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Hello, friends~ Welcome to my first and only channel where you will find raw footage of me running a clothing brand in my small apartment with my furry manager Skippie boi. Today, I’m going to show you everything that I do to prepare for my April shop update.
Join me as I document the ups and downs of running my small business from home. I hope you find the courage to love yourself and pursue your passion through these vlogs.
Sending you lots of love,
Kayla from Overthinker Apparel
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At OVERTHINKER APPAREL, we aim to spread love and positivity through our products. Our cute embroidered sweatshirts and cozy hand-tufted rugs are designed to bring joy to your life. As a POC-owned and operated small business, our mom-and-daughter team creates each piece with love from our home studio in the US. Our unique designs, created by small independent artists, serve as reminders to be brave and embrace your authentic self. Our products are the perfect gifts to treat yourself or show love to a loved one. We currently ship to the US, Canada, UK, and Australia with free shipping on orders over $100 for US customers. Let us brighten up your day.
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Thank you all so much for your support and love on my small biz! I'm currently working on a new vlog which should be done very soon. And a quick announcement: my next shop update will be on July 17th (this coming Sunday) at noon PST. Follow my instagram for more details and real time updates. -Kayla
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Hi. Where did you buy your machines Ms Kyla? I want to start a business like that too.
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Hey am Andrew and would love to know the type of embroidery machine your using and it's cost for am very much interesting in doing such a business in my home country.And I hope to here from you soon. thank you
Where did you get the transparency printouts from? Or did you do them yourself?
My daughter is 10 yrs old and she’s been asking me begging me that she wants to start a business like this! Since we followed you she won’t stop watching your videos she wishes one day to be like you!! Your awesome any tips for my girl her name is Isabella!!!
I wish my parents were as supportive as you seem to be :(
@@Aurora-777 now days you have to be so your kids go in a good direction and keep themselves focus with all this negativity around them! Definitely help and push them the right way!!
@@Aurora-777 Hello Moonlight Beauty, greetings from beautifully Greece 🇬🇷!!! It 's really to dab for someone not having his parents support... BUT... Don't forget God told us that He is for every and each one of us, our Father in Heaven that will never disappointe us... 💐🌺🌹🌸🙂🤗🙏
I have a granddaughter, Isabella ! She is 11. From babyhood she watched her uncle use a big, four station, screen printing press and her mother using a Cricut machine, to make T-shirts. I am the main sewer in the group. Cricut machines, screen printing machines, printing screens and the heat presses are EXPENSIVE. Uncle recently sold his big, used printing press for $8,000 ! ! Foil sheets for Cricut are pricey, there can be alot of waste in materials if you don't plan ahead. Making screens is tedious, needs practice and uses chemicals. Sewing and serging machines are expensive, fabrics are getting expensive. At 10, your daughter probably doesn't have much/enough, experience with any of these crafts. In a business setting, YOU would be doing a lot of the work, because she is a child. But your daughter, and you, can learn and practice now, with a little effort and small investment in equipment. Our library has a "Maker Room". There is a sewing machine and cutting mats, cutters, a die cutting machine, with dies, a Cricut machine, (no heat press), button maker, mannequin, photo set up and green screen. There is an instructor but not expert. Machines have instruction manuals. Sometimes there are classes - for a fee. A community art center also offers classes in many diverse subjects. College/university may offer classes for children. Get an overview of different, saleable, arts/crafts, choose something you are interested in. Then find used equipment, like her sewing machine, or learn how to make your own stencils or screens. We are using loose screens, stencils and airbrushing now. Go to thrift stores, on "dollar day" for fabrics to practice on. Get dyes, inks, stamps, stencils at art/craft store sale, closeout section. Practice your craft with the inexpensive supplies. Some of those may even be sellable. Find a compatable consignment shop for test sales. Most important - learn business practices, account keeping and any licensing requirements in your city. Keep business finances seperate from your household account. Our 11 year old only makes jewelry for herself, clothes, quilts, for her own doll and films mini-movies in their "room" that an uncle built. Production manufacturing is too boring. BUT - she is VERY good at picking out fabrics and designs that we use to make things for sale and "staging" photos for the shop.
