Amaya, Sequin Attachment Users

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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......

Comment by Gene Denny-Lybbert on October 25, 2009 at 9:06am

One more thing. Keep in mind that by default using the sequin attachment elminates about 2-3 inches of the hoop on the left and similar on the bottom. This is because of the actual sequin attachment, the hardware. Having said that, you will probably need larger hoops, or the largest hoops depending on what it is you are working on. We ended up buying the largest hoop with the larger arms which was close to $400, which allows for about 12" x 15" or sequin embroidery space.

Comment by Gene Denny-Lybbert on October 25, 2009 at 9:01am

Good Morning Connie,

You need a pancake compressor ($100 +/-), with a couple of other components ($25+/-), Melco will give you a good list. The compressor gets loud, so I first had it in the other room, but now have it outside in my tool shed with the air hose coming through the wall. It is sooo much better. As far as other expenses, I can't think of any, other than the first order of sequins, about $15 per spool. We use mostly silver, gold, speckled gold and speckled silver. Lastly, we use clear thread (fish line like) so we aren't constantly changing the thread color to match the sequins. Let me know how it goes!

Comment by Connie Fulton on October 19, 2009 at 8:36am

Hey I am getting closer and closer to being ably to plan on the sequin attatchment. When I do this, what other incidental expenses do I need to account for besides the initial purchase of the attatchment. When I upgraded to the XT, for example I did not include certain hoops and hooping devices that I needed into my plan. When I budget this time I want to really be ready to put it to use! Rodeo stuff and Tumbling/dance are popular in this area, I am hoping to find another way to make this business a GO.

Comment by Gene Denny-Lybbert on April 22, 2009 at 7:26pm

For us, the work we do is primarily Irish Dancewear, 99.999%. The more glitz the better. The sequin attachment seperates us from our competition, and it was a natural addition to our embroidered dresses. The sequins, through experience, should'nt be near high friction areas for a couple of reasons. 1) the kids don't like it because they can itch, 2) they can be sharp. I would keep that in mind if you address dance and gymnastics. As far as overlap, we tend to overlap the sequins between 75% - 80% to get better and more thorough coverage. We sometimes have an underlay of similar thread color incase a sequin comes off down the road, but be careful of too much height because of the sequin attachment foot. We've been extremely happy with the results and so have our customers.

Comment by Margaret and Alan Jannuzzi on April 22, 2009 at 6:39pm

Dear Connie,
I purchased the sequin attachment a year and half ago and have had so much fun. I started trying to make lettering work but that was a lot of work and I didn't like the results. Problem was getting the letters to keep the right shape and not overlap sequins. My trick it to take an item that has a fill in it. Say a ball, part or all of the ball should be have a fill. Change the fill to a very light fill the same color as the sequins. This will keep things flat. Then fill the area with sequins and it will stitch great. This works on tees and fleece. In doing it you have a nice tee to sell to parents that don't cost an arm and leg like the rhinestones tend to do.
Margaret

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