your video
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.😂
Wondering if you’ve found a good digitizer by any chance???
Vitor Digitizing is who I use when I cannot do it myself.
Don't 4get the sweat band. hehe
Where would you buy bulk hats? I saw you put down the link for Amazon. Is that where you buy all your hats?
S&S Activewear
Don't forget the sweat band😂
How do you price your hats for an order of 500 , is there a better place to get richardson 112 hats other than Amazon ? Thank you for your time
On hats that don’t workout, is it possible to use a seam ripper to remove the design? Even though it may be tedious.
It can be done, but it's very tedious and leaves a poor quality hat that I wouldn't give to a customer. :)