@@paulinelarson465 thank you for taking time to explain everything that goes into it. We really appreciate you 🤝
here's my comment, I love that you spend time to make timestamp,, you won't believe it, how much viewer love it when you do this,, and also I like that the video is not too long neither too short,, perfect less than 10 minutes,, all the best with your KZhead journey 😘💗💗
😭😭💖thank you so much for being the first to comment!! I appreciate your feedback Yasmin💖💖💖
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Good Day @@overthinker_apparel I enjoy watching your videos with no dull moments. I admired your creativity, diligence and productiveness despite your full-time job you didn't waste time, instead you turned your hobbies into a business. Anyway, may I ask the following if you don't mind: 1.) What brand and unit of embroidery machine do you use? 2.) What are the features of that embroidery machine? 3.) How much does it cost? 4.) Where did you buy the embroidery machine? _Looking forward to your keen response. Thanks in advance and Godbless from your new subscriber in the Philippines.
@overthinker_apparel do you off3r a class or a detailed video where I can learn how to do this?
I just loved how you showed the hardwork and efforts you put to make your business grow you definitely put a smile on my face and motivated me be more determined for my own growth as I am thinking to start a brand thanks a lot stranger all the good wishes to you keep growing
Now THIS is advertising and promoting a business love that youtube brought me to this video, everything looks so amazing and cute💕💕💕
i like the way you organize everything, really so good.
I appreciate that!
@@overthinker_apparel thanks for this video even though I don't have a embroidery machine as yet but will definitely subscribe
@@overthinker_apparel what kinds of things do you make anyway besides custom made t shirts
@@overthinker_apparel❤❤I really appreciate you dear me too want to start a business... I wish I could learn these skills from you
Your puppy is sooooo precious 🥰. He definitely stole the spotlight this time around! Can’t wait to see more videos!
I absolutely love your business and these videos! One thing I would love to see is eco friendly packaging! It would be an extra plus to everything. Wishing you more growth, success, and happiness!
OMG, you are so brave! You cannot imagine the inspiration you have given me to break free and do what I love! You are so talented and simply amazing, really changing people's lifes, thank you!
This was amazing to see, your product look so good and high quality. Your work for detail surely makes it that way!
I’ve been really want to start my art business journey and this video just inspires me to do just that. Thank you so much! I love your videos!!! 🤎
Thanks for sharing this! As a small business lawyer, I love seeing the different ways entrepreneurs occupy their days.
this feels so refreshing and relaxing in a way. love all the designs
As someone who doesn't own an apparel brand and isn't looking to start one, this video was just so calming I still sat and watched the whole thing lol Your pieces are absolutely adorable and those sweatshirts looks sooooo comfy. Def gonna check out your site!
Your organizational skills are 🔥 I truly enjoyed this video. Congrats on your small business 💜💜
Your an inspiration to the young people like who have a courage to be hardworking at a very young age. Absolutely amazing, your visual , your music while doing something
I’m going to rewatch all your vlogs all the way through and let all the ads run from beginning to end. You are such an inspiration. 🌸 never give up. 🌸Follow your crafty dreams! 🌸
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this was so cute!! you work so hard! this was a really good video, it made me happy to watch and excited for your shop update :)
skippie boi is so well loved and cared for, it shows through his actions and sassiness ✨ i just recently found out about your brand and i love it so much. i also love how calm your videos are 💕 wishing you all the best!
I absolutely love this video. Just starting my business and the title of your video says it all. ❤
Your dedication to your craft is evident.
I absolutely adore everything I’ve bought from your shop so far, I can’t wait to get some of the new collection 🥺❤️
A great video showing your everyday routine in your home business. Love it!!!
we're also planning to have a business like yours hopefully this year, your videos are great help! wishing you more success!
I love watching your vlogs. I'm in middle of setting up my own small business, but I'm trying to come up with ways to expand what I can make. This video is so inspiring. ❤️
For real
This is singlehandedly the most relaxing video I have watched in the past year. Thanks for the amazing content.
Thanks so much for watching!!
Wonderful presentation, I love learning how this form of business works from you. A quiet life patterned performance.
OMG I also love to do embroidery as a but I'm not that confident when it comes to doing business, Thank you for motivating me!! I hope you make more kind of vlogs like this❤❤❤
These are all so cute! I love the colors and print! Can’t wait for your website to be back up with all your products 😍
Keep on making these videos, they're so fun to watch!!
I love this video. Its aesthetic. I love the edits of it. All of your designs are cute.
it's so nice to see (technically) handmade embroidered clothes being made for once! most merch vloggers i watch just outsource their labor.
