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<title>The Push and Pull Every Professional Embroidery Digitizer Should Know</title>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rishi Shah]]></dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[From the world of physics to the world of marketing, the terms “push and pull” are quite popularly used. In fact, push and pull happen to be the basic elements that make up force, which in turn makes the very base of physics. So, how could the world of machine embroidery stay unaffected by something so basic? Well, it isn’t. <a href="http://www.powerstitch.com/blog/the-push-and-pull-every-professional-embroidery-digitizer-should-know/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[From the world of physics to the world of marketing, the terms “push and pull” are quite popularly used. In fact, push and pull happen to be the basic elements that make up force, which in turn makes the very base of physics. So, how could the world of machine embroidery stay unaffected by something so basic? Well, it isn’t. The push and pull factor plays a very significant role in the digitizing process and we will be exploring the same below.
<h2>What Does Push And Pull Have To Do With Embroidery?</h2>
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A common question for the beginner, push and pull has a lot do with something even as delicate as embroidery. The physical forces that act upon the fabric during the sewing process cause certain degrees of shifting, which is referred to as the push and pull. Simply put, the push and pull is the effect of what actually happens to the fabric during the sewing process.
To better understand the concept, you will first need to know what exactly happens when a stitch is formed. In order to form a complete stitch, the bobbin thread actually “pulls” down on the upper thread. So, if you have a firm or stiff material on hand, this pull will have a negligible effect. On the other hand, if you have a stretchy or soft fabric, the effect will become visible in the form of columns or segments that sew out narrower than intended. Additional factors to be considered include the type of stitch used, size of the segment, type and amount of underlay used, density of stitches as well as thread tension.
<h3>The Skinny on Push and Pull</h3>
<ul>
<li>Longer stitches will pull the fabric in around the edges.</li>
<li>Larger areas are more vulnerable to push-pull effects.</li>
<li>Thicker fabrics will cause greater distortion than thinner ones.</li>
<li>High or tight bobbin tension is the root cause of an inward pull.</li>
<li>Unstable fabrics like knits aggravate the pulling in of stitches.</li>
</ul>
Proper underlay is the answer to reining in the effects of push and pull. When digitizing ovals or circles, we recommend the use of a heavy, lattice type underlay. If there is still pulling in at the edges, consider extending the top stitches wherever there is a pull. Appropriate backing and hooping further help control the push-pull effect.
Equipped with these basics and ensuring a test run before delivery will put any <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://www.powerstitch.com/place-order-embroidery/" target="_blank">embroidery digitizer</a> on the road to mastering digitization.
At Powerstitch.com, we are dedicated to educating our customers with expert <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://www.powerstitch.com/" target="_blank">embroidery digitizer</a> advice on the intricacies of commercial machine embroidery. With over 8 years of professional expertise, we are known for impeccably digitized artwork delivered at the most competitive rates, on time, each time.
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<title>Sewing Fields and Embroidery Digitizing Limitations</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2015 10:38:49 +0000</pubDate>
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<category><![CDATA[Embroidery Digitizer]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Embroidery Digitizing]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[hoop size]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[sewing field]]></category>
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<description><![CDATA[Consider this – you have a perfectly digitized design and you’re ready to go forth with the production. However, your embroiderer tells you that the design isn’t suitable for the hoop size or sewing field on the machine and that nothing can be done until the digitizer makes some changes. One of the first thoughts to enter the mind is <a href="http://www.powerstitch.com/blog/sewing-fields-and-embroidery-digitizing-limitations/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Consider this – you have a perfectly digitized design and you’re ready to go forth with the production. However, your embroiderer tells you that the design isn’t suitable for the hoop size or sewing field on the machine and that nothing can be done until the digitizer makes some changes. One of the first thoughts to enter the mind is that you’re stuck with an amateur. But that’s not always true. Even the most experienced digitizers can have trouble figuring out the sewing field and digitize for the correct hoop size.
