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From: BaxterQC
Date: 07-12-2006, 08:31 AM (1 of 10)
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Hi Everyone! I'm a new User here and I must say...excellent community! I'm still in the process of taking everything in - but I had a question to asked the experienced members of this board. I'm currently working on a project and I have located a place to purchase patterns/raw materials and finishing processes for the garments...however, I have been unable to locate anyone with the capabilities I need to actually assemble the Garments themselves. The items I'm looking to make require the following machines: a serger, a single needle, a coverstitcher, and a bar tacker to reinforce stress joints. Also, here is a run down of the process to make the garments I want to make...a lot of it is greek to me - but the users here will probably be able to decipher it: 190 SPD000 $0.00 0 88 Spread 200 CUT013 $0.00 0 88 Cut 210 BND000 $0.00 0 88 Bundle 220 PRE000 $0.00 0 55 Pre Assemble 240 LBL149 $0.11 0.909 SN Set HDWD/MN Lblw/Size BtmLtFt 260 NAB200 $0.08 0.694 3T Mk RK Nk(1Sm)& Armhole Trim 270 571031 $0.17 1.483 3T Sho Seam & Ss w/C.T. 280 SSS708 $0.11 0.926 CS Sideseams 290 RNK209 $0.51 4.397 3T Set Rnd Nk & Arm Trm 300 FSI738 $0.22 1.851 CH Hem Side Slits 310 NAB730 $0.16 1.406 CS R-Nk & Armholes 320 BTM712 $0.11 0.969 CH Hem Btm w/Slits 330 SSS950 $0.09 0.737 BT Btm at Side Slit (4) I would also be interested if anyone has any access to athletic fabrics and trims. As I've stated, I have a place I can get these items from now - but my window of opportunity for purchasing them is a limited. If anyone has any ideas or knows of anyone that might be willing to help - it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! BaxterQC |
User: BaxterQC
Member since: 07-11-2006 Total posts: 4 |
From: pucktricks
Date: 07-12-2006, 10:16 AM (2 of 10)
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I'll have to admit that going through that list was slightly confusing to me too. What are you making? Maybe that will help me sort it out. Ticia |
User: pucktricks
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 570 
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From: paroper
Date: 07-12-2006, 10:28 AM (3 of 10)
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As for machines you might talk to Tom Land. He may be able to direct you to the types of machines that would be best for your business (along with brands). I know that he sells Singer and Tacsew. I'm surprised that you don't need a blindstitcher. I guess you are hemming with the coverstitch? You'll want to go commercial (and a reliable brand). When you are running a business on only a few machines you can't afford down time. Allbrands has several types of industrial machines...even to machines for sewing specialty things shoes. I don't know anything about reliability or anything with the company so this is not a recommendation as much as it is a source for pricing, etc. THey also have bar tackers and the like. http://www.allbrands.com/products/abc0278.html pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: BaxterQC
Date: 07-12-2006, 01:17 PM (4 of 10)
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Thanks for the responses so far! The garments will be athletic uniforms. I'm actually hoping to outsource the project and pay someone to construct the garments for me. I will provide the materials/patterns etc. Also - I won't be selling the garments once they have been made. I hope that helps to clarify things. BaxterQC |
User: BaxterQC
Member since: 07-11-2006 Total posts: 4 |
From: MotherInLaw
Date: 07-13-2006, 12:41 AM (5 of 10)
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Allbrands has several types of industrial machines...even to machines for sewing specialty things shoes. I don't know anything about reliability or anything with the company so this is not a recommendation as much as it is a source for pricing, etc. THey also have bar tackers and the like. http://www.allbrands.com/products/abc0278.html I bought my machines from AllBrands and they are really helpful. Of course I'm only about an hour from the three stores they have in SE Louisiana so I have that advantage. John Doulton (sp?) is the owner and he is very helpful along with his people working for him. They have a phone # on their website so you can call them and talk with some in person. I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118 
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From: BaxterQC
Date: 07-13-2006, 09:14 AM (6 of 10)
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Thanks for all of the help. Does anyone know of an individual/business that might be willing to take on the job of constructing the garments for me for a little supplemental income? I suppose I could purchase the machines and attempt to learn/do it myself - however, I would prefer that someone with a skilled hand/exemplary reputation take it on instead. I'm really enjoying learning more about everything! BaxterQC |