That’s not hand made, it’s machine embroidery just like in factory. She’s just using less sophisticated home version of embroidery machines used in a factory. My grandfather is a tailor, professional one and THAT is hand sewing as he crates his own patterns by measuring your body and make a suit, involving hand stitches. If you don’t know actual embroidery is hand stitched by actual hand with a needle and embroidery threads, it takes A LOT of time, not something that can be completed during a dog walk while machine embroiders. That’s machine embroidery and that’s NOT hand crafting at all. Don’t say handmade when it’s exactly how it’s done in retail factory. Btw, that home machine can’t meet the quality of actual embroidery done in professional factory. Embroidery machines that cost under $10,000 can’t ever compete embroidery machines that cost $50,000-100,000. Stop saying handmade when it’s not.
@@KittenBowl1 can’t even handmade designs be digitally transferred to the machine? That’s literally just more efficient.
@@nstar1372 Not really, the quality and detailing doesn't even come close.
@@nstar1372 Why are you talking about efficiency that’s not the topic here and handcrafting takes a long time, that’s why hand embroidered dresses cost quite a lot. Comparing factory worker to craftsman aren’t the same. This is mass produced sweat shirts nothing else. Basically she just works at home doing exactly what she would be doing in a retail factory, she’s a factory worker who has her own business that does the packaging herself, not a craftsman. For hand embroidery, you transfer designs by tracing paper to clothes where you want to hand embroider. You can use pre-printed patterns on paper and you can trace the designs onto clothes but that’s not what’s important. The quality is not even comparable. You take however many threads you like (usually 100% satin embroidery cotton, which cannot be used in embroidery machine), depending on the volume of flower or specific pattern you want and put the number of threads on a embroidery needle and start hand embroidering, a stitch by stitch. That’s handcrafting and hand made this is not. There’re a number of different stitches as well and the result looks completely different when it’s done by machine, very flat. Machine cannot ever imitate hand embroidery which looks quite exquisite and it’s an art that takes years to learn, unlike this type of mass produced sweat shirts. You can even hand embroider on delicate knitted clothes with special yarn embroidery threads. Now that’s handmade and handcrafted. This isn’t at all. If you don’t understand how wrong for this person to say this is handcrafting, try looking up French embroidery videos of people who create their own designs (hand drawing) and show you how it’s done. It’s quite breathtaking and exquisite. This is retail factory setting at home, nothing more.
@@KittenBowl1 It's amazing how much time, energy and frustration went into making that point, to a complete stranger who probably already forgot about you. Please for your own well-being's sake, try not being so butthurt when random people aren't experts.
I’ve watched millions of these to try and get motivated for my own brand and this has been the best one so far!
Me too, good luck 💗🖤⚖️
I am Embroidery Digitizer available for digitizing projects . I convert logos and images into Embroidery machine format like PES and DST .
Skippi is the most important part of this video , as she keeps you sane with this tough schedule of yours
hello, i just found your video and i really love it!! it motivates me to improve my business development because my goals are having my own business and be a successful businessman. thank you for making this video ❤
mid way into this video I got inspired to start learning to sew again! made 3 small things so far 💗
You are amazing at this. And you packaging video is very interesting and aesthetically appealing. Love it. Looking forward to many more
I have a special kind of admiration for people like you. O wish you the best on all your endeavors
Hi! I love your vlog about clothing and this is my dream business, I hope you can make more videos for those who are planning to start a business like this, you are an inspiration to me 😊😊
I used to work at warehouse and packing up all the orders with 3 more employees. Tell you truth, nothing easy at all . You showed us very clearly and easy way but it takes a lot of effort to get it done professionally. You done amazing work by yourself . Great jobs.
exactly same working with with me 3 employees and it is hard
I congratulate her for such a nice undertaking, I hope she continues to do super well, encouragement 🤗
Good luck for more success it’s a beautiful life and a great life when you have your business ❤❤
i've always wanted to have a business like this but i got discouraged. but then i saw you on instagram and got inspired. 🥰 hopefully soon i get to start my own. you're an inspiration 😍 may your business prosper in the years to come 🤗
makes me want to live this simple and calm in the future.
this was so cute and fun to watch !!!!!!!!!!! watching the process and behind the scenes is really satisfying,, you work so hard!!! its amazing :'))) the clothing all looks so beautiful
Omg, these are so pretty!! planning to open a shop with my designs soon!!! this is motivating me so much 💜💜💜💜.
This is my first time watching your video and I’m already loving it ❤❤❤
When I read you only ship to US, UK, and Canada, my heart broke a little. I love your products! They're so cute and neat.
