What is Embroidery
Embroidery is the age-old process of stitching a design onto a garment. Instead of using a needle and thread by hand, a machine is used to do the work. A digital file is required to provide instructions to the machine to tell it how to stitch the design. Embroidery usually works best with simple, low color logos or artwork. Designs created from photographs or with intricate details and small lettering usually can't be embroidered. We will always contact you if there are issues with the artwork sent over.
Once we have received and reviewed your artwork, the next step is to "digitize" the file. That is to create the instructional file for the machine. If you have an embroidery ready file, usually a .dst file, there is no charge as we can use the file you provide. If you do not have a digitized file, we will create one for you. If you have multiple pieces of artwork to be embroidered at one time, there is a charge for each design to be digitized. Pricing for digitizing services will ultimately be determined by the size of the artwork, but is typically $25-$35 for a left chest and hat digitization.
Quick turn around time. Usually we can get things produced and out the door within a week from time of payment and receipt of artwork based on the current workload.
Give us a call or request a quote.
Once we have received and reviewed your artwork, the next step is to "digitize" the file. That is to create the instructional file for the machine. If you have an embroidery ready file, usually a .dst file, there is no charge as we can use the file you provide. If you do not have a digitized file, we will create one for you. If you have multiple pieces of artwork to be embroidered at one time, there is a charge for each design to be digitized. Pricing for digitizing services will ultimately be determined by the size of the artwork, but is typically $25-$35 for a left chest and hat digitization.
Quick turn around time. Usually we can get things produced and out the door within a week from time of payment and receipt of artwork based on the current workload.
Give us a call or request a quote.
Is there a setup fee for embroidery?
No. We do not charge a set-up fee for Embroidery.
How LOng does it take?
Our standard turn around time for Embroidery is 10-15 Business days.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
We do not have a minimum order quantity for embroidery. Just remember that if you do not have a embroidery ready file (already digitized), there will be a digitizing fee for the order.
can any artwork/design be embroidered?
We recommend designs that are fairly simple and have a low color count and solid colors. Unfortunately, if your design is very complicated/detailed, embroidery wouldn't be the best option. Embroidered graphics need to be sewn and therefore need to be simplified so they appear clearly when stitched.
A few helpful tips to ensure that your artwork will embroider properly: Avoid small lettering or tiny detail, fonts should be at least 7mm high. Avoid photographic imagery or gradients, artwork should be made up of solid colors only. The largest and clearest graphics will convert to embroidery the best.
A few helpful tips to ensure that your artwork will embroider properly: Avoid small lettering or tiny detail, fonts should be at least 7mm high. Avoid photographic imagery or gradients, artwork should be made up of solid colors only. The largest and clearest graphics will convert to embroidery the best.
What are the artwork requirements for Embroiery?
If you have a .dst, .emb, or .rde file (these are all embroidery specific files), then you have an embroidery ready file.
If you do not have one of the above file types of your design, then we would need either a .jpg or .png files of your design/artwork. If there's any issues with your artwork, we will contact you before proceeding with the order. If we need to adjust or re-do your artwork, you may be charged an artwork fee depending on how long it takes. Artwork should be uploaded at a resolution of at least 300 dpi. The artwork fee to adjust or re-do your artwork is separate from the digitizing fee.
If you do not have one of the above file types of your design, then we would need either a .jpg or .png files of your design/artwork. If there's any issues with your artwork, we will contact you before proceeding with the order. If we need to adjust or re-do your artwork, you may be charged an artwork fee depending on how long it takes. Artwork should be uploaded at a resolution of at least 300 dpi. The artwork fee to adjust or re-do your artwork is separate from the digitizing fee.
You said there is no set-up fee, so why are you charging me a digitizing fee?
Modern embroidery is done with a machine. Embroidery machines need instructional files to tell it how to stitch out the design. A digitizing fee is charged to create the instructional file for the machine. That file is then your property and can usually be used with any embroiderer. If you already have a compatible embroidery file, there is no digitizing fee.
Do you offer Embroidery on sleeves?
Yes. We can embroider on sleeves.
I already have a file that has been digitized, why are you charging me for digitizing?
Depending on what type of garment and what placement you had the digitized file created for, might require us to have the design re-digitized for a different garment or a different size.
For example, a file digitized for placement on a cap will most likely stitch out properly on a flat, however a file digitized for a flat would have a high probability of having stitch out issues on a cap. Additionally, a file digitized for "puff" embroidery is not compatible for non-puff embroidery and vice versa. Lastly, a file that is digitized for a left chest placement is not able to be enlarged for full front or back placement.
For example, a file digitized for placement on a cap will most likely stitch out properly on a flat, however a file digitized for a flat would have a high probability of having stitch out issues on a cap. Additionally, a file digitized for "puff" embroidery is not compatible for non-puff embroidery and vice versa. Lastly, a file that is digitized for a left chest placement is not able to be enlarged for full front or back placement.
What are the typical embroidery cost considerations?
Embroidery cost is typically charged based upon the amount of time required to stitch out the design. A design with a large stitch count is going to take longer and therefor cost more. A typical left chest embroidery is between 5,000 and 10,000 stitches.
What if I bring my own item to be embroidered?
We do embroider on BYO items, however, with any decoration technique there can be issues that arise. Especially with items we have not sourced ourselves. We highly encourage you to provide spare items if you bring your own item. If you provide spares, we will use one of the spares and you will only be charged for the actual number of items decorated. If you are unable to provide spares and something goes wrong, unfortunately we can not replace your item, but you can choose something similar from our products.
