Just venting about Etsy and custom outfits...

[GuinnessStout]

Or even the shirt like this
Miss Mouse Number Shirt

She has the matching bloomers from them just they only have her name
Minnie Bloomers

But I really do not care for the quailfy of shirts they use.... they just look cheap and I do not want professional pictures with cheap looking clothes!!

[dawn27]

Originally Posted by GuinnessStout

Sooooo ummmm let's say you had this shirt sent with the fabric for the hat haha
And when I say fabric for the hate it would just be a square that I will glue myself to the hat part I am making

You can get this similar one for so much cheaper !! The only thing is not sure if this is embroidery. I think it iron on . .


https://www.etsy.com/listing/1827070..._home_active_7

[dawn27]

Here is another, Shirt only is 25.00. Im sure you could request the zebra print instead of just black.


https://www.etsy.com/listing/1096825...?ref=related-4

[dawn27]

Custom Party hats ;


https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittlePink...tion_leftnav_1


Can you tell I'm BORED !!

[GuinnessStout]

Hmm that is a cute hat!! The tutu I am actually already making and the bloomers are already made so I just need the shirt and hat really.

[JaxsMom]

Originally Posted by GuinnessStout

Yea I got the chance to play with my dream machine last night... It is heaven and sooo easy to use.. Sadly my bank account does not like the price tag right now

They definitely are fun though and I've seen some of the amazing projects my mom has done. Absolutely beautiful. She actually made a tote for my Mother in law with an embroidered Shih Tzu on it that looks just like her baby
Hope you get your dream machine soon, keep your eyes open on craigslist also! I've seen some nice machines on there for sale.




Wendy, JAX & Tiva

[Lil Sis]

I understand how you feel... but I will give another "opinion"

I have a hus embroidery machine. Mine is old... maybe 10 years? I remember when I first got "hooked" on the high end machines someone told me I would spend more money on my "sewing room" than one of my kids college education. They were close.

So... when I embroidery a dress or a quilt I can spend several HOURS on one block or dress. If I have to research a design, find or do the computer graphics of the design, work with the fonts .. then transfer to a disk to use with my machine (yes.. my machine is old enough to use disKs) hoop the fabric (using interfacing etc) stitch the design out can be 1 or more hours (my machine is temperamental enough that I have to watch closely)... then finish the project.

I have sold doggie quilts for around $100.00 (and made many as gifts for ge etc) I spend hours on the embroidery... more hours on fabric selection and a few mins on sewing the quilt together!! to be honest they are a labor of love because at $100.00 it is pennies per hours.

So... yes custom emborder is costly. If it is done right it is worth it. You get what you pay for I guess.

[Maximo]

Look for a local custom embroidery shop and compare prices. We have a few in our small town, so I would think they are common. You can avoid shipping charges.

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by Lil Sis

I understand how you feel... but I will give another "opinion"

I have a hus embroidery machine. Mine is old... maybe 10 years? I remember when I first got "hooked" on the high end machines someone told me I would spend more money on my "sewing room" than one of my kids college education. They were close.

So... when I embroidery a dress or a quilt I can spend several HOURS on one block or dress. If I have to research a design, find or do the computer graphics of the design, work with the fonts .. then transfer to a disk to use with my machine (yes.. my machine is old enough to use disKs) hoop the fabric (using interfacing etc) stitch the design out can be 1 or more hours (my machine is temperamental enough that I have to watch closely)... then finish the project.

I have sold doggie quilts for around $100.00 (and made many as gifts for ge etc) I spend hours on the embroidery... more hours on fabric selection and a few mins on sewing the quilt together!! to be honest they are a labor of love because at $100.00 it is pennies per hours.

So... yes custom emborder is costly. If it is done right it is worth it. You get what you pay for I guess.

I agree completely. Having the equipment to do quality custom work is costly. And using top quality threads, stabilizers and fabrics is expensive. Plus it costs a pretty penny to purchase designs that are licensed - and personally I wouldn't do illegal work any more than I'd buy a puppymill YorkIe. Nor would I ask someone to do copyrighted designs without proper authorization. With that said, I don't think $30.00 is outrageous. Maybe a bit on the high side, but not unreasonable.

[GuinnessStout]

Originally Posted by Lil Sis

I understand how you feel... but I will give another "opinion"

I have a hus embroidery machine. Mine is old... maybe 10 years? I remember when I first got "hooked" on the high end machines someone told me I would spend more money on my "sewing room" than one of my kids college education. They were close.

So... when I embroidery a dress or a quilt I can spend several HOURS on one block or dress. If I have to research a design, find or do the computer graphics of the design, work with the fonts .. then transfer to a disk to use with my machine (yes.. my machine is old enough to use disKs) hoop the fabric (using interfacing etc) stitch the design out can be 1 or more hours (my machine is temperamental enough that I have to watch closely)... then finish the project.

I have sold doggie quilts for around $100.00 (and made many as gifts for ge etc) I spend hours on the embroidery... more hours on fabric selection and a few mins on sewing the quilt together!! to be honest they are a labor of love because at $100.00 it is pennies per hours.

So... yes custom emborder is costly. If it is done right it is worth it. You get what you pay for I guess.

I see where you are coming from... This is the very reason I will NOT do silk floral arrangements.