Black Friday Sale: get 30% off all embroidery designs with code BLACKFRIDAY30 until December 1. Shop designs
Short answer: on Small Business Saturday, local embroidery shops do well with live stitching demos, personalized gifts while customers wait, local team and school gear, and gift bundles.
Ideas for Local Shops
- Live machine demos in the shop window.
- Name-while-you-wait on hats or towels.
- Local school and team spirit wear.
- Partner with nearby businesses for a gift bundle.
Promote Locally
Post in local groups, put a sign outside and offer a small gift with purchase. Showing your machine running draws people in.
Be Ready With Files
Have popular designs and local logos digitized in advance. See left chest and cap logo digitizing.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Small Business Saturday?
It is the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the US, the day after Black Friday.
What sells well locally?
Personalized gifts, school spirit wear and local team caps.
Can I offer names while customers wait?
Yes, small names on hats or towels stitch in a few minutes.
Ready to stitch? Browse our embroidery design shop or order custom digitizing for your own logo or artwork.