I’m so happy you made a video! I’ve been feeling so discouraged to start a small business. But this gives me courage that I can ❤️
Great video! Some key points were highlighted that I hadn't heard anyone else discuss. Thank you!
this video made me start my business again, thank you for that
Fantastic job on your first video! It seems like you are a natural at it. Keep up the great work!
Thank you Giau!💖💖
Love how you make them in such an organizing way. I really appreciate your work ethic. Beautiful prints♡ Wonder if you're shipping them to other countries? 🙃
You are amazing!!! I am so impressed with you hard work and talent! Did you digitzing your own design too? Wow!
I am so in love with your content. You inspire me to go forward with my dream . Thank you Thank you Thank you The dog is so adorable ❤❤❤
When you have your own business is so much work you have to do, cause you do everything on your own. But being your own boss is the best, the hard work does pays off :)) good luck on your business :)) your material looks amazing **
I wanted to start a clothing brand with no knowledge of where/how to start. That being said, watching your videos inspired me to give it more thought (possitively). The attention you bring to detail, to quality checking your products. I'm amazed of the care you give and the quality you provide to customers/fans! I somehow stumbled upon this video, now I can't wait for your next clothing drop!
Do it
Will help you start clothing brand from zero let's discuss if you are interested
@@hassanbajwa3510 i also want to help me please
Will help you to start your clothing brand
@@hassanbajwa3510 Hello there. I am interested. Please indulge me.
Love custom embroidered clothing, always feels more permanent than silkscreen or DTG printing
new subscriber, long-time watcher on instagram! I am inspired to get an embroidery machine too and see what I can do with it. cant wait to watch more of your videos and watch your channel grow!
You don’t know how devastating it was for me to look at the description and noticed that your products are not available in my country 😔 either way they are really cute and your work is amazing, keep growing 💕
This video inspire me so much... I started my small business a few months ago. I am a single mom and a fulltime worker. It has been super difficult. But I have hope. One day to quit my job! Thank you for your videos and I wish you success and keep pushing!!! 😘😘😘😘 - Melafine
I am so proud you... you making all by yourself.
I am also the proud owner of an online shop , it makes me so happy to see other people enjoying their job ☺️🌸🎀
could you tell me about your onnline shop and how yoi started I also want to start my business onnline
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It's SO good as your first video! I love the sounds and the visuals and everything is so cute! I keep saying making Jancat vlogs all the time, but my neighbour keeps knocking on the walls ~ haha (okay~ no more excuses 😆) You're so inspiring and proud of you!
I hope you can make an eco-friendly packaging soon. Love your vidss ❤
Best of luck. Watched your video with my partner and honestly there's so much of you in her and how dedicated yourself to your store. All the best!
This is so lovely, the visual, the sounds and your work so nice and so organized, I just stubbled on your channel and I've subscribed, looking forward to more updates ❤❤❤
This was so motivating to watch thank you!
Your designs are super adorable love how organized you are and how you make time for your fur baby he is super cute too ❤🫶🏼
Hermoso tu perrito el observa todo lo lindo que haces ,😍 DIOS BENDIGA TU TALENTO
Love your videos from south africa,i just lost my job and want to start and embroidery business i used to make t shirts for schools and choirs but somebody else was embroiding for me, unfortunately i got diagnosed with cancer and everything came to a stand still, but i managed to beat it and its been 5 years that am good, lost contact with the lady who was embroiding for me and recently heard through rumours that she's also ill with cancer, i love how slow paced your life is, i want something like that, as i dont think i have the energy for a 9-5 work,i hope i get to learn about embroiding and i find the funds or machiney to start,i dont know where, but with hope for a better future,thanks for this vlog i hope you do more
How admirable🥰🥰🥰... I so love it. Everything is really amazing. I hope one day you'll choose someone and teach this kind of business... I even hope to have this kind of business🙏🙏🙏...very inspiring
I promise I will come back to buy some of your sweaters because they're so cute, but I'm so broke right now I'm as good as living under the bridge. Your videos are an inspiration that I'm using as a guide to finally start my real life.
I really want to try to make a clothing business like this from home too…but I get too worried I’ll invest and no one will look at my stuff. I’ve tried lots of things, selling Pokémon cards, water color art, and even helping people with writing resumes, but making a clothing brand’s been a wish of mine deep down. I love this video! Very cute and inspiring, edited well too, it really made me rethink everything and I might try just to…try, you know? Keep it up! Genuinely touched my heart.