What is the difference between a Hoop Size and Sewing Field?
In order to understand the difference between hoop size and sewing field, it’s important to understand what the two terms mean. 

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Hoop Size
A hoop is a frame that holds the fabric in place for the machine to sew on the embroidery. Hooping a garment is necessary to keep it taut, as the stitching action tends to wrinkle up the fabric and ultimately distort the embroidery. The size of a hoop depends on the size of the embroidery and should always be conveyed to the embroidery digitizing professional, unless he/she is also the appointed embroiderer. Hoops are available in square as well as rectangular shapes and come in sizes varying from the standard 6”x6” to 12”x8” and much more.
Sewing Field
The sewing field is the area programmed into a machine’s software, beyond which it is not allowed to sew. This sewing area is mostly smaller than where its pantograph can reach and varies immensely from machine to machine. The only exceptions to this limitation are commercial use machines such as Tajima, whose pantograph can continue sewing even beyond the prescribed sewing field.
Now that you understand what these two terms mean, it becomes quite clear how a digitizer can fail to deliver a design that sews within the hoop, as there’s no way of guessing what the sewing field will be even if they know the size of the hoop.
There are many downsides to not clearly stating the sewing field or type of commercial machine you’re about to use for the stitch out. Firstly, the digitizer could create a design that is too large for the field programmed into the machine, which can lead to partial registration. On the other hand, even if the machine is a Tajima and continues sewing outside the field, the needle could end up hitting the hoop, resulting in needle damage, dysfunction and even complete breakdown of the machine. In such a scenario the digitizer will either have to decrease the size of the design or break down the design into smaller sections.
All of the above make it extremely important to notify your <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://www.powerstitch.com/gallery-embroidery/">embroidery digitizing</a> professional regarding the hoop size as well as sewing field of the machine right at the beginning, so that he/she can make provisions in advance and avoid any blame games later.
At <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://www.powerstitch.com/" target="_blank">Powerstitch.com</a>, we offer expert embroidery digitizing services for picture-perfect registration and smooth production runs for all your design needs. With over 8 years of professional expertise, you can count on us for impeccably digitized artwork at the most competitive rates, delivered on time, each time.
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<title>How the Professional Embroidery Digitizer Deals With Large Lettering?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:23:16 +0000</pubDate>
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<category><![CDATA[bags]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Caps]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Embroidery Digitizer]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Embroidery Digitizing]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Huge letters embroidered across t-shirts]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[table runners]]></category>
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<description><![CDATA[These days it’s all about making a bold impression. And, what better way than to capture your audience with huge letters that clearly spell out your game. Huge letters embroidered across t-shirts, caps, table runners, bags and more do tend to leave a much bigger impact. After all, one solid letter will have much better recall value than intricate logos <a href="http://www.powerstitch.com/blog/how-the-professional-embroidery-digitizer-deals-with-large-lettering/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[These days it’s all about making a bold impression. And, what better way than to capture your audience with huge letters that clearly spell out your game. Huge letters embroidered across t-shirts, caps, table runners, bags and more do tend to leave a much bigger impact. After all, one solid letter will have much better recall value than intricate logos or regular text.
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The immense impact value of bold letters is what brings them to the digitizer’s desk. And then it’s up to the professional to turn this bold script into a beautiful creation. While most would imagine that simply increasing the surface area of the embroidery should be good enough to accommodate the needs of heavy-duty text, the truth could not be further. A simple increase in size cannot accommodate the special needs that large embroidery requires, as thread sagging and gaps tend to be a major concern. Also, one of the biggest downsides of having to dole out large letters is that even the smallest of mistakes tend to get magnified at such a scale.
This is why we’ve put together a few pointers that’ll help you keep the bigger picture both bold and beautiful:
<ul>
<li>Know Your Limitations</li>
</ul>
One of the first and most important aspects of achieving success with big letters as an embroidery digitizer is knowing your limitations. The most common mistake made here is the use of satin stitches well beyond their range. Always remember that the maximum length of your satin stitch should not exceed .40 inches, even though most machines can handle a .50-.54. This is important as the thread begins to loop at such a length. So, we recommend keeping the stitches short and sweet and probably shifting to a fill.
