Embroidery and Digitizing Process

OUTLINE of the STEPS to a completed embroidery project.

• Client requests a quote and presents their logo. Example of a recent quote to digitize and embroider:
  
  
  

 

 

 

• Digitizing – The size must be actual size to be digitized and embroidered since the cost is based on the total stitches. Also it is not always easy to size a file once the stitches have been programmed (digitized).
• Sample of the digitized file and embroidered sample is shared with the client. (Cost is based on total stitches + cost to embroider + digitizing)

  Example: this logo will cost $12.50 to embroider onto the garment. The digitizing fee came to $35 – one time fee. Digitizing is taking the .jpg file and converting it to a programmed file of stitches that the embroidery machine can read.
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Client selects their apparel for the logo to be embroidered on from the online catalog. Example: Quantity – (4) Outer Banks Cool Dri shirts = $79.92

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Possible shipping costs totaling $20
• Job estimated at: $147.42

Certified Organic Cotton Baby Blanket

Thermal Baby Blanket

To make this an heirloom piece,  add the baby’s birth date and name of baby.  Order on etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/88044529/baby-blanket-organic

5.3 oz., 100% CERTIFIED ORGANIC combed ringspun cotton thermal, natural color
Double-needle stitched ribbed binding.

This blanket is so soft to the touch and is made from organic cotton by Rabbit Skins. Embroidered with the baby booties in pink or customized with blue booties for a baby boy with the saying, “He’s Here!”

Size:
30″W x 40″H

Choose Organic for a healthier product for your baby.
Organic cotton products are more expensive but you are choosing a sustainable product free of chemical pesticides that pollute our environment and can linger on our fabrics.

Embroidery Projects

Sharing with you projects that I learned in my Anita Goodesign Workshop in Tucson. The embroidery machine I used was a PR1000e and the white shirt was created back at home on a PR650. You will see a quilt square made in the hoop; lamb applique with crinkly stabilizer to give texture to the body and metallic gold thread; cutwork with applique using water soluble stabilizer; dinner napkins with border and monogram; and a tea towel with the apples trim. Today I made the white shirt and dressed it up with the rose floral embroidery. Roses are very popular this season.

Coming Soon: I plan on embroidering a colorful design for a denim jacket back.

February Embroidery Designs

It’s been a busy month and I’ve been stitching out some new designs. These designs are great for an upcoming engagement, wedding, Valentine’s day, a new baby. The grapes would look great on an apron, bag, or kitchen towel. The birds can look great on pillow cases or towels. The baby carriage is great for a baby blanket.

It all starts with a beautiful design and then depending on the purpose, can be stitched onto apparel or accessories.

Cost of Stitch Count
Grapes = $11
Baby Carriage = $19
Birds with Flowers = $12
Birds with Heart = $5
Wedding Bells = $9

Train Towel Set

CHOO CHOO! Kids love watching trains go by and get so excited by the sound of the whistle blowing. I love trains too.

I made a set of towels with the caboose, train cars, and choo choo text.

• Bath towel featutes the caboose
• Hand towel the three train cars
• Washcloth has the text

Visit my etsy store for pricing and customization with a child’s name.

Puppy Dog Towel Set

Love Dogs! Embroidery seen here is a cute towel set for a little boy or girl who loves dogs:

bath, hand, and washcloth available.

Visit my etsy shop to order one or all of these ready made pieces.

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Puppy dog embroidered onto a cap can be made to order as well. This one was made for a special little boy on his way.

Puppy Dog Cap

Love Dogs

Ladybug Towels

This set of towels is perfect for the ladybug lover. A different variation on each towel: bath, hand, and washcloth.

Visit my etsy shop to order one or all of these ready made pieces.

Initial Towels in Blue

The 100% cotton royal blue pantry towel is embroidered with a beautiful initial. These towels were bought from Williams-Sonoma and then stitched as intricate lacy looking embroidery. What’s great about these is the softness with every wash and it holds the embroidery well. They also have a loop for hanging.

Embroidery like this can be placed on many types of towels: bath, kitchen, spa, golf, pillows and sheets too.

Going Greek in apparel

Royal Blue and Greek go great together in this sweatshirt and sweatpants. For this client a greek flag was embroidered on the side of the pant leg and the sweatshirt is embroidered with a famous saying “Molan Labe” translated as “Come and take them.”

It comes from history about the Battle of Thermopylae. King Leonidas leads 300 brave spartan soldiers in battle against the Persians, an army of one million. The Spartans delayed the Persians for 3 days, long enough for Athens to be evacuated and its army readied for battle.

The phrase is used today by Americans who believe in the 2nd Amendment and in the freedom, “The right to keep and bear arms.”

The sweat top and bottoms can be ordered through me and custom embroidered with one of your favorite expressions too.

Jacket Back and Greek Flag on Sleeve continues the theme. Looks beautiful!

Jacket Embroidery

Athletic Apparel

Greek Athletic Apparel

Bed and Breakfast Towels

I wanted to share with you my latest customer order to digitize and embroider onto beautiful white organic towels and soft blue cotton pantry towels. The first step is to take the original artwork and size it exactly as it will appear on the towels. The decision is based on the stitch type and width of satin and fill stitches. The logo is detailed with thick and thin lines and based on embroidery guidelines for stitch length, the finished size was decided upon. I was so excited to create the digitizing using my embroidery software and then translating the file into stitches. The towels are so soft and gorgeous and while a bit tricky to embroider on the organic textured towels, wasn’t impossible with the proper stabilizer. I used Floriani’s Perfect Stick in the hoop and Stitch and Wash as a second stabilizer floating underneath.

What a great way to brand a business and make a great impression.

Hazelnut Farm Bed and Breakfast, Organic Kitchen Towels