Honestly go for it it’s an investment but only do it if your passionate about your work, because if you don’t then your heart will just not be into it, but I say go for it, I’m starting mine up, I always liked doing art but never thought I could go far so I’m going for my compsci degree, but I realized recently that I want to do both in life because art has always been my passion even though it may not work for me in the long run I guess i won’t know until i do it 😂 but it seems like you are also a very passionate individual so i ask, what are you waiting for? For me I’m waiting for my paycheck to buy an embroidery machine
Never stop believing your self mate, dream big and always put god to your plans.
Go for it if you feel in you ur Heart ❤️ go for it
You get back what you put into it. Sometimes you’re working 70+ hours a week, others less than 10. It’s not easy but if you work at it, you’ll make it
Wonderful! A business that's full of art and happy vibe.
i see opposite
Nice! What’s awesome is you help other artists to introduce their art and also help them generate income!
I love this! Thanks for sharing 💕
This video made my day!! Please upload more
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@@overthinker_apparel soy nueva en su canal hermoso sus trabajos lindos su talento me gustaría saber el valor ? Me gustaría algún día poder comprar a usted pero no sé los medios para comunicarme con usted . Yo necesito poder empezar un emprendimiento para ayudar a mi esposo con los pagos de los servicios de la casa y necesito sentirme productiva y aportar mi grano de arena . Me gustaría saber si tiene además de swater tienes franelas playeras ??? ,😍😍 Enamorada de tu trabajo no conocía tu canal hasta hoy felicitaciones 😊
heyy! I love the videos, keep going💗💗
Thank you! Glad you like them!
When u said sorry for not being energetic, i was like girl i wouldnt be able to even stand after what you just did ,Kudos to you
Please tell the pupper I love him. Such cute things and a cute dog.
It's actually my dream to start my own clothing business and design my own clothes, but my parents aren't interested in me doing that. But it felt so nice to watch your video, it makes me want to pursue my dream.
You can start small, try out some transfers inkjet printer and iron on some tshirts? Depends on your age as you geg older you can do something like this on the side, don't give up on your dreams, always ways to do it, I use to make stencils and mix up bleach and water in a spray bottle, lots of ways out there! Wish you the very best ❤
@@orls9068 tysm ❤️
Love the transparency 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
i love how all the colors suits you 🥰
I loved this video , I know it’s hard to run a small business 🥺 but you’re doing great!
Thank you Nikita!
Finally an entrepreneur without showing off their coffee break...btw good work
I use the 4 finger method from the top seam for my transfers and works great every time.
OMG I love your content. I’m a new small biz owner and wow. I’m so invested in your videos. I also sell apparel. It’s so fun watching your videos.
that machine might be one of the most beautiful things ive ever seen
WHAT IS THE NAMEOF THE MACHINE
الهِواية تهذيب للهَوى 🌿 -إذا كان الشغل مجهدة فالفراغ مفسدة- فلا تنقطعوا عن هواياتكم ومن ليس لديه هواية فليتبنى واحدة 🌸💜💜
oooh! So nice, and so beautiful how everything is spotlessly clean!
So inspiring! I watched all your videos and just subbed and liked!
I have a question 🧐 Did you invest in all of the equipment to make your products before you found a demand for your items or did you already have an audience and bought the equipment to expand?
Good question
Yeah...that's also..mine
I want to ask the same question too.
With the very high cost of "better" equipment, I would work with what is at hand (or borrowable) and place merchandise in boutique consignment shops, or online, first. That way you can learn the tastes of your customers. Making one or two of each item, with style variations, you can gage what could be profitably made in multiples. In my city there are a even a couple of community sponsored shops. Use social media to promote your products and direct customers to the shop, or EBay account. Save as much of the profits as possible. When upgrading is necessary/practical you can purchase used equipment for cash. An amazing number of people buy new, VERY expensive equipment, then sell it cheaply when their plans fail or they become tired of the work involved. Save your basic machine for emergency use if a breakdown occurs.
@@paulinelarson465 can u tell me how can I send my products to my customers with me nearest post office or with usps/DHL/USP
Esses moletons são tão lindos! Se tivesse no Brasil eu compraria com toda a certeza!!
You made my day after a full bored n exhausted day
Thank you for the guidance! 🌻
This is my dream to start a business like this ,any one else out there with me ??
yes me too
me
Mee too
yeah me too, just dont know how to start or keep going 🥹
what embroidery machine do you use and where did you get it? thank you for this wonderful video
It's an alliance embroidory machine. Idk what reference tho
it looks so peaceful
Your sweatshirts are totally cute and aesthetic