<ul>
<li>Don’t Just Automate</li>
</ul>
While it’s extremely tempting to limit yourself to the tools and settings available in your software, don’t just stop there. Even though you can go into Font Help and figure out the maximum as well as minimum size for a particular font from its properties, don’t restrict yourself. As an expert embroidery digitizer who knows his/her software, you can easily go ahead and increase the maximum height of the font and simply change the pattern of the sew out to something more suitable that offers gap-free coverage using the properties tab. We highly recommend doing a test run to see the results as well.
<ul>
<li>Settle The Details</li>
</ul>
Make sure to pay special attention to the push and pull of the fabric when digitizing large letters. Also remember that underlay stitches are a must, so that there are no gaps in your final sew out and your embroidery doesn’t end up bulletproof. 
Also, do not hesitate to recommend appliqué as a great alternative to stitching out the entire design. Appliqué will not only help your penny-conscious customers save on stitches, but also give out great results in a fraction of the time.
At Powerstitch.com, we believe in educating our customers about how an <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://www.powerstitch.com/">embroidery digitizer</a> can help lend their personal do or professional campaign with that “wow” factor. With over 8 years of professional expertise, we are known for impeccably digitized artwork delivered at the most competitive rates, on time, each time.
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<title>Understanding Underlay Terminology for Easy Embroidery Digitizing</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2015 07:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rishi Shah]]></dc:creator>
<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[3D puff designs]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[digitized artwork]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Easy Embroidery Digitizing]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Embroidery Digitizing]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Underlay Embroidery Digitizer]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Underlay Embroidery Digitizing]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Underlay Terminology]]></category>
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<description><![CDATA[While understanding the types of underlay is winning half the battle, the second half is to get a grip on the settings and common terminology used. When handling any kind of software, there happen to be a few universal terms that you will come across when looking into the settings. Knowing what these terms mean and then exploring the same <a href="http://www.powerstitch.com/blog/understanding-underlay-terminology-for-easy-embroidery-digitizing/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[While understanding the types of underlay is winning half the battle, the second half is to get a grip on the settings and common terminology used. When handling any kind of software, there happen to be a few universal terms that you will come across when looking into the settings. Knowing what these terms mean and then exploring the same will offer you a better edge and help make that learning curve less steep. This revisiting of the basics will also help improve efficiency, no matter what your skill level.
Here’s an insight into the common tools and terminology you’re most likely to come across when digitizing underlay:
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<ul>
<li>Density – The density tool helps you decide the thickness of the underlay stitches. While the norm is 10.5 spi, you can increase or decrease the same according to your fabric and design requirements. </li>

<li>Angle – This tool helps you adjust the angle on your underlay. For instance, when dealing with leather, in addition to keeping the density low, it is recommended to rotate the underlay to 45 degrees.</li>

<li>Stitch Length – This tool will help you establish the length of each stitch in the underlay. Very useful when embroidery digitizing for 3D puff designs. While keeping the stitch length shorter for smaller sizes and 3D foam designs is the way to go, do remember it will add to your final stitch count.</li>

<li>Drop Run Stitch – This setting helps with the accurate placement of run stitches and comes with options like at anchor, none and chord gap. While At Anchor will help you drop the run stitch and only penetrate it at anchor points, None will allow the run stitches to cover the stitch length and Chord Gap helps shorten the stitches at the top of any curve for a crisp stitch out. Also, the Max Chord Gap will help you set the maximum gap between two points on a Bezier curve.</li>

<li>Inset – This is one term you’ll hear more often than not as you set out on your embroidery digitizing endeavor. It refers to the distance at which the underlay stitch is placed from the edge of the top (decorative) stitches, so that it stays concealed in the final output. While Inset A refers to the outside inset, Inset B helps establish the inside inset.</li>

<li>Sequence – This tool helps you decide which type of underlay should sew on first. For instance, you’d like to place a perpendicular before a zigzag for extra support.</li>

<li>Repeats – As the name suggests, this tool comes in handy when you want the underlay to be repeated for a certain spot.</li>

<li>Override – At times, you might want to use a different style of underlay than programmed into the settings, and the override tool helps make it happen.</li>

</ul>
At Powerstitch.com, we offer expert <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://www.powerstitch.com/">embroidery digitizing</a> services for picture-perfect registration and smooth production runs for all your design needs. With over 8 years of professional expertise, you can count on us for impeccably digitized artwork at the most competitive rates, delivered on time, each time.
