Once you have a good idea of how your embroidered shirts will look its time to find an embroiderer. Look for someone who will answer your questions, has reasonable pricing and will provide quality work. If you need your shirts for an upcoming event, ask upfront if your deadline can be met.
After you've chosen an embroiderer, verify that they will supply you with an embroidery set-up proof before your shirts are embroidered. Although many embroiderers prefer to email the embroidery set-up, if you have any questions about the quality of the embroidery, readability of the design or the thread colors request an embroidered sample before your order is embroidered.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Embroidered Polos: Make Them Look Good!
Another important consideration is your required sizes and shirt color. If you need extended sizes that usually isn't a problem because many new styles are available up to 6X but if you need tall sizes that will eliminate most styles. As for color, if you want a basic color then you'll have many choices but if you need a particular shade of green for example, your choices are limited.
An often overlooked detail in the design process is choosing a shirt color that works well with your logo. Many people choose a shirt color that is the same color as a major element in their logo. If the logo element doesn't border the shirt then this can reinforce the impact of your logo but if the shirt is the same color as text or another element in your logo and that element isn't against a background then the text won't be readable.
An often overlooked detail in the design process is choosing a shirt color that works well with your logo. Many people choose a shirt color that is the same color as a major element in their logo. If the logo element doesn't border the shirt then this can reinforce the impact of your logo but if the shirt is the same color as text or another element in your logo and that element isn't against a background then the text won't be readable.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Order Custom Embroidery
You've decided to purchase custom embroidered shirts. You've never bought shirts before so you're uncertain about ordering. How can you make sure your shirts look good?
Start by using a graphic designer to design your logo. Tell them you plan to have your logo embroidered so they will design a logo that works well for embroidery. After you've approved your new logo you're ready to choose a shirt.
Choosing the right shirt is largely based on who will wear the shirts and where the shirts will be worn. While most groups prefer a polo, button down shirts are also popular. In addition to picking a basic style, also consider different features such as moisture management, wrinkle and fade-free shirts.
Start by using a graphic designer to design your logo. Tell them you plan to have your logo embroidered so they will design a logo that works well for embroidery. After you've approved your new logo you're ready to choose a shirt.
Choosing the right shirt is largely based on who will wear the shirts and where the shirts will be worn. While most groups prefer a polo, button down shirts are also popular. In addition to picking a basic style, also consider different features such as moisture management, wrinkle and fade-free shirts.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Embroidery Questions Answered:
More questions and answers:
Q: Can T-shirts be embroidered?
A: T-shirts can be embroidered as long as the design isn't too stitch intensive. If your design has a large area of solid thread then it probably isn't suitable for embroidery.
Q: How much room is there on a visor for an embroidered design?
A: The embroidered area on a visor is limited to 4" wide by 1 1/4" high. Usually a business or event name works best for custom embroidered visors.
Q: Can T-shirts be embroidered?
A: T-shirts can be embroidered as long as the design isn't too stitch intensive. If your design has a large area of solid thread then it probably isn't suitable for embroidery.
Q: How much room is there on a visor for an embroidered design?
A: The embroidered area on a visor is limited to 4" wide by 1 1/4" high. Usually a business or event name works best for custom embroidered visors.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Embroidery Questions Answered:
The following are embroidery questions that we often receive:
Q: What is a sandwich bill hat?
A: A sandwich bill hat is a style that has a contrasting color on the edge of the brim. A popular use is to choose a hat with a sandwich brim color that is the same as a color in your logo. For example, if your business name is in white thread, if you pick a hat style with a white sandwich color then this will reinforce your business name and give you unique-looking custom embroidered hats.
Q: Can the embroidered logo I used for my polo shirts be used for hats?
A: Possibly. Generally speaking, designs for hats must be set-up differently then polo shirt designs although some shirt logos will sew well on hats. Also, hat designs have a 2" height restriction whereas logos designed for polo shirts may be "taller". In addition, due to the curved surface of hats, very small text won't embroider as well on hats.
Q: What is a sandwich bill hat?
A: A sandwich bill hat is a style that has a contrasting color on the edge of the brim. A popular use is to choose a hat with a sandwich brim color that is the same as a color in your logo. For example, if your business name is in white thread, if you pick a hat style with a white sandwich color then this will reinforce your business name and give you unique-looking custom embroidered hats.
Q: Can the embroidered logo I used for my polo shirts be used for hats?
A: Possibly. Generally speaking, designs for hats must be set-up differently then polo shirt designs although some shirt logos will sew well on hats. Also, hat designs have a 2" height restriction whereas logos designed for polo shirts may be "taller". In addition, due to the curved surface of hats, very small text won't embroider as well on hats.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Embroidered Polos: Add Your Web Address!
You need to order custom embroidered polo shirts. You'd like to add your web address because your site is fairly new and it could use more exposure. Locating the address on the front of the shirts would be great but there isn't enough room underneath your logo. What about embroidering it on the back of the polo?
A back design will work if its placed in the shoulder blade area. Unlike sweatshirts or jackets, polo shirt fabric doesn't have enough weight to support a large embroidered logo so you'll have to use a smaller design. It won't have the same effect as a full back logo but it will be readable when you are waiting in line during your daily travels. If the design is located four to five inches below the collar then the collar will help "frame" your embroidery so it doesn't look lost on the shirt. If that doesn't work for you, consider embroidering your web address on the back of hats.
A back design will work if its placed in the shoulder blade area. Unlike sweatshirts or jackets, polo shirt fabric doesn't have enough weight to support a large embroidered logo so you'll have to use a smaller design. It won't have the same effect as a full back logo but it will be readable when you are waiting in line during your daily travels. If the design is located four to five inches below the collar then the collar will help "frame" your embroidery so it doesn't look lost on the shirt. If that doesn't work for you, consider embroidering your web address on the back of hats.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Embroidery: Advertise Wherever You Go
Do you wear your embroidered logo wherever you go - the grocery store, the train, the bank? Any place where you'll be seen by a lot of people provides a great opportunity to spread the word about your business by wearing custom embroidered hats and jackets. As I write I'm standing in a grocery line (#70 is up and I'm #9) so I have plenty of time to see what everyone is wearing. Someone has a Harley Davidson jacket on and another man is advertising a local construction business. Me? -My cart is filled with reusable grocery bags embroidered with my logo. But what about everyone else? In this resort community where everyone either owns a business or knows someone who does why would anyone miss this chance to advertise? So you're off to Home Depot. Are you wearing your logo or will you miss an excellent opportunity to advertise your business?
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