Tips and Trick using the Smartstich embroidery machine.

[@edwardmcglothlin8099]

I just bought this machine due to your video. I work in an oil refinery and wasn’t sure if this is something I can do, but your video has given me the confidence to take a chance.

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

You will love it.

[@kennethfails3593]

Great video! Defiantly saving this for when we get ours. Only part I will have an issue with is the color selection since I have a hard time seeing them. Angie said she will do that part lol.

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Thanks 😊 😆 yes she will have to definitely help you on the colors.

[@massachusettsprepper]

Another excellent video with a lot of good information. I absolutely love my mighty hoops. And the hooping station is a game changer. Thanks for sharing.

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Thanks 😊

[@Samcraftcom]

Just the video I've been looking for as I research and learn more about getting into embroidery! :)

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

😃

[@Vividlaserworks]

I haven’t done any appliqués yet but I was thinking I’d try to use the uv to precut the shapes so I wouldn’t have to try and cut with scissors. Appreciate the video!

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

😆 great minds think alike. I was gonna cut it all out in the laser first.

[@leviteapparel]

😅 Dude, your thumbnail made me want to click instantly. GREAT video!!!!

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

😃 thanks

[@VIRTU_Anchor]

My 1201 came with the curved scissors. It also came with a bobbin spool machine. I haven't used that yet.

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Yes same.

[@VIRTU_Anchor]

@@laserengravingwithmatt is that cutaway or tear away stabilizer?

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Cut

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

The link is in the description

[@cableguy2006]

Love your videos. I just got mine delivered last week and have been having so much fun with it!!

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Congratulations 🎉 you will love it

[@gaiustacitus4242]

Good news! You're not going to have much competition because all of the commercial models are sold out. I'd thought about purchasing one of these machines to make patches for motorcycle jackets.

[@mzlildice]

I finally got the mighty hoops but im unsure how to add the 8x13 hoop option. can you share ur settings please

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

You can ask the support group and they will send the numbers to put in

[@mldown568]

Can't thank you enough for your help brother, love your content thanks for what you do!

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Thanks 😃

[@baw5198]

Matt have you looked at Ink stitch for digitizing software? It has a learning curve but it allows you to modify the stitch direction.

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Yes I have tried every free 30 day program and I got hatch.

[@Axeldub]

thanks for your tips on this embroidery machine big guy, been thinking about getting one

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

👍😃

[@Fabdelkader123]

I wish I saw this before using the machine 😢 Tension has been off and I have been messing with the knobs. Gonna try that three clicks down and restore the knob strength and see how it goes later. Do you use the table at all? Noticing you can't using if intending on using the hats.

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

I have not used the table yet. You are right it can’t be on when doing hats.

[@mom2nattan]

Matt i love your videos! Just got my machine last week. Love it so far. Where did you buy the different needle plate you showed? Thanks!

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

It comes with it. It is in the tool box.

[@andreadingmann6762]

What's the sewing field that you are buying for your mighty hoops?

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

I use the 5.5 and I haven’t needed to go over the 3.5 size yet

[@IsabelOrtega-p8e]

Where do you get your spools???

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

It’s linked in the description

[@IsabelOrtega-p8e]

@@laserengravingwithmatt thank you so much

[@esattemiz4523]

Hello Matt, When you use Transfer Tape on laser engravings, do you wash the wood in the sink afterwards? Or add varnish? Or nothing? When i´m washing the wood in the sink, I feel that much of the color disappears and the wood warps? And how do you handle the wood if you don't use Transfer Tape? (I make wood designs about 40x40cm in size, single layer)

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Oh no never put the wood in the sink. If I use transfer tape, I don’t need to wipe it down. I might have to sand an edge or two a little bit with a piece of sandpaper, but because of the transfer tape, it never has burn marks. Some projects I don’t do anything with it and I’ll leave it as is some I have to clearcoat and some I paint or varnish.

[@esattemiz4523]

Thanks alot! :) Just a last thing, do u know if i can use Self-adhesive PVC foil instead of Transfer Tape? (otherwise I will order some transfer tape)

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

NO never use PVC it will destroy your machine.

[@esattemiz4523]

@@laserengravingwithmatt thanks! :))

[@teoracer]

Awesome video as always Matt! Do you have a link to order your embroidery items? I would like to check out the quality of the Smartstich made hats before ordering the machine and going down another rabbit hole, lol.

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Thanks. I will put some hats in the Etsy shop linked below.

[@dian3145]

Morning, Matt! You mentioned that the embroidery is now 1/2 the business. From a business standpoint, how did you market that new segment? The ramp up seems to have been pretty swift. How has that changed your turn around on the laser side customers?

[@jeffferry9297]

Waiting for this answer lol

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Well 😄 nothing it is all by the word of mouth. Now that people are coming into the shop to pick their stuff up. They are seeing that machine working and I get more orders that way I have not put anything online whatsoever and it is steady busy. I told Sara we would need two more machines before we post anything online.

[@dian3145]

@@laserengravingwithmatt thanks for the update!

[@gaiustacitus4242]

@@laserengravingwithmatt Companies purchase lots of apparel with logos. There are businesses in NYC dedicated to just doing embroidery.

[@MorenabellasCraftyCasa]

Matt, where did you get the magnetic hoops?

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Through Smart stitch website

[@brendawootenporter]

great tips...thanks

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

😃

[@juan2617]

Could you do a breakdown of how much you have made so far and how much do you charge so people can understand that a good way of doing a price sheet thank you

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Yup that’s the plan

[@juan2617]

@@laserengravingwithmatt something that I did not say is that I have true palsy and I’m legally blind. I would like to speak to you to see if we could help me with my business.

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

There is a link to my Patreon below each video. You can sign up there when you get one hour with me.

[@FidelElvira]

Did you know you can use your laser for applique? It will save you lots of time 👌🏼🙏🏼🌟👍🏼

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Yup working on the video right now 😃

[@static-co]

Would you say the parts used in this machine are universal?

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

I don’t know if haven’t had to replace any

[@BarryKillian-jj2nh]

Good Evening! I've been looking at the Smart stitch for awhile now. Would you have the availability for a quick conversation?

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Send me a email

[@BarryKillian-jj2nh]

@@laserengravingwithmatt Good evening! Thank you for taking the time to educate me! I’ve been using lasers and cnc router (4 lasers and a onefinity router)for a few years now, and we are currently looking into embroidery as we get closer to retirement. My question concerns software and what is best for SmartStitch machines. Do you have someone digitize for you or do you use a program that creates the proper file type? We purchased a old used baby lock to learn on(mistake) and are eager to take the next step. Regards, Barry

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

@BarryKillian-jj2nh I use hatch for names and such but I have someone do most of my digitizing.

[@IsabelOrtega-p8e]

How big can you embroider with this machine?!

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

I think 24”. I need to measure it

[@IsabelOrtega-p8e]

@@laserengravingwithmatt ooh ok there's another video, the guy said 13x19 I was like that not what I saw!! That's why I ask!

[@kimdorval3474]

I noticed the digitizer is no longer listed. Is he no longer accepting new clients?

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

I’m in search of a new one and when I find one, I’ll put it in the description for you

[@willsmiths5409]

Any update?

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

I did find a new one. I’ll update everything this week.

[@willsmiths5409]

Any chance are you using Embrilliance stitch artist?

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

@willsmiths5409 nope

[@Billium42o]

Fellow Minnesotan here! I just purchased this machine and would love to shoot a couple questions your way if you whenever you are free if you are up for it! Your vid was helpful but I have a couple other issues. SKOL Vikes and appreciate any help here!

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

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