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<title>Step-By-Step Guide to Embroidery Digitizing Single Color Designs</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2015 12:21:32 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rishi Shah]]></dc:creator>
<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Embroidery Digitizing]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[embroidery digitizing plan]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Embroidery Digitizing Single Color]]></category>
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<description><![CDATA[Whether you’re new to digitizing or been in the field for a considerable amount of time, there’s always something new to learn and master. In this sprint to master everything at once, one usually forgets all about the basics. However, as they say that only a strong foundation can hold a sustainable structure successfully, so is the case with embroidery. <a href="http://www.powerstitch.com/blog/step-by-step-guide-to-embroidery-digitizing-single-color-designs/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Whether you’re new to digitizing or been in the field for a considerable amount of time, there’s always something new to learn and master. In this sprint to master everything at once, one usually forgets all about the basics. However, as they say that only a strong foundation can hold a sustainable structure successfully, so is the case with embroidery. Only once you understand the ins and outs of a simple design, can you go ahead and offer your clients flawless embroidery.
This is why we bring you a simple, step-by-step guide to help master the basics of a single color design. Once done with this, you can go ahead and improvise to offer a wide variety of color options to your customers that register with utmost efficiency. The purpose of this guide is to not only equip you with the fundamentals, but also ensure that minimal time and effort is put into production – giving your clients a pleasant experience that keeps them coming back for more.
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<ul>
<ul>
<li>To begin any design, you will first need to trace an outline using the run tool or simply, run stitches. For this, you’ll be required to place your points and set a stitch length. This is called punching the design. The goal is to create the entire design in one go, without any trims in between.</li>
<li>When embroidery digitizing for a single color design, make sure to assign a shorter stitch length than the rest of the design around corners and areas with fine detailing for crisp registration.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>In order to get a single trim at the end, you will either need to digitize bottom up, or center out. The center out method works best for caps and jacket backs as it automatically reduces the push.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>As mentioned earlier, a smaller stitch length helps create sharp corners and finer detailing. However, this adds to the number of stitches used in the design. At this point, you might need to retrace your steps and look to strike a balance. Revision should always be an integral part of your embroidery digitizing plan.</li>
<li>At times, you might also need to omit certain details from the original design, as they are too small to recreate. Remember to communicate the same to your client at the earliest.</li>
<li>Once done punching the design, you should now be able to put in an underlay and add satin stitches to trace out the entire design and make it more prominent.</li>
</ul>
And voila, you’re done! Now you have a bold, finely detailed single color design that contrasts with the fabric that’s showing through. At this point, you could also add a contour stitch and lattice to the empty areas and cover them up with fills in different colors for a complete design.
At Powerstitch.com, we offer expert <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://www.powerstitch.com/">embroidery digitizing</a> advice and services for picture-perfect registration and smooth production runs for simple to complex design needs. With over 8 years of professional expertise, you can count on us for impeccably digitized artwork at the most competitive rates, delivered on time, each time.
