A Productive Day in the Life of an Embroidery Business Owner

💪Angela demonstrates how to efficiently organize and prepare orders for embroidery.

🧵She showcases the process of hooping garments and demonstrates different techniques for stabilizing fabric.

👚Angela shares the variety of children's blank apparel available for decoration, including shirts, onesies, and hats.

🖥️She highlights the embroidery software and equipment she uses, providing recommendations for those interested in starting their own embroidery business.

☕Throughout the day, Angela enjoys her favorite lattes, providing a glimpse into her work-life balance.

What type of apparel does Angela sell?

—Angela sells blank children's apparel for embroidery, including shirts, onesies, gowns, hats, and more.

Where can I find the embroidery software and equipment she uses?

—The embroidery software is called Ambrilliance Essentials and the equipment is from Melco. Links to the products can be found in the video description.

Does Angela provide recommendations for hooping and stabilizing fabric?

—Yes, she demonstrates different techniques for hooping and stabilizing fabric, including the use of the Hoop Master hooping station and Mighty Hoops.

What are some tips for organizing and preparing orders?

—Angela recommends using sticky notes with order numbers, checking garments for stains before embroidering, and using packing slips to keep orders organized.

How does Angela balance her work and personal life?

—Angela prioritizes her family by getting her kids ready for school and enjoying breaks with her favorite lattes. She also shows the importance of having a well-organized workspace.

00:00Angela starts her day by getting her kids ready for school and setting up breakfast for her youngest son.

01:18She begins her workday by printing new orders and checking previously pulled orders for accuracy.

03:15Angela's sister, Michelle, helps with packing orders and applying thank you stickers.

04:42Angela showcases the variety of children's blank apparel available for decoration, including shirts, onesies, gowns, and hats.

08:02She demonstrates the hooping process for different garments, using the Hoop Master hooping station and Mighty Hoops.

11:32Angela uses the Melco EMT 16x embroidery machine to embroider designs on the garments.

14:37She showcases the use of glitter canvas and embroidery vinyl for creating unique designs.

18:31During her lunch break, Angela imports footage into Final Cut Pro for video editing and enjoys watching her favorite Korean dramas.

20:03Angela checks and prepares remaining orders before her part-timer, Tyler, takes them to the post office.

21:16She wraps up the day's work and awaits her kids' return from school, balancing work and personal life.