How To Set Up Your New Embroidery Machine | Threading, Tension, Hooping & More Start To Finish!

In this video I'm with the best Ricoma Tech and we're showing you How To Set Up Your New Embroidery Machine. We'll be covering everything from threading, setting tension, hooping caps and flats and alot of other helpful tips and tricks. This Beginner friendly video will help you get started with any single or multi head Ricoma Machine. I just upgraded to the Brand new Marquee 2002 with 10S touch Screen Panel so we will demo on this machine.
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[@hooked_fish]

so much time fighting and adjusting the tensions, and Bob simplifies everything with all the even buttons, the thread does not pass through the foot holder, the thread only passes through the bobbin pigtail once, if this teacher who has so much experience in the industry It has changed a lot of things I did wrong with my machine, best video ever!

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

So glad you enjoyed it.

[@anaprado5042]

Congratulations Katrina on your new machines and also on getting the best help with Rob, he is the best! (I am so happy to see two of my favorite people :)

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

Thank you. Oh you know Robert? He’s great.

[@franciscosantana3476]

Katrina, as always, this was fantastic content. The video is full of valuable insights. It's wonderful to have someone with his level of experience provide such hands-on knowledge. Best of all, you were generous enough to share this experience with us. Much love and respect.

[@elizabethrondini2634]

My husband and I just got the Ricoma 1501 and well there is a lot to learn. Thank you Katrina for these videos! We learned so much Robert! What great information!

[@stephaniesmith7319]

Thank you so much for these videos. I have not used my MT1501 in over 8 months because of the constant thread breaks and tension issues. I so appreciate the tech taking time out to explain everything. He needs a KZbin channel 😜.

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

I told him he does. He is so busy he said.

[@deborahpegram8385]

I'm glad he's doing all the good and easy way. Love it ❤❤❤

[@leviteapparel]

This was amazing and congratulations. Looking forward to seeing you on tiktok Growing that biz.🎉🎉🎉

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@ms.c3977]

Congratulations. I can't wait to see what you create with your new machine.

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

Already started. So much to come. Stay tuned. 🙏🏽

[@ms.c3977]

@@katrinasgracefulcreations3711 I definitely will ❤️

[@robertosilva8390]

I love your energy!!

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

Thank you

[@1Heimat]

Wonderful video. Thank you so much. I love how he explained things. Can't wait to see more tips and tricks.

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

Dropping tomorrow for part 2

[@KaylaKrische]

OOOOHHHHHHHHHH KATRINA!!!! Congrats on your new machine my friend!

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

Thank you so much

[@jacquelinedvaughnvaughn6249]

Katrina this video was very healthful to me. I received my machines last Monday, I got the Marquee 2003 and the SWF 1501-8S. Inside the Marquee 2003 my thread was not in a brown box but just in the thread box itself and half of the thread was crush; I can not use it, and the medal things that he said keep the heads from moving in shipment my two medal bars where laying on the floor in the box of the Marquee 2003, I did not get the welcome package, I called Ricoma and they said "oh they dont do those anymore" the Marquees is the newest machines, so why wouldn't they do it. Anyhow I love my new machines and still waiting to do my training.

[@sbzr5323]

Thank you and congrats

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@katrinagordon1203]

Thanks!

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

Thank you

[@shoponeighteeen]

Does the same thing apply with the tension on the MT1501? I'm always messing with my tension knobs 😅 This was a great video. Cant wait for p2

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

Yes we did the same thing to my MT 1501

[@norahhaness3591]

Thank you! So much good information.

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

You’re very welcome

[@errolsmith5634]

He mentioned thread breaks have to do with the digitized file or incorrect tension; however, the thread most times gets stuck under the top tension plates despite having good tension. I wish you had asked him the purpose of the top tension as opposed to the lower tensions.

[@JohnMMurray-bl2ut]

Hello. I hope this message finds you well. I'm eager to make friends from different places and countries. Which state are you in if I may ask??

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

I will see him again at Deco Summit in August I will ask him

[@errolsmith5634]

@@katrinasgracefulcreations3711 Respect. Looking forward

[@HeartHustlePrinting]

@@katrinasgracefulcreations3711 Let me jump on here before Deco Summit really quick. Both or all three tensions knobs have to work together to get the perfect stitch. Top tensions is your minor adjustment while bottom tension is your major tension, top 40%/ bottom 60%. If you have 3 knobs like we do with the new machine. Top 20% Middle 20% again bottom 60%. Hope this helps. I have a video on tension. If Katrin wants to share here she can. Hope this help... #KEEP PRESSIN!!

[@karen4ujamaa59]

Thanks for sharing the expert with us. I learned some helpful tips. QUESTION: I have a new 2001 Marquee and I want to get the thumbnails he talked about. I see some on Amazon but I'm not sure what size to get. Can you share that info or provide a link please?

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

here is the link...it's also in the description boxamzn.to/3U4O02E

[@jessiegibson9023]

Congratulations thanks ❤

[@sharonbonner6687]

Katrina's you have step it up Lady.

