Founded in 1976, BB Embroidery was formed out of a partnership between Harold Bartell and Bill Thompson. Since the beginning, we've made it our mission to provide great timely embroidery services to the Honolulu community. Harold "Bart" Bartell and Bill Thompson were partners in the boat/marine supply business when they encountered a need for custom embroidered shirts for the Waikiki Yacht Club.
After several thwarted attempts to find an embroidery company near the Orient, they found a broken down mechanical embroidery machine in Honolulu. A handshake and a promise later, they were tearing the machine apart and getting in touch with the manufacture to repair the machine. Within 2 weeks the machine was running and the self teaching began.
After several thwarted attempts to find an embroidery company near the Orient, they found a broken down mechanical embroidery machine in Honolulu. A handshake and a promise later, they were tearing the machine apart and getting in touch with the manufacture to repair the machine. Within 2 weeks the machine was running and the self teaching began.
Services
When you come to us, you'll always find a selection of embroidery and patchwork services to choose from. We'll work with you throughout the embroidery process to make sure the text and logo are accurate and meet your expectations. On average, a design uses about 30 feet of threat 5,500 stitches. Times vary between embroidery projects and depend on the size of the order and the complexity of the design.
Read our FAQs below and find out the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions. If you're not satisfied with the response we provided, give us a call and we'll be happy to supply you with more information! Any embroidery involving a custom design or lettering requires a digitizing/set-up fee, based on complexity and stitch count.
Nothing proves our dedication to our craft more than the support we've received from the Honolulu community. Take a look at our testimonials below to see how we've helped others create customized clothing with our embroidery! I have worked with BB Embroidery for over a year now since I have been stationed in Hawaii.
Since the 1970s, we've worked with several types of groups to create embroidery and patchwork. We collaborate with local businesses, athletic teams, social clubs and organizations of all kinds to build team spirit and help with their marketing efforts. We can create embroidered apparel with stitching designs to incorporate your company logo or motto to be displayed on shirts, uniforms, hats, bags and more.
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Garrison Porquez
Dec 05, 2021
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SunburNvegas
Jun 02, 2019
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Gina Meyer
Nov 07, 2018
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Marion Robinson
Jun 07, 2018
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Jasmine W.
Apr 16, 2015
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The one star is becasue the embroidery looking ok. However, the customer service gets 0 stars. I took 3 shirts in to be embroidered on March 11 today is April 16 and I am just now getting the shirts back. The turn around was supposed to be 10 days top. When I called today asking about my order someone told me, "oh they are ready" ....shouldn't someone have called and told me they were ready like they stated they would? I asked if they would offer me a discount for the long wait and, the manager tells the sales woman to tell me he is sorry and maybe next time! There will not