Should You Buy an Embroidery Machine?

<div>Should you try embroidery? We share what you need to think about before you purchase an embroidery machine.</div> <div>FIRST: How often do you really get embroidery orders? If 20 to 25% of customers are asking for embroidery, it's worth the investment.</div> <div>SECOND: What kind of equipment will you need? Will you need a large, medium, or small machine?</div> <div>THIRD: How will embroidery work in your business? Will you do all of the embroidery, some of it, or none of it?</div> <div>How much do embroidery machines cost? Used embroidery machines cost around $15,000 for a 10-head machine. For around $2,000, you can get a great 1-or-2-head machine.</div> <div>Things to consider:</div> <div>1. Embroidery has a steep learning curve. You have to learn the vocabulary. Reach out to manufacturers and suppliers to learn more.<br> 2. Can you contract out embroidery? If you're already contracting out embroidery, ask to visit your local embroidery shop and see how they work.<br> 3. Embroidery has a different file type. Digitized files explain where each stitch needs to go. This can be very difficult to learn!</div> <div>Chapters:</div> <div>00:00 When it's time to buy <br> 00:40 What to consider<br> 01:05 How much it costs<br> 01:20 Why embroidery is hard<br> 02:03 Contract embroidery<br> 03:30 Digitizing and file types<br> 04:48 Our favorite digitizer<br> 05:25 Machine prices and sizes<br> 06:00 How much space you need<br> 06:45 Conclusion</div> <div>Try Printavo: <a href="https://www.printavo.com">https://www.printavo.com</a><br> Join us at PrintHustlers Conf: <a href="https://www.printhustlers.com">https://www.printhustlers.com</a><br> Check out Printavo Merch: <a href="https://www.printavo.com/merch">https://www.printavo.com/merch</a><br> Follow us on Instagram for all of the latest updates: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/printavo">https://www.instagram.com/printavo</a> </div>