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<title>Why an Embroidery Digitizer Should Always Test Run Designs?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2015 14:04:16 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rishi Shah]]></dc:creator>
<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[digitized embroidery]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[digitizers]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Embroidery Digitizer]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Embroidery Digitizing]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Fabric]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[professional digitizers]]></category>
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<description><![CDATA[Digitizing isn’t just about feeding a design into the software, handing over the files and walking over to the next client post delivery. It’s an intricate process that requires attention every step of the way – right from the initial brief to the digitization and ultimate production. Taking a look at any machine embroidery forum or social media group these <a href="http://www.powerstitch.com/blog/why-an-embroidery-digitizer-should-always-test-run-designs/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Digitizing isn’t just about feeding a design into the software, handing over the files and walking over to the next client post delivery. It’s an intricate process that requires attention every step of the way – right from the initial brief to the digitization and ultimate production.
Taking a look at any machine embroidery forum or social media group these days, it’s easy to recognize that most digitizers are missing out on a very crucial step in the process – Testing. Yes, testing is perhaps the most critical aspect of the entire digitization process, as it can save you from a whole world of trouble and frustration during production. An untested design can lead to damaged needles, failed stabilizer combinations, misaligned stitches, gaps in the embroidery, puckering and what not.
 
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Here’s a look into the top reasons why every design – no matter how simple it might be – should go through a test run before it leaves the digitizer’s desk:
Time is Precious
As an <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://www.powerstitch.com/" target="_blank">embroidery digitizer</a>, if you think running that quality test will be a waste of time, think again! Even if you’re running late, that deadline is closing in on you, you’ve run out of scrap fabric, make sure to make arrangements to run that test. This initial time spent on testing will prove to be an investment, since it will save you and your client a lot of time that could be wasted on production hiccups and then re-digitizing.
Mistakes Will Cost You
Believe it or not, but taking the risk of not testing your design can cost you and your client. While your client could face a heavier bill due to frequent thread/needle damage, ruined fabric and stabilizers, you could end up losing the client altogether.
Software Glitches Are a Reality
As an embroidery digitizer, relying solely on the accuracy of technology is not a prudent thing to do. Not only can the software miss out on various practical aspects of sewing that come through experience, but also get corrupted during upload or download. This makes it all the more imperative to double check on your designs even after they have been converted successfully.
Once the digitization is complete, we recommend testing the design on a fabric similar to what it’s finally going to be sewed onto. This means keeping a whole variety of scrap fabric handy or investing in getting samples of the fabric you’ve started digitizing for will make for flawless deliveries and minimal customer complaints.
At Powerstitch.com, we train each and every <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://www.powerstitch.com/place-order-embroidery/" target="_blank">embroidery digitizer</a> on our team to test your designs twice – once for brief-compliance and the second time for production efficiency. With over 8 years of professional expertise, you can count on us for impeccably digitized artwork that delivers spot-on results, while saving you time and money.
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<title>When to Seek Fresh Embroidery Digitizing For the Same Design?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2015 12:23:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The bottom line happens to be the driving force for any business. However, another important aspect of doing business is promoting your product or service. The more people know and recognize you, the more the chances of success. To this effect, businesses go ahead and invest millions in their marketing strategies. And, without a doubt, the benefits ring in sooner <a href="http://www.powerstitch.com/blog/when-to-seek-fresh-embroidery-digitizing-for-the-same-design/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The bottom line happens to be the driving force for any business. However, another important aspect of doing business is promoting your product or service. The more people know and recognize you, the more the chances of success. To this effect, businesses go ahead and invest millions in their marketing strategies. And, without a doubt, the benefits ring in sooner or later.
One of the leading dilemmas that business managers suffer from these days is when to spend and when to save. After all, spending every dime of your profit on marketing efforts can never be a prudent thing to do. This dilemma often leads to managers trying to cut corners and save on whatever they can. However, there happens to be a fine line between skimping, spending and investing.
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When it comes to getting logos digitized for the first time, decision makers know that they are making the right choice and have no doubt whether to spend or save. However, when it comes to re-digitizing the same logo or design when a few elements have changed, they tend to wonder whether it’ll be considered as wise spending or splurging.
