By: Tally Gonzalez
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| Tajima embroidery machine Glenda uses. This machine can work on six items at the same time such as shirts, hats, jackets, bags, etc. |
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| Embroidery hoops hanging on racks, separated by size. Embroidery hoops are used to keep fabric still while the machine is sewing. |
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| Nylon thread organized by color on a thread rack. Nylon thread is known for its strength, flexibility, and stretch. |
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| Polyester thread organized by color on a thread rack. Polyester thread works well stretchy fabrics, the wax or silicone finish that often covers this thread, slips through the fabric easily. |
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| Glenda working on the design on the computer. Glenda has to set up the design using a special embroidery software. |
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| The customer's designs in Italian. All of the wording has to be aligned correctly and just like how the customer wants it. |
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| Glenda placing a paper version of the design on a sample handkerchief. Using the paper design helps Glenda get an idea of where the design is best positioned. |
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| The paper design on the sample handkerchief. Glenda pinned the paper design in the corner of the handkerchief. |
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| The handkerchief in an embroidery hoop. The hoop keeps the fabric tight so while its being embroidered, it keeps the stitches neat. |
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| The design downloading on to the machine. Here Glenda has to pick the thread color and which needle she will use. |
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| Glenda replacing the threads. Glenda switches out the thread for the one she is gonna use for the handkerchief. |
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| Glenda threading the needle. Glenda is prepping the thread, so when the machine starts the thread is ready. |
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| Glenda placing the hoop on to the machine. Glenda has to make sure to the hoop is secured. |
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| Glenda moving the needle with the machine. Glenda has to align the needle correctly. |
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| The needle laser aligning correctly on to the design. The laser helps make sure that the needle will be precise when beginning. |
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| The machine sewing the design. "This is a very easy design, so it will probably take about five minutes sewing," says Glenda. |
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| An error occurring on the machine. Thread errors like this are common when working with embroidery. |
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| Glenda fixing the thread error. A piece of thread got tangled, so Glenda snips it with scissors. |
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| Glenda trimming the handkerchief. "Trimming cleans the loose thread that is left by the machine," said Glenda. |
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| The final result of the design. Once the sample comes out great like this, Glenda can start working on the official order. |
