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July - 2008

COVER STORY:

Stitches Machine Review

This year, the top embroidery machine manufacturers have introduced new equipment and upgraded existing models. Here are reviews of seven hot machines.

FEATURES

Make Money With a Direct-to-Apparel Printer

Industry suppliers and veteran decorators have adopted this hot technology – and share how they’re turning it into a money-making machine.

Up and Running

Whether you’re launching a home-based business or thinking of venturing into a retail space, here’s what you need to know.

Stitches Challenge Winners

We challenged Stitches readers to submit their most innovative and original spring- or Easter-themed and July 4 designs.

Business Spotlight: Balancing Act

Even with a great location inside a bowling alley, Art and Sheryl Gill think they can earn even more by opening up a second shop. Can two overworked embroiderers handle the extra jump in volume?

FIRST THINGS FIRST

From the Editor's Desk: On the Other Side

My colleague, Uniforms’ Editor Jay Gordon, asked me to model a Chick-fil-A manager’s uniform for his magazine – and I readily agreed. The day of the shoot, I came to work wearing flowered satin pumps, with 4-inch heels. The look of dismay on Jay’s face when he saw my shoes hit home with me that I hadn’t worn a uniform in quite a long time.