The following are the most common examples of when you’ll need to call for fresh embroidery digitizing for the same design along with the reasoning that’ll help you decide for yourself whether it turns out to be a waste or an investment:
Scaling – One of the primary reasons you would need to head back to your embroidery digitizing professional is when you need to shrink or enlarge your logo or design. While you might think this to be an easy task that can be taken care of with simple adjustments in the software, it actually happens to be a lot more complex. This is because your digitizer will need to look at the design afresh and see how a change in size will affect the type of stitches used, stitch length, stitch count, sewing strategy, push/pull compensation and even that the design doesn’t end up with gaps due to insufficient stitches. Also, if it is a 3D puff design or one with special effects, digitizing afresh becomes all the more essential. A simple change in the angle of the design too could require re-digitization.
Change of Fabric – So you’ve decided to upgrade your employee uniform or promotional giveaways from thick polyester to comfortable cotton or regular fleece to haute leather. Going to your embroiderer with the old digitized files for your logo will be a big mistake, as different fabrics register designs very differently. You could not only end up with ruined garments and poor embroidery, but also disrupted production runs which could add to your bill with damaged needles, frequent thread breaks and even jammed machinery.
Change of Garment Type – You love how that logo sits on the t-shirt and want to replicate it on baseball caps. You’re wondering whether you can get away with the program used on your t-shirts, as they’re both 100% cotton. The answer here would be “no”. <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://www.powerstitch.com/place-order-embroidery/">Embroidery digitizing</a> for a shirt, cap, bag or even jacket for that matter is very different as their respective surfaces are very diverse. While shirts are flat, caps and circular in shape, thus requiring a completely different set of skills and instructions. Again, lost production time and ruined fabric can pile up the losses.
At Powerstitch.com, we offer expert <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://www.powerstitch.com/gallery-embroidery/">embroidery digitizing</a> services for picture perfect registration and smooth production runs for all your design needs. With over 8 years of professional expertise, you can count on us for impeccably digitized artwork at the most competitive rates, delivered on time, each time.
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<title>Partner With Your Embroidery Digitizer to Nail That Family Reunion</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2015 11:28:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rishi Shah]]></dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Whether it’s a holiday season get-together or mid-summer family reunion, everybody looks forward to taking back something special. And, that something special has to be more than just memories and selfies. Typically, most people just get to take home color coordinated t-shirts or Frisbees or goodie bags full of sweets. However, if you want to spice things up at your <a href="http://www.powerstitch.com/blog/partner-with-your-embroidery-digitizer-to-nail-that-family-reunion/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Whether it’s a holiday season get-together or mid-summer family reunion, everybody looks forward to taking back something special. And, that something special has to be more than just memories and selfies. Typically, most people just get to take home color coordinated t-shirts or Frisbees or goodie bags full of sweets. However, if you want to spice things up at your annual do and create something that lasts, we suggest taking the help of a professional digitizer.
Family reunions are a wonderful time for everyone to come together and catch up on lost time. However, if you throw in a keepsake that’s fun and personal to commemorate the event, each member will walk away with a lasting memory. And, here’s where embroidery comes in. Unlike printed material, embroidery has a longer lifespan, a quality that can really turn around the way folks treat your souvenir after they’ve left.
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Here’s a look at some fun items that you can personalize with the help of an embroidery digitizing professional:
Baseball Caps – If you’re looking for functionality during and after the reunion, you simply can’t go wrong with baseball caps. They’re not only a hit with the kids, but also with adults. You can buy them in bulk and discuss what you want to sew on with your embroidery digitizer. You could have your family’s last name on the front as “Team Simpson” and date of the reunion on the back, or have your last name as well as date on the back and have the reunion tagline on the front.
Lanyards – Unusual, but fun, lanyards are a great way to commemorate the event and have your folks use them later as well. Kids can use them to wear their IDs, whereas adults can use them to hang their keys, badges or even whistle. One of the most cost-effective giveaways on our list, you could buy these in bulk and have them embroidered for a keepsake that lasts really long.
