Popular Thread Colors: Are there popular thread colors for embroidered logos? Yes! As you might guess shades of green are "in" now - especially light greens. White is also a current favorite. White print against a dark background looks good but white thread doesn't always have the same affect because every individual strand is noticeable. Your embroiderer can add topping to improve the appearance or use silver thread instead. Silver thread will look "white" without the imperfections.
Promotional Give-away: Need a give-away that will be worn and seen? Have polar fleece vests embroidered with your business logo. Vests provide an extra layer of warmth whether worn under a jacket or over a sweatshirt. Everyone will love the soft and cozy feel of custom embroidered polar fleece vests.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Embroidered Logo Tips: Collar Logos?
Embroider your business logo on a polo shirt collar? It sounds like a good idea but make sure you aren't trying to fit too many stitches into a small area. Remember - at the most you'll have 1" height. Keep it simple by using just a name or basic image and save the rest for your left chest logo!
Unsure about ordering custom embroidery on line? Pricing should be better but how can you make sure the shirt style will work? Request sample shirts to checkout styling and sizing. Want to verify the embroidery quality? Have an embroidered sample mailed to you so you can check the overall sizing, readability and thread colors.
Need an inexpensive way to advertise your business during the colder months? Distribute custom embroidered knit caps and beanies to your employees, friends and family. Wearing embroidered apparel is a great way to inexpensively advertise your business wherever you go!
Unsure about ordering custom embroidery on line? Pricing should be better but how can you make sure the shirt style will work? Request sample shirts to checkout styling and sizing. Want to verify the embroidery quality? Have an embroidered sample mailed to you so you can check the overall sizing, readability and thread colors.
Need an inexpensive way to advertise your business during the colder months? Distribute custom embroidered knit caps and beanies to your employees, friends and family. Wearing embroidered apparel is a great way to inexpensively advertise your business wherever you go!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Logo Embroidery Questions: Docx Files Accepted?
Can Word files be used as artwork for an embroidery set-up? Doc/docx files are "word" rather than "image" files. They aren't particularily good at maintaining proportions and colors so they can't be depended on to accurately present a logo. Also, they can automatically substitute fonts when a needed font isn't installed in the viewer's system and thus change the look of a design. Finally, Word images are low resolution images so small details may be difficult to see if the image is resized.
What's the best solution if you only have a docx file and you want to use that file for an embroidery set-up? If the file contains only text, have it recreated in an artwork program. What if the file contains an image? Either vectorize (convert to line art) it or have it redrawn in an artwork program so you have clean art for your embroidery set-up. Either way, be sure to approve a jpeg version of your new artwork file before it is set-up for embroidery.
What's the best solution if you only have a docx file and you want to use that file for an embroidery set-up? If the file contains only text, have it recreated in an artwork program. What if the file contains an image? Either vectorize (convert to line art) it or have it redrawn in an artwork program so you have clean art for your embroidery set-up. Either way, be sure to approve a jpeg version of your new artwork file before it is set-up for embroidery.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Embroidered Logo: Size It Right!
You are in charge of ordering embroidered button down shirts for XYZ business. You'll need to approve a digital proof. How can you be sure your logo is sized correctly? Your best bet is to pick an experienced embroiderer because they'll know what size will work. What are the considerations when sizing a logo?
First, the overall size of a heart logo (small front logo) is 3.25" - 3.75" wide and/or tall. Sometimes if a logo is horizontally orientated and not very tall, 4" wide works better. Generally speaking, you'll want to preserve the correct proportions in your design but what happens with tag line text that is too small to read after your logo is sized to 4" wide? You can either increase the size of the text so it is proportionally larger, split the tag line into two lines or eliminate it.
Another common diliema is how wide should a "tall" logo be? In this case, you're usually better if your design isn't too wide so the overall size isn't too big. What if all your text can't be clearly read? This may indicate the need to eliminate at least one of the elements so the remaining items can be enlarged or given more surronding space. Finally, what is the proper "reading" distance for an embroidered logo? Three feet!
First, the overall size of a heart logo (small front logo) is 3.25" - 3.75" wide and/or tall. Sometimes if a logo is horizontally orientated and not very tall, 4" wide works better. Generally speaking, you'll want to preserve the correct proportions in your design but what happens with tag line text that is too small to read after your logo is sized to 4" wide? You can either increase the size of the text so it is proportionally larger, split the tag line into two lines or eliminate it.
Another common diliema is how wide should a "tall" logo be? In this case, you're usually better if your design isn't too wide so the overall size isn't too big. What if all your text can't be clearly read? This may indicate the need to eliminate at least one of the elements so the remaining items can be enlarged or given more surronding space. Finally, what is the proper "reading" distance for an embroidered logo? Three feet!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Embroidered Logo Tips: Duplicate Design?
Need to copy an existing embroidered design? Your group has custom embroidered sweatshirts they've ordered before and want to order again but your previous decorator is no longer in business. Can another embroiderer duplicate your design without having the original digitized file?
Yes, with the right information. In addition to your artwork, supply your decorator with an embroidered sweatshirt so they can see the thread colors, overall size and stitch types in your design. A sample will illustrate how your design was interpreted into stitch format. With this knowledge details such as border thicknesses, text spacing and tag line sizing will match your existing embroidered logo.
Yes, with the right information. In addition to your artwork, supply your decorator with an embroidered sweatshirt so they can see the thread colors, overall size and stitch types in your design. A sample will illustrate how your design was interpreted into stitch format. With this knowledge details such as border thicknesses, text spacing and tag line sizing will match your existing embroidered logo.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Logo Embroidery Explained
Go offcenter! Want a new look for your custom embroidered hats? If your embroidered logo isn't too wide and is 2" high or less consider an off center placement and attract attention to your business logo!
Looking for a budget-friendly polo that lasts? Ask your embroiderer! The cheapest shirts aren't necessarily as durable as styles that are slightly more expensive. Your embroiderer can recommend a polo shirt that will suit your needs and be the best buy for your buck!
Looking for a budget-friendly polo that lasts? Ask your embroiderer! The cheapest shirts aren't necessarily as durable as styles that are slightly more expensive. Your embroiderer can recommend a polo shirt that will suit your needs and be the best buy for your buck!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Logo Embroidery Explained
What is LT? "LT" indicates size "large tall". A size LT polo shirt is sized like a L with an additional 2" - 3" inches length in the sleeves and torso.
Youth Sized Logos: Can an embroidered logo be decreased in size to accommodate toddler and youth-sized shirts? Most logos can be decreased by 10% to 20% for toddler and youth sizes.
Replace Design? Can a design embroidered on a jacket be replaced with a new design? Usually not. Although it may be possible to remove the unwanted stitches often the material will be somewhat damaged by the remaining needle holes.
Youth Sized Logos: Can an embroidered logo be decreased in size to accommodate toddler and youth-sized shirts? Most logos can be decreased by 10% to 20% for toddler and youth sizes.
Replace Design? Can a design embroidered on a jacket be replaced with a new design? Usually not. Although it may be possible to remove the unwanted stitches often the material will be somewhat damaged by the remaining needle holes.
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