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Doesn’t the Murphy’s Lawseems to apply only when you need to get a large order done and are working against the clock!? When using an embroidery machine, you are bound to come across some problems which can be frustrating, to say the least. Especially if you have a lot that needs to be done. In this blog post, we will go through some of the most common cap embroidery & digitizing mistakes and share with you some simple solutions to that so that you can run your business efficiently. Let’s get started. Embroidery Digitizing and Machine Errors: What’s Going Wrong!? As is the case with any business and piece of [...]

To get a better understanding of embroidery digitizing and its high demand in recent times, it is imperative that we should have a look at the history of embroidery. What is embroidery? The art of decorating a fabric with the help of a needle and thread is called embroidery. It is believed that the art of embroidery was in practice even centuries ago. In recent times, archeologists unearthed the remains of heavily embroidered hats and clothes. On further examination, it was revealed that it belonged to the Cro-Magnon era which existed in 30,000 BC Today, we live in the age of digital industrialization.Every process that we undertake on a day [...]

In machine embroidery, the movement of the machine to replicate the design is crucial.The machine should move in a predetermined manner so that the design is correctly replicated. This information about the movement of machine to create a design is saved in the embroidery machine file format. The file format is often unique to each machine brand. Every brand will have a native format of the file, and the machine will recognize only those files in the native format. Let us make the concept clear with an example. Consider PC and Mac computers. Both the machines serve the same purpose. But there is a specific software that runs only on [...]

Do you account for push and pull compensation when digitizing a design? One of the biggest blunders that embroidery digitizers new to this trade make is not accounting the push and pull compensation which can wreak havoc, especially when you’re working on bulk orders. Every fabric has a natural stretch which can cause distortion and unevenness when the same design file is used on all of them. So, the knowledge of fabric the design will be used on is crucial knowledge that an embroidery digitizer must know and account for. In this blog post, we will go through various fabrics and help you determine how much compensation you should use. Let’s begin. [...]

To succeed in embroidery digitizing business, it is imperative that you have the best embroidery digitizing companies and vendors at your disposal. Only then you will be able to create patterns as required by the customers. Though it is highly profitable to run an embroidery business, the challenges faced are many. The first challenge is the non-availability of embroidery digitizing professionals. As compared to other skilled professionals, embroidery digitizers are not very common. Moreover, it is costly to hire a digitizer. Space and non-availability of training facilities are also other reasons why most of the embroiderers do not hire professional embroidery digitizers. The internet is another reason why small and [...]

The age-old tradition of weaving and sewing designs of embroidery has grown more popular with time in the fashion world. Embroidery can add grace to any fabric, be it cheap or expensive. A design that has been digitized precisely is crucial when it comes to the embroidery trade. One of the most important things that ensure a flawless design which is profitable is a precisely digitized file. Having an exceptional patchwork can be quite challenging. Arranging a patchwork of great exception is quite a challenge. Beginner embroidery digitizers jump the gun by purchasing the digitizing software and needlework equipment at the same time which is usually done too early for [...]

As with any industry, there can be a wide range of skill levels and common mistakes that can be found. The world of embroidery digitizing is no different. Here are 18 mistakes that you’ll want to avoid to become a world-class embroidery digitizer. 1. Following the wrong stitch direction This is one of the biggest mistakes an embroidery digitizer can make as it has such a big impact on the overall quality. Going in the wrong direction is likely to negatively affect the stitch angle and the overall look of the final product. Careful consideration is needed to avoid such a mistake. 2. Not using the right style Many parts [...]

Embroidery is the best way to make your clothes look unique and stylish. In the past, embroidery was purely a manual process where a lot of time and effort was involved.Though the result is a beautifully embroidered fabric, it can be a very expensive affair. The use of technology in embroidery has not only reduced the cost but also cut short the time. Now it is possible to get embroidery digitizing for bulk at a flat rate. What is Embroidery Digitizing? The process of converting an embroidery design into a machine file format is called embroidery digitizing. An embroidery machine can easily read the design that is so converted making [...]

Outsourcing your digitizing can make your life a whole lot easier. You not only don’t have to worry about doing it yourself but you also know that the work will be in the hands of an expert. Here we look at those benefits in greater detail while also looking into what makes a great digitizer. What is embroidery digitizing? Embroidery digitizing is when to convert artwork into a digital stitch file. This artwork, such as a company logo, is carefully detailed to be able to replicate it how you wish. An embroidery machine will then be able to use this stitch file to create a perfect replica of whichever artwork [...]