Beach Towels – If your get-together has a beachy vibe or a pool-side party scheduled in, personalized beach towels are an amazing way to take home sweet memories. The best part about this giveaway is that you can find these at your local thrift store in bulk and have a whole variety of colors at your disposal. These are also perfect for embroidery as they are made of 100% cotton. Simply consult your <a style="color:rgb(0, 0, 255)"href="http://www.powerstitch.com/">embroidery digitizer</a> on what information will look best where, and you’ll have a very useful parting gift.
Tote Bags – These rank highest on our list for fun, versatility and function. Personalized tote bags won’t just look great holding all those goodies that you’re sending off your family with, but also look awesome when used as a shopping bag. Yes, now your kiddos will remember you every time they go to the mall or local store. Also, they have a lot of surface area to hold embroidery, which makes the sky the limit for your creativity.
At Powerstitch.com, we believe in educating our customers about how an <a style="color:rgb(0, 0, 255)"href="http://www.powerstitch.com/place-order-embroidery/">embroidery digitizer</a> can help lend their personal do or professional campaign with that “wow” factor. With over 8 years of professional expertise, we are known for impeccably digitized artwork delivered at the most competitive rates, on time, each time.
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<title>Embroidery Digitizing Tips for Picture-Perfect Registration</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2015 12:08:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rishi Shah]]></dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Whether you’re getting your custom embroidery digitized for the first time, or the umpteenth, if it doesn’t register right, it can cause a whole lot of anxiety. Registration defects can range from puckering to thick embroidery, crinkled fabric, stitches that don’t line up against each other and rippled designs. While most people would be tempted to blame the digitizer at <a href="http://www.powerstitch.com/blog/embroidery-digitizing-tips-for-picture-perfect-registration/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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Whether you’re getting your custom embroidery digitized for the first time, or the umpteenth, if it doesn’t register right, it can cause a whole lot of anxiety. Registration defects can range from puckering to thick embroidery, crinkled fabric, stitches that don’t line up against each other and rippled designs. While most people would be tempted to blame the digitizer at this point, there exist a whole bunch of reasons that can lead to registration woes.
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Most reputed digitizers will test their designs before sending across the digitized files. This means that there will either be a sample or image of the sample sew out establishing the fact that the problem does not lie with the digitization. This further means that there are a couple of things that you should look into on the production floor to rule out and solve the problem.
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Two of the most common registration problems include displacement and distortion. Let’s take a look into what these problem areas could look like. One of the most common examples for displacement is when a border does not line up with the fill stitches inside, and you can see gaps within elements of the embroidery. On the other hand, distortion could include puckering of the fabric after it is unhooped.

<h2 style="color:#000; font-size:20px;">Solving Displacement Issues</h2>

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When dealing with displacement, you should first look into the hooping/framing of the fabric. Make sure that the fabric tension is just right, it has been properly loaded onto the machine and also that the frames themselves are not work out and loose.
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Once certain that everything sits right on the hooping front, you should next check into the backing. You should have the right type and weight of backing/stabilizer in place according to your choice of fabric. You should also make sure that you’ve used enough backing or pieces for larger areas and that everything is hooped firmly into place.
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At times, running the machine too fast will cause registration issues. In such a scenario, you should go ahead and lower the machine speed. However, if you’re still facing displacement concerns, the design will have to be sent back to the <a href="http://www.powerstitch.com/place-order-embroidery/">embroidery digitizing</a> bench to edit the pull compensation on the piece.
<h3 style="color:#000; font-size:20px;">Sorting Distortion Issues</h3>
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One of the most obvious reasons for a distorted design is if the fabric is being stretched excessively after framing. To remedy this, you should make sure the frame sits smoothly on the fabric, follow the grain of the fabric to check for straightness and never tug or pull at the material after it has been hooped.