[@Me-MyArmy]

Love this! I ordered the thumb screws but the linked size are too large. Do you know which thread size we should order?

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

Yeah I have to find the right size. They were too big for me as well. Sorry

[@Me-MyArmy]

@@katrinasgracefulcreations3711no worries at all. Ricoma gave me the deets, I posted a new comment for us MT-1501 users 😊

[@hooked_fish]

One question, is the bobbin thread better with the magnet or the regular one?

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

Hoop? That doesn’t matter

[@bro_got_it_5Lb]

congrats on the upgrade #RicomaGng

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

Thank you

[@arenee617]

Congrats on your new machine and leveling up in your business. I have been watching your channel for a while and your growth is amazing. Question about the thumb screws. Are the ones that you linked in the video universal for any Ricoma. I am ashamed to say say that I purchased an EM 1010 months ago and I haven’t even turned it on. I’ve had a lot going on since I purchased it. I was finally able to schedule my trading for next week. Wish me luck.

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

Congrats on your new machine. Let me double check and get back to you. I don’t want you to purchase the wrong ones even though you can return them. I will get back to you.

[@arenee617]

Thanks

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

@@arenee617 Here is the link...its also in the description box. amzn.to/3U4O02E. Hope that helps

[@KWANTlZE]

if money wasnt and issue . what machine would you start with Embroidery or dtf or sub and why ? thanks

[@KWANTlZE]

dope congrats

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@debbiegallimore4210]

Can you run 2 different designs at the same time. I am very interested in this machine.

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

No you can’t it does the exact same design always

[@medamine6024]

Hi Thank you for the video Please i want to ask you is there is a different in the embroidery quality between the mt1501 10s and the 2001 10s ? Thank you

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

No embroidery is the same no matter the machine. It’s all about your digitizing. My machine is a 2 head, it’s faster and just has the touch screen machine

[@medamine6024]

Thank you 🙏

[@crumbocrumbo887]

Miss Katrina, have you been listening to the guy from T Shirt Side Hustle on the Art of Hustle Podcast indicating that DTF and DTG powder is causing cancer amongst other materials for screen printing?

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

A few people are talking about it. And I did an entire Live with Allan talking about it the other day. As long as you are staying safe you will be fine. Check out my last live. We talked about it.

[@creationsbyashanti]

Congrats. Did you change your other machine tension ?

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

Yes I think I cut that part because the video was too long

[@sperez00478329]

Do you set the tension knobs the same on the MT 1501?

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

Yes....same process...I didn't want to make the video too long.

[@jacquelinedvaughnvaughn6249]

I also bought that same stool yesterday and Harvey Freight and it cost me $34.00 dollars.

[@cottageelegance]

Congratulations on your machine. Will you please tell me the maderia number for that beautiful hot pink thread you have on your 20 needle? Thank you.

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

Sure give me a second I’m not at my machine. But have a number of pinks. Are you referring to the small spool on top?

[@ellajrogers]

I have the 15 needle too. I did the training but I havent really practiced with it. Its just collecting dust.

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

You have to get up and practice and learn the machine. Everyday that is money you could be making

[@ellajrogers]

@@katrinasgracefulcreations3711 I understand. You are absolutely correct. I lost my daughter to breast cancer a few months ago and its hard for me to get motivated. She actually helped me thread it for the first time. Thanks for your response. I know it's not easy to respond to everyone.

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

@@ellajrogers I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. When the time is right you can start a business or create things in her memory in honor or breast cancer. Sending hugs your way

[@gueverrahustle]

Hi Katrina, can your technician assist with a Main Motor Overtime issue?

[@jo-anndunn515]

Is there an automatic needle threader? Thankfully you don't have to rethread the whole machine at once frequently

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

I haven't heard of anything that is going to thread the machine for you. You have to do it.

[@jo-anndunn515]

@@katrinasgracefulcreations3711 not the machine just the needles

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

@@jo-anndunn515 oh yeah I have heard of one...I think I seen Angela using one on her Melco Machine. Not really sure how they work though

[@Nick-do5ki]

Amazing Video But im mad at Robert He never hits my line lol

[@claudettelewis-fluker1763]

My screen is black

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

You should call customer service. I never had a black screen

[@jacquelinedvaughnvaughn6249]

I Paid cash for my machines. I think they treat people who pay cash different than if you finance your machine, just my opinion from my experience.

[@richardlfd135]

Typical Ricoma leaving long tails.

[@tdhmonte]

The brand new Chinese junk machine!

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

Oh someone is a hater. Lol

[@Ivyjo63]

I have a 1501 and I’m so frustrated because I can’t work the machine! So I’m still trying to figure out how it runs. Definitely a novice…🥹

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

How long have you had the machine? Have you done all your online training? Make sure you are following Ricoma’s KZbin channel they have plenty tutorials as well.

[@Ivyjo63]

I’ve had the machine almost a year. I’ve done the tutorials but it’s not clicking. This tutorial helped me more than the training videos. I’m a retired teacher, go figure. I’m such a visual learner. 😢.

[@katrinasgracefulcreations3711]

@@Ivyjo63 most people are. That’s why I made this video.