Digitizing is a process whereby we take an image like the ones below,
and convert them via a special program into a format that our embroidery machine can understand
Digitizing is the conversion of a logo or design into a data format that
embroidery machines understand. We run Toyota embroidery
machines.
Every line, curve and filled area must be defined to the embroidery
machine. Some designs cannot be digitized without modifing the original
design. Back to the top
Yes, we must have a design or logo, before we digitize.
We can design a logo for you
The only exception to this is standard stock lettering.
We can work from an exact image close to the correct size.
You can supply the image in a scannable form or bitmap format.
We cannot modify the design in anyway from the original without first doing
artwork. If you do not have an exact logo we must charge you an art charge
and then a digitizing charge. Back to the top
The answer is maybe, it must be checked before we say yes.
Digitizing files are created with a specific embroidery machine format.
If the format is one that we can read (we have programs to read most formats), we can use it.
This does not mean that it can be modified in any way, without verifying
the file. Some digitizing formats do not allow enlargement, reduction or
modification. Back to the top
The size of the sewing area depends on the design and material.
Most designs for breast pocket logo are 75mm x 75mm or 100mm x100mm.
Most cap designs are 50mm x 100mm
Most jacket backs are 280mm x 200mm
Many variables affect the sewing field size, such as seams, detail in the
design and material.
No digitizer can put 100 letters in a 100mm x 100mm area and make it look good.
Embroidery is limited by fine details in a design, the alternative is to make
the design larger. Back to the top
Yes we have stock designs available
We have cars, mascots, business, school, sport and many other logos
available. You can add lettering to these designs to customize them to what
you need. The price is very reasonable. Back to the top
If we created the design, we keep it on file and can modify it.
We can modify your design, if it is in certain formats.
The cost to modify is based on how much of the design requires
modification and the difficulty. Sometimes it is easier and cheaper to
create a new design than to attempt to modify an old design. Back to the top
Details are limited by the size of the thread and needles.
Any detail area smaller than the thread must be deleted.
Dot patterns cannot be digitized.
Some designs require extensive re-drawing before they can be digitized.
Some printed designs just cannot be duplicated by embroidery. Back to the top
Digitizing costs are normally charged by the number of stitches in the
design. Most digitizers charge €5 to €20 per 1000 stitches.
We charge €3.00 per 1000 stiches
This does not include any art charges to modify or create the design to
be digitized. The price can be estimated at the time the artwork is
provided. The estimate is based on the approximate coverage of the design
in the area you wish to have sewn. The number of letters in the design will also
effect the pricing.
Breast pocket logos are generally 80mm x 80mm and will fit on all sizes of shirts Back to the top
Sewing on different colours of items can cause problems.
If the design utilizes the shirt colour as part of the design we must
modify the design. If the other shirt colour is the same as an important
part of the design, there is a problem.
We may have to create a second digitized design to sew the other colour.
We must know at the time of digitizing what colour the material will be. Back to the top
We can sew most clothing materials. Materials that stretch do not sew
very well. We do not sew thick materials (Please ask if you are not sure about your material),
it is very hard on the embroidery machines. We do not sew plastic. We do not sew
items with cardboard backing. There are certain locations that we cannot
sew, like shirt pockets. Check with sales about restricted
locations for embroidery. Back to the top
Our sewing charges are based on several factors.
The number of stitches in the design relate to thread usuage and the time
it will take to sew the item.
How much detail or how many objects and letters in the design will be used
in pricing.
The difficulty in hooping the material is also considered.
The location of the embroidery also effects the pricing.
The size of the design and number of trims is also considered in pricing. Back to the top
