1. Embroidery Business Guide
   
   
2. Embroidery Designs - To digitise yourself or Outsource
   
   
3. Where to operate from
   
   
4. Choosing an embroidery machine type
   
   
5. Optimising work time
   
   
6. Machinery components
   
   
7. What to embroider
   
   
8. Marketing your own goods
   
   
9. In conclusion
   
   

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Embroidery Business Guide

Thinking of starting up an embroidery business

Embroidery is a popular hobby all over the world, so it’s no surprise that many people think of turning their much-loved needlecraft into a business. For most people this seems like just a dream, but with the right advice, the right machinery, and proper training, anyone can start an embroidery business.

Embroidery can be a very profitable business to get in to, especially when you plan to embroider and sell clothing direct to the public. In addition, it’s not only individuals that you can target for sales. Many local businesses have seen the sense in putting their staff in embroidered clothing; a company logo on a staff member’s polo shirt is an excellent way of advertising, raises staff morale, and gives a workforce a sense of togetherness. Clubs, groups, schools, restaurants all need embroidered products.

As with any business, starting in the embroidery business will involve some initial outlay. The main cost of your embroidery business, when starting, will be an embroidery machine and digitising software if you want to be able to produce the logo designs yourself. Other factors need to be considered before deciding on your choice of machine.