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How Basic Embroidery Design Techniques Can Improve Your Finished Product
A well-finished embroidery piece does not happen by accident. It comes from sound design choices that support clean stitching, stable shapes, and a polished final look on the garment. Even a strong logo or graphic can fall short if the design is not prepared properly...
Are Embroidery Business Building Programs Worth It for Turning an Overwhelmed Embroidery Hobby Into a Profitable Business?
Have you ever felt like you are working non-stop in your embroidery business but still not making a steady profit? I hear this from many embroidery owners who feel stuck, confused, and overwhelmed. That is why I often get asked if embroidery business-building programs...
The Real Reason Your Embroidery Business Isn’t Making Money!
The Real Reason Your Embroidery Business Isn’t Making Money Most embroidery business owners think their problem is: Not enough orders Customers won’t pay their prices Too much competition But those aren’t the real problem The real problem is not knowing how to price...
Why Your Embroidery Customers Are Not Coming Back (And What To Do About It)
Most embroidery business owners believe they have a marketing problem but the truth is they do not have an embroidery follow-up system. They think: “I need more customers.” “I need to post more on social media.” “I need to lower my prices so people will order again.”...
Planning Is The Key To Your Embroidery Business Success in 2026!
No matter how much you want it or how long you’ve been working toward it, the next level of financial success will not happen until you understand the power of planning. It doesn’t have to be difficult or take up a lot of time. Keep it Simple! In fact, planning can...
Back To The Basics To Create High Quality Embroidery Designs!
Some basic issues can have a huge effect on the quality of your designs. We need to go back to the basics to create high-quality embroidery designs. Machine Speed Machine speed has a huge effect on the quality of your design. I cringe when I see a machine going...
Pressing Caps To Prevent Needle/Thread Breaks
This is Joyce Jagger, The Embroidery Coach. Here at The Embroidery Coach, we help embroiderers master embroidery skills and succeed in growing their embroidery business. Through online training and private coaching, I help you avoid pitfalls as you are learning how...
Do You Have Your Year-End Bookkeeping Records Organized?
Happy New Year! Here we are at the beginning of a brand new year. This is my favorite time of year, the time when we an actually start all over again. We can start with a whole new slate and create a brand new plan. Before you can do that you need to think about...
Do You Have Your Embroidery Business Bookkeeping System Set Up?
Bookkeeping is one of our least favorite things to do as embroiderers! We did not start our embroidery business so that we could do bookkeeping! We are born creators, not bookkeepers, but unfortunately, it is part of owning a business and is an essential part of the...
Embroidering Small Lettering-The Basics!
Many embroiderers find that embroidering Small Lettering is very challenging, but once you learn the basics, it is easier. In order to learn the basics, some key elements must be considered. Fabric Needles Thread Style of Lettering Underlay The small lettering in the...
How The Right Pricing Turned My Business Around!
Hi, I am Joyce Jagger, The Embroidery Coach and I started my business back in 1978 when a friend of mine asked me to Embroider names on some school jackets for him. When I finally got the job done, he was thrilled with it. There was no one in our area at the time...
What Can I do To Bring In More Customers?
This time of year is generally a bit slower, but for some, it is just another month that they have more work than they can handle. But some people need to bring in more customers. Yesterday I sent out an email asking what your biggest issue is at this time of year and...
Do You Keep Track Of Your Embroidery Design Setups?
Do You Keep Track Of Your Embroidery Design Setups? When you are setting up your embroidery designs, do you keep track of what you did? Do you write down the settings that you added or do you think that you will remember them? It is very important to keep track of...
How Would You Like To Know Which Embroidery Backing to Use On The Different Types Of Garments?
Knowing which embroidery backing to use on a particular garment when you are getting ready to embroider your design will make the difference between turning out a mediocre product or a high quality finished product. Backing is required to give the garment or piece of...
Embroidering Small Lettering-The Challenging Factors!
Many embroiderers find that embroidering Small Lettering is very challenging, but once you learn how to cope with many of the issues, it is easier. In order to control these challenges, there are some key elements that must be considered. Fabric Needles Thread Style...