The "drops" idea is fantastic for all the makers who don't want to do the same thing over and over, or those who use discounted/discontinued/reclaimed materials and only have enough for so many and can't just buy more. I don't even want to do just one craft, I want to do ALL* of them, and I probably need to sell at least some to move FO's out and new supplies in. (*Disclaimer: not all but a whole lot.)
What interfacing would you use on a light fabric to make a floppy style bag? I get that the bag is supposed to be floppy but I’m sure it needs something more than the very light bed sheet that my daughter bought at Goodwill. She loves to up cycle. I saw that you mentioned fleece but that seems thicc’r 😂 than what she’s describing what she wants the bag to feel like. I’m new to the bag thing obviously.
Thanks for a great video. I'm just wondering if this means that people shouldn't be creating content on youtube using the 3d puff embroidery method. There are still a lot of people selling sweatshirts on etsy using this method, so is this all illegal?
Honestly? I haven't heard a peep about this since the initial uproar about the cease and desists going out to creators. I wouldn't risk it, and I say that as someone with over 30k subs!
I was really interested in learning how to do embroidery digitizing and offer it as part of my graphic design services for baby apparel on Etsy. However, I didn't realize I really need the machine to check or test the files. So sad because I can't afford it.
Oh yeah you really shouldn't sell the designs if you haven't tested them. Something as simple as the angle of the stitching can completely change the way the design behaves on certain types of fabrics. Bernette has some reasonably-priced single needle machines that are sewing/embroidery combo, but the design sizes would be limited to 4x4"
Polyester is a no go for me, it pills and does not have a nice hand....looks cheap. Cotton is king, also washable but pre-wash to avoid shrinkage of the final product.
I am currently Team Plastic Bins because I genuinely have no f*cking clue what I'm doing. I started making handbags just this year purely to tackle the absurd accumulation of amazing fabrics I had... but with no actual clue about what the do next. My distain lies with everyone's immediate suggestion that Facebook marketplace is the one and only place to exist. I refuse to partake in such a cesspit. I suppose I'll have to sell my soul to social media to some degree to get word out... I most certainly fall in the "drop" category. I make what I want, pretty much one of a kind stuff.
I’m in the same boat on FB marketplace. I’ve only had scammers respond to product posts in the past. It’s frustrating. Consigning is too much stress for me, so I can’t even consider that.
@@ont.cobbles what scares me the most is the off-chance that my table gets wiped out and I can't honor the contract with the shop to produce quickly enough. I just can't risk it. I have to travel for work, sometimes without warning.
as a purse/wallet sewist, will this cute vinyl and/or leather. How about engraving and cutting that material so make our own logo patches to sew on our makes?
PU vinyl yes, PVC vinyl NO! PVC is toxic when burned and will corrode your laser and spew toxic fumes into the air. Big no to lasering PVC vinyls. There’s laser safe vinyls out there though! Leather is fine - genuine leather though of course.
How are you? If you get the chance. Can you please measure the legs? I have a 19" deep table that I want to use. The table you bought is 24" but i notice you have space at the front. Thank you so much
Hey! So since doing this video I've added the riser base and got a sturdier table. The depth, including the legs, is 22.5". I ended up buying the U.S. GENERAL 30 in., 5-Drawer Mechanics Cart from Harbor Freight!
NOT smart as those machines have to be vented outside is dangerous inside with all the fumes. So spend THOUSANDS just to do what a cricut can do for WAY cheaper, of course some things the cricut can't do compared but WAY cheaper. Also have to change out modules everytime you want to do something different seems a bit overboard but seems cool in theory
Of course a laser has to be vented, which is precisely why I covered that aspect of the machine. It's also not "thousands," as that would imply that it is over $1,999. A Cricut cannot cut 6mm basswood or 3mm black acrylic either, nor can it laser engrave tumblers. You seem to be confused about the machine. Is there anything else I can clarify for you?
This is such a strange thing to be even remotely controversial or questioned. If you are making things as gifts, sure, a tag or label may not be necessary and at the maker's discretion. But if you are making specifically to sell, if it's within your budget, you absolutely should be encouraged to put something (metal, fabric, leather, vinyl, iron on decal, whatever) to identify something you created. Your time, effort, creativity and hard work went into producing something with your own hands. If not for adding that little extra for a professional finish, do it for yourself. Be proud of what you make!! If people don't like it they can kick rocks and go make their own bag!!
I'm a beginner to embroidery and this has helped me tremendously. I didn't know where to start with the software and you were so easy to follow and thorough. Thank you and I loved the video. I learned a lot and took notes...love the humor!!! Looking forward to your next one.
Yes. It does. It's not just a Cricut though. It's a Cricut, an inkjet printer, and a laser with an enclosure, air assist, inline fan, and hose. I have to question comments like this. Did you even bother watching?
I have not YET... I do have the M1 Ultra, which can be used like a blade cutter and a laser. It has the debossing tool, so it's likely that I could try debossing a design into the fusible cork. It's also possible to do HTV to the cork, though I'd cut out/fuse the patch first, THEN add the vinyl otherwise it'll probably warp or burn the HTV with so many presses.
I've had this press for a few months now & love it for the most part . . . but. I had to letter some XXL hoodies last week & had to revert back to my old press. No matter which way you turn them, big hoodies just won't fit, there isn't anywhere for the hood or extra fabric to go. Smaller hoodies work fine upside down, but with large ones there just isn't enough room at the back of the machine for any material to bunch up. Other than that, the only thing I would like to see added is a pressure adjustment.
Really good feedback! I admittedly have NOT done hoodies. I mostly use it for fabric preparation, which isn't terribly thick. I guess some HTV on t-shirts too, but again, not thick :(
I saw a trick where you batch sew the zipper to the tab material in a line and then cut them apart. That way you don’t have to cut them into small pieces first!!
Oh yeah that is a good one too! I swear I thought I did a video on that at one point, but it's all mixing up in my head now as one giant content-creator soup. It's why I keep a running list of videos I'd like to do, then go through and make sure I haven't already done it :P
Watched your video a year ago and have been using you technique and love it. My question is when I bod the corner, do sew the 3/4 inch seam first then cut the corner or cut corner then reduce the seam to 3/4" hope I'm making sense with this question. sorry :). thank you..
I think I understand what you're asking - I just do a larger seam allowance and trim down afterward. So if you were instructed to do 1/2" THEN cut the corner, I'd just do 3/4" and follow up by cutting the corner. So basically keep to the instructions and widen the seam allowance (as long as it isn't used to line up with any exterior pieces, mind you).
