Embroidered tags for shirts

I found someone to do some sample embroidered tags for me. Unfortunately, since Im new at this and not very bright, i shoulve looked into exactly what I needed. I got the samples and they look okay. I mean, the buffalo looks good, but the material is a ribbon type of stuff which frankly isnt strong enough to hold thru multiple washes...and a few of the ribbons were really bunched up around the embroidery. Oh, well. the lady was fantastic-very nice, quick turnaround...AND, isnt charging me for the effort...even better. If I ever need embroidery work, she'll be the first I call.
So, what am I looking for then? Im glad you asked. Essentially Im looking for a stitched label. Not something I can get in Buffalo, so Im ordering overseas-yep-mainland china here I come. But for 1200 labels for 200 smackers, its a deal I wont need to make for awhile. Perhaps by that time Ill find someone in buffalo to produce the labels. Check them out if your in need: Lucky Label
If anyone knows of a place, Im all ears!
What else...
Im still searching for a reliable, efficient, quality screen printer in Buffalo, NY to screen my shirts. Fingers crossed, this isnt a major hurdle I have to get over. I also have to make a decision on artwork and color of shirts. I have a dozen designs ready, but only introducing 3 to start....
And oh, yeah, money is running out.
I have pictures to post too. Sorry Im in a rush.

Tags for front of shirt

Good news, I found an embroiderer that is doing 40 of the front tags for me. Which is good since I wasnt keen on buying 1200 of them up front from the giant factory. Start small and build from there...at least thats the plan.
Next up is to buy 40 shirts for the first, small run of shirts...and then off to the races!

Embroidered Front Label

Heard from the labelmaker and the price is pretty good: $205.00 (shipping included) for 1200. Thats a cost of 0.17 each for a high quality piece of branding.
Embroidered Damask no less.
My next inquiry is to produce these in low quantities (25-50) locally and forego this expense for now. I know someone (hi mom!) with an embroidery machine so the cost would be supplies only. That would be good for the initial run of shirts.
I also worked on hang tags and stickers (to give away) yesterday. Sticker cost initially will be $34/250, that's .134 per order (as these will be given away with each order) A great marketing/promotional tool though so its worth the .14 cents.