Hat Embroidery Tutorial - Start To Finish

in this video i walk you thru my whole embroidery process. How to load your artwork into the machine, how to set up your machine for stitching on a hat, how to hoop your hat, how to do 3D puff embroidery, how to clean your hat and get ready for retail. I also show all the supplies i use from thread, foam, blank hats and needles.
Ricoma Embroidery Machines
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Supplies I show and talked about:
3mm Craft Foam
SuperB Poly 40 Thread
80/12 Titanium Needles
Otto Cap 6 Panel Structured Snapbacks
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[@lcbrant]

Great video. So kind to not gate keep the supplies. 🎉😊

[@screenprintermike]

Knowledge is power and now we all have more!

[@ioanaberry2427]

Great video. I guess no more struggle to add the stabilizer in. Looks like it is working without stabilizer.

[@marshallmndlovu5069]

I am inspired greatly, thank you Big Brandoh 👌👍👊

[@darylvoorhees2629]

Excellent video. You really did show us everything. It was more than I expected . Thanks for the information.

[@ZsoCreative1NJ]

Always on time Brandoh! I’ve been struggling with hats but I’m determined to get better before the end of summer. Thanks for a great tutorial 🙏🏾💜

[@jonathanr7520]

The goat always giving game

[@ShannonBonner-zr4wg]

Thank you excellent video, one of the best embroidery videos that I’ve seen, I like the fact that you show everything from start to finish and share your products

[@nicolegutierrez5821]

Thank you for this video you made it look like a breeze my ricoma embriodery machine has been sitting there for like 3 months and you made me feel more confident to try again.

[@versatile3169]

Thank you. Just found out about puff. Cool

[@mschivuzprintz]

Been waiting for another tutorial like this from you Big Brandoh💪🏾🔥💪🏾🔥💪🏾🔥FYI I have the em-1010

[@BigBrandoh]

yessir! im thinkin bout pickin up a em1010 myself. dope light weight machine.

[@ritchiec6317]

AWESOME!!!!!

[@mendezgraphics7010]

Thanks again for the lesson! I appreciate you bro

[@BigBrandoh]

yoooo jerry. i appreciate you brotha!

[@Vicidious1]

Thank you!

[@danielpapp4080]

Cool..thanks for the info video

[@calydriver89]

Great great video

[@2ffashion38]

🔥 vid as always, but do you got any recommendations on blank mesh shorts brands?

[@jairomartinez6768]

Hello sir. Are the needles ball point or sharp? Thanks for all the videos you are great.

[@rightfullyoursclothing1040]

i cant even front, young chris murdered his verse , dam 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dominiquewoods4324]

Great video, what do you mean by its a structure hat so you don't use stabalizer?

[@TheJarheadEntrepreneur]

EXACTLY what I needed brother..I'm getting ready to FINALLY get my training knocked out for my MT-1501. Question I have is when you send it to a digitizer do you need to tell them it will be 3-D Puff? Appreciate the knowledge..Keep Crushing It!! Stay HUMBLE, Stay HUNGRY, Stay FOCUSED...~The Jarhead Entrepreneur

[@BigBrandoh]

yes. tell your digitizer what you plan on stitching on (hat, shirt, bag etc) also tell'em what kind of hat (5 panel, 6 panel, structured etc) and tell them you want 3D Puff embroidery.

[@TheJarheadEntrepreneur]

@@BigBrandoh Appreciate it Brother!!

[@fishing0102]

What kind of stabilizer do you use to embroider?

[@emielfuller4851]

Could you share with us the most reliable heat transfer vinyl you currently use and the cut settings for it with the cameo?

[@BigBrandoh]

check the econo link in the description. i cut all htv on my cameo using the "heat transfer smooth" preset

[@Iandave-ce7ku]

Hello I'm a beginner zero background with embroidery.Whats the easiest machine should I start.Thanks

[@BigBrandoh]

i was a beginner with zero experience also. this machine wasnt hard to learn. the training that Ricoma gives you is easy and straight forward. the training is meant to get you up and running.

[@crazy_creatures2129]

Awesome work. When did you start doing hats. Also is the start up costs for hats worth it even for limited runs?

[@BigBrandoh]

ive only been doing my own hats for like 2 years. i used to outsource it before. having a single head machine is the best for limited runs. alot of my money comes from doing small runs because most big shops with bigger machines have high minimums. so i can charge higher premium for doing less hats.,

[@sirlayo]

Looking to buy 2 ricoma machines as a new investment plan. I would like to know where to start after buying 2 machines.

