Embroidery digitizing and vector art
Files that stitch clean the first time.
Digitizing and vector artwork for decorators, screen printers, workwear suppliers and promo companies worldwide.
How it works
Embroidery or vector, the same simple process.
Send your artwork
Email a logo, sketch or photo with the size, garment and the file type you need.
We digitize or vectorize
Embroidery is digitized in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio. Artwork is redrawn as clean vector.
Receive your files
In 6 to 12 hours: DST, PES or EMB for embroidery, and AI, CDR, EPS, PDF or PNG for vector.
Use it, adjust if needed
Stitch it or print it. Small adjustments are free.
The craft
Every stitch type, set up for the fabric.
A good file is more than a traced logo. We digitize in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio, the industry-standard software, and choose the stitch type, direction, density and underlay for each part of your design and each garment.
Running stitch
Fine outlines and small detail that stay crisp.
Satin stitch
Smooth, raised lettering and borders with a clean sheen.
Fill stitch
Even coverage for large shapes, without puckering.
Chain stitch
A looped, hand-made look for lettering and borders.
Plus: Tatami fillsRun and triple runMoss stitchCross stitchContour and Florentine effectsSpiral fillsColour blendingChenille-style patterns
Stitch samples are simulated renders for illustration.
Specialities
Beyond the standard logo.
Some designs need more than a basic setup. These are the jobs we especially enjoy.
Realistic and live-image digitizing
Portraits, pets and animals stitched with the detail of the original. We build fur direction, eyes, shading and colour blends with layered stitch angles.
- Pet and animal portraits