User: BaxterQC
Member since: 07-11-2006 Total posts: 4 |
From: paroper
Date: 07-13-2006, 10:20 AM (7 of 10)
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In my small town there was a shop that did that type of business. Last year they closed shop because of health and because someone wanted to lease their building. If a town that small (about 3000?) there have to be others out there. You just need to ask around. On the other hand, depending upon the type of construction you wish, you may be able to find a cottage professional to do your work. When I was in business I would average 20-25 outfits a week during my busy period between mid-July and Oct 31. During that time I would do between 250-300 cheer, choir, pom, color guard, (a few Halloween costumes thrown in ), and various other uniforms for school. I only had two good sergers that afforded many type of stitching and a reliable home sewing machine (I've since added a coverstitch machine). If this type of construction would work for you, you might be able to widen your scope to local seamstresses. If you act quickly you could probably book one before her regulars hit. Once you are in the "season" the bookings fill quickly and although she may be able to construct 2-3 of garments in one day (measurments on a different day), he/she will still need the space to "fit" your job into the schedule. Around here there is a huge mult-city choir concert on Nov 2. That is the end of band season, nearing the end of football season, and officially ends the "school rush" for the seamstresses here. If you are not intending to sell or continue in this type of endeavor you'll find that the price of investment in your equipment will probably not be paid back by what you saved. Things like bar tack equipment are expensive. When I started my business I didn't spare much. I ended up with about $18000 in computer equipment (machines hooked to a computer back then even), cutting equipment, sewing tables, machines, etc. I did purchase two machines and a serger...I also went back in about 6 months and purchased a second serger. I also didn't spare much in "comfort" items....sewing notions that would make my job easier including feet. I was able to write off everything over the course of the next 5 years and it helped offset my income (so in essence, I got it back in tax relief) but I also was working with a business. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: BaxterQC
Date: 07-13-2006, 10:23 PM (8 of 10)
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Paroper - Thanks so much! There were some great insights and advice in there. I'm definitely thinking for what I'm looking for and my commitment to my job - it would be best for me to find a skilled person to make them for me. I know that sometimes communities such as this will have connections or may know someone that would take on a smaller scale yet - repeating business type project - so I figured I would propose it. I've got 2 other solid individuals in my group and I would like to take on another 2. Which would mean 5 participents total. Probably looking to have 15-25 garments made per month - If I were able to find another 2 interested parties possibly 35-40. Mdiddy. |
User: BaxterQC
Member since: 07-11-2006 Total posts: 4 |
From: paroper
Date: 07-13-2006, 10:49 PM (9 of 10)
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I think I have a vague idea what you want and I think that you'll be able to find support. As I said you may find that a home sewing professional may be exactly what you want. Many of the "better" professionals are linked so that they refer between small groups when there is overflow. It is just a matter of the type of construction that you are wanting and what equipment they have on hand. I wish you luck in your venture.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Sewhappie
Date: 07-18-2006, 11:00 AM (10 of 10)
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(QUOTE) 190 SPD000 $0.00 0 88 Spread 200 CUT013 $0.00 0 88 Cut 210 BND000 $0.00 0 88 Bundle 220 PRE000 $0.00 0 55 Pre Assemble (330 SSS950 ) - ( $0.09) - (0.737)- (BT Btm at Side Slit (4) ) This looks to me to be Industrial Tagging for product constructions from start to finish. It's to make sure you are matching the right products, the cost per Piece with finished discription of said piece. This is used to figure out how many pieces you can do within a set amount of time, what you pay per piece ( though many places are doing away with piece work products and going to hourly). It's been so long since I have done Industrial Garment Construction that I'm a bit rusty. Hope this helped. |
User: Sewhappie
Member since: 10-27-2001 Total posts: 1427 |
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