[@jorgevalle4163]

I have the em 1010. When I stitch a hat it hits the bill. How can I prevent the bill from hitting the machine? When the bill hits it. It move the hat and the stitching moves.

[@mryorkielover]

Do you have the software to digitize your own designs? Or do you send it out? Thanks for the video

[@BigBrandoh]

yes i have chroma digitizing software but i havent mastered it yet. its easier for me to send my digitizing out

[@mryorkielover]

Will those same needles and thread work for non stuctured hats? Thanks for answering questions.

[@BigBrandoh]

yes.

[@mryorkielover]

@@BigBrandoh Thanks brother for taking the time and teaching us all. I have my Ricoma 20 needle I am learning to use with the Chromaluxe software

[@MrSamisue27]

Hello! Do find that the 80/12 needles work better than the 75/11 needles, and why? Is it worth my time to try and get these structured hats to run with 75/11 or am I just gonna keep wasting needles? Appreciate you!

[@Averyhess721]

I've had massive problems with my hat embroidery recently. I've been using Decky hats style 6020 with 90\14 needles. I've broken 5 needles on 2 hats in the exact same part of the design as it crosses the seam. Any advice? Also really wondering how common are needle breaks especially on structured hats?

[@NerkNC]

Brando have u had a lot of trouble with this machine I’m looking to get one soon

[@MsRayMichele]

We have been trying to do hats but the needle always breaks at a certain point once the hoop turns a certain way! Have you had this type of issue before?

[@jonalyncolon612]

what is your parameter for cap?

[@robjones4316]

Sup .. from upstate NY !!!

[@BigBrandoh]

NY checkin in! whats happnin. thanks for watchin

[@robjones4316]

@@BigBrandoh luv the show frfr….. I have a Melco Bravo 16 needle… lot of y’all got the racoma ….

[@christopherdiaz2003]

Whats the process on actually making the file? Is there a certin software you use?

[@BigBrandoh]

yea you need a digitizing software. you can use chroma lux (thats the one i got with my Ricoma) or you can just outsource the digitizing. just google "digitizing services" a bunch of sites will pop up for you to use

[@muratAlx]

👍🏼thank u brotha , are you hiring ? :) sf local ?

[@4REALLLC252]

How would someone go about ordering them from you if they want custom hats for their business?

[@BigBrandoh]

thanks for reaching out but im not taking in any new clients at the moment. i got a full plate. i do recommend going with a local embroidery shop to you. so you can check proof samples in person. so that way you know whats going on

[@4REALLLC252]

@@BigBrandoh oh okay. Thank you

[@maleko321]

Would you mind sharing your digitizer?

[@BigBrandoh]

i google all my digitizers. google search "digitizing services" and every company on the first page i use. all competitively priced. depends on design, complexity and needs. so all designs are different. for this simple one i got quotes from the first 2 on google.

[@maleko321]

@@BigBrandoh you are the man! Thank you so much for everything! I have been following you for sometime now and you have helped me so much begin the journey I am on! Mad love for ya brotha!

[@tonetone7693]

How much does that Ricoma embroidery machine cost?

[@mryorkielover]

Around $15-$17 Grand

[@tonetone7693]

@@mryorkielover That’s a pretty penny. Appreciate it though.

[@mryorkielover]

@@tonetone7693 True but it takes money to make money

[@BigBrandoh]

about $15k. depends if you finance or buy it cash. also depends on what you qualify for if you finance. i will tell you this, i got my machine i think 2 years ago in june/july and the amount of work that came in once i got it, i was able to pay the machine off before the year was over. less than 6 months. i have a pricing break down on my channel to help understand better. but if you have never out sourced embroidery work, i recommend start there. just to make sure you have clients who are interested in this service before you buy a machine.

[@tonetone7693]

@@mryorkielover I feel that. Can’t disagree with you on that one.

[@ianpolley4128]

I need some hats made brother can you hook me up😭

[@SeanLewisMedia]

Hey man! I want to get some hats made for my Channel/ Side Business. Are you taking orders? I like the Yupoong Classic, and Just want some simple text "Sean Lewis Media"... Sean Lewis(TopLine) Media(bottom line). If your not taking orders what should I expect as a price point per hat from a shop? Thanks in advance man, great video explaining everything!