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An incorrect size or type of needle too could be responsible for distortion. Mechanical problems or obstructions in the frame or frame sash movement could also be to blame for distortion. However, if none of the above fit the bill, you should check with your embroidery digitizing professional to reduce the number of stitches to suit the fabric.
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<title>Stabilizers From An Embroidery Digitizer Perspective</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2015 11:46:47 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Consider this – you’ve got your digitized file, you’re on the production floor and have the first embroidered piece in hand. BUT, the outlines are way off and the stitches don’t even meet in many areas, or the stitches have just bulked up into a big knotty mess. You go ahead to confirm with your digitizer and he/she swears they’ve <a href="http://www.powerstitch.com/blog/stabilizers-from-an-embroidery-digitizer-perspective/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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Consider this – you’ve got your digitized file, you’re on the production floor and have the first embroidered piece in hand. BUT, the outlines are way off and the stitches don’t even meet in many areas, or the stitches have just bulked up into a big knotty mess. You go ahead to confirm with your digitizer and he/she swears they’ve double checked the file and there’s nothing wrong with it.
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<h2>What do you do now? The answer is rather simple – check if you’re using the right stabilizer.</h2>
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Yes, not having the right stabilizer in place can ruin everything. If you don’t use any or use too less, then the fabric will be too loose to register the design properly. On the other hand, if you use too much, you run the risk of killing the fabric and messing up the design.
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With the increasing popularity of machine embroidery, the market has been flooded with a whole range of stabilizers. However, as an expert <a title="Embroidery Digitizer" href="http://www.powerstitch.com/place-order-embroidery/">embroidery digitizer</a> firm that’s been in the industry for almost a decade, we’ve come to conclude that there are about 4 basic types of stabilizers that you should know about –
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Cut-away: These are permanent stabilizers that stay on the fabric, keeping it stable throughout the embroidery process and even afterwards. Cut-aways work best for knitted or loosely woven fabrics, as they keep the design from stretching out with frequent washing and wearing. In order to remove cut-away stabilizers, it’s best to first roughly cut out the excess and then use a sharp pair of embroidery scissors to trim close to the stitching. Cut-aways come in light to heavy weight variants.
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Tear-away: These are temporary stabilizers. As the name suggests, they are torn away after the embroidery process is complete. However, do keep in mind to use a tear-away that will tear in all directions instead of just one for best results. It’s best to use tear-away stabilizers when you have firmly woven, natural fibers on hand that tend to relax and lay flatter after stitching. Tear-away stabilizers come in light to heavy weight as well as fusible and non-fusible variants.
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Heat-away: These are temporary stabilizers as well. Heat-away stabilizers make for a great pick when the fabric is too delicate to handle a tear-away or too sheer for a cut-away. These work best on delicate, non-washable fabrics or when you are using off-the-edge stitching techniques. While these can be easily removed with an iron, one must read all the instructions and proceed with caution. These are available in the form of woven sheets as well as plastic film.
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Wash-away: As the name suggests, wash-away stabilizers can easily be washed off using water alone and are designed to offer temporary support so that the stitches don’t sink in. These are best used for mesh-like, delicate fabrics as well as those that are difficult to mark. Wash-away or water soluble stabilizers are also great for appliqués and cutwork. These are available in the form of plastic films, paper sheets, brush-on as well as spray-able liquids.
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So, before calling your <a title="Embroidery Digitizer" href="http://www.powerstitch.com/">embroidery digitizer</a> regarding why the design didn’t turn out as desired, you should look into getting the right stabilizer in place. It will also pay to consult your embroidery digitizer on the stitch density of the design, so that you can choose the right weight stabilizer. Remember, the denser the stitch count, the heavier the stabilizer should be.
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At Powerstitch.com, we believe in educating our customers with the intricacies of what an embroidery digitizer does in order to help them get the best value for their money. With over 8 years of professional expertise, we are known for impeccably digitized artwork delivered at the most competitive rates, on time, each time.
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