Amaya, Sequin Attachment Users

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Comment by Gene Denny-Lybbert on July 6, 2010 at 9:41am

Hello, I did end up putting the compressor in my shed and ran the air house throught the wall, it is great. I just have to remember to turn off the compressor at night. We ended up buying the largest hoop available, 20.7 x 16.8 and we are able to get around 15" x 12" of sequin stitching area. Alternatively, we have used the slim line hoops without limitation because the hoop is flat. We use fishline 100% of the time so far, but all our dresses have a back where the fishline is covered.

Comment by Connie Fulton on July 6, 2010 at 8:40am

Sorry I called it the wrong thing.....again. I have been doing that a lot lately--with different things. I know better, but confusion sets in!!! I need a vacation!

Somedays I still think I want to do this but my area is small and noise (even a little) is not manageable for now......

Comment by Maritha on July 5, 2010 at 1:34pm

You don't need a generator but you do need an aircompressor. (cost anywhere btween 50 and 100 dollar) Yes that one makes occasional some noise but is not that bad. I don't know what the price of the unit is right now. You do have to know that you loose the use of your 16th needle because that will only be usable for sequin if the unit is on it. Depending on your design you need at least your 11.8 x 14.2 and your 11.8 x17.3 inch hoops but if your design is real big you may need your 16.9 squire hoop. When careful you can use it with your cap frame. If it is worthwhile to get depends on your customers requests for sequin products.

Comment by Connie Fulton on July 3, 2010 at 4:49pm

Debbie, when I looked in to what it would take for the attatchment to make it run etc. I backed out for now. The price of the attatchment is not so bad, but they said I would need to invest in some bigger hoops, a generator to run the thing and to be prpared for the noise. In my home shop the best solution was going to be drilling a hole thru the wall and having the generator in the garage. Not for me.....

Comment by Debby Hampton on July 2, 2010 at 7:39pm

I have an inane question? I am looking at going into using my amaya for lace and sequince. I wanted to know what you all thought about it. Pros and cons of using the sequince. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I would like to get into the wedding field. Thanks in advance for any help

Comment by Maritha on February 12, 2010 at 1:01pm

Using fishline might be good if you are doing non wearable items but I noticed the fishline cut ends on the back may be irritating to the skin because it is not as soft as thread. Using the wrong color with the sequin may give quite a different effect and can be nice at times. (found out accidental experience). With multi color sequin of course fishline could be the best to use but I don't like using it.

Comment by Connie Fulton on October 26, 2009 at 6:19pm

These (compressor, larger hoops etc.) that I wish they would say you need when you start talking about getting the thing in the first place. Now, I am not sure whether I can fit everything in the area I have for it. My shop is in my home, and I still have an emc 10 sitting here (neeed to sell it for more room.) I still think that it could help increase sales as no one else around here offers the sequin stuff... Gotta think and plan some more!!!! Keep those suggestions and tips coming!!! THANKS!

Comment by Margaret and Alan Jannuzzi on October 26, 2009 at 11:54am

We order sequins from www.smcrystall.com. 800-800-9983. They have been in businesss since 1893. Good selection from flat sequins, flected that sparkle more and frosted for snow like effects. Nice people on phone. Fun stuff.
Margaret

Comment by Gene Denny-Lybbert on October 26, 2009 at 8:15am

A pancake compressor is a small compressor, small tank. Melco gave me a reference to Harbor Freight and I ordered it from them. http://www.harborfreight.com/ . Once there, type in pancake compressor as key words. You'll see 3-4 of them. The compressor is used to lift and lower the sequin attachment arm/foot. By the way, we love our sequin attachment, it gives us a competitive edge. It is totally worth it.

Comment by Connie Fulton on October 25, 2009 at 12:02pm

Thanks!(exactly the heads up advise I am looking for--add cost for new hoops, and a pancake? compressor with components?) Now, what exactly is a pancake compressor used for? I have not seen or heard anyone talk about this thing.
Maybe I am too much of a novice to concider this? Sorry just have been having a frustrating week in the shop--one of those where you are not happy with anything as it finishes......

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