Machine embroidery guides
Plain-English guides to the decisions behind a good embroidery file: formats, stitch types, hoops, stabilizers, lettering and artwork.
- 6 min readEmbroidery file formats explainedWhat each machine embroidery format is, which machines read it, and how to pick and convert the right one.Read the guide
- 6 min readHow to digitize a logo for embroideryA practical walk-through from logo file to tested embroidery file, and when a professional digitizer is worth it.Read the guide
- 6 min readSatin stitch vs fill stitch: when to use eachHow satin, tatami fill and running stitches differ, the widths each one suits, and how to choose.Read the guide
- 6 min readEmbroidery hoop sizes: a practical guideStandard hoop sizes with their real sewing fields, how to choose one and what to do when a design is too big.Read the guide
- 6 min readEmbroidery stabilizer guide: which backing for which fabricThe stabilizer types, which one each fabric needs and how to hoop for a flat, pucker-free result.Read the guide
- 6 min readMinimum text size for embroideryHow small embroidered text can go, and how to make small lettering readable.Read the guide
- 6 min readHow to prepare an image for embroidery digitizingA checklist for turning a logo or picture into artwork that digitizes cleanly.Read the guide
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