The origins of StitchyVirgil
I once started studying to become a graphic designer and got a creative job at an advertising agency, but was never really able to follow my own creativity. After a number of other employers, I decided to choose my own path.
It was already clear what I wanted to do, embroider. How do you get into embroidery, I hear you ask?
In the summer of 2019 I wanted to buy a 3D printer to make fun things with it. Made the appointment at home, first went on holiday to Thailand and if you still want that after the holiday, then you order a machine.
When we arrived in Thailand we arrived at a large shopping mall, inside there were all kinds of shops and stalls with everything you can think of and also a lady with all kinds of shirts and caps AND an embroidery machine. In my right ear I hear; why not buy an embroidery machine?
Back in our hotel room we immediately looked for what is needed to embroider and what you can do with it. Marktplaats had a number of machines available and immediately made an offer on a machine.
My first embroidery machine
I immediately picked up my first machine in Lelystad the day after returning home. A Brother INNOV-IS 750E. It came with some thread, needles and software. When I got home, the old tea towels had to be used for practice, I had no idea what I was doing. After a lot of research and a lot of trying, the results got better and better. After completing a number of small assignments, I wanted to do more with this!
I looked a lot at which program I could best use to make my own designs to gain more control over the quality. Ultimately, I went for Wilcom after a trial period and have not regretted it for a moment.
Expansion
In January of 2021 I sold my first machine and bought a Brother PR620. What a difference that was! Larger embroidery range and 6 needles, so fewer changes of colors during embroidery.
From that moment on I started focusing on starting my own business and being fully involved in embroidery. I started taking STITCHYVIRGIL on August 2, 2021 and I still enjoy it every day!
More and more orders came in and 1 machine was no longer enough, in April 2022 I bought a second machine with 12 needles, a Happy HCS. What a pleasure to work with them!
From March of this year I took the step to rent an office space in the center of Raalte at molenhof 18/18b.
If you have a nice idea or would like to have something of your own embroidered, please send me a message and you are welcome to come by to discuss the possibilities.
What can you expect from me?
Various embroidered products. This ranges from a bib inspired by the birth announcement to an embroidered self-portrait, but company clothing or sportswear should also not be missing. I also offer the option to digitize images that can then be embroidered on any embroidery machine.
If you have a nice idea, please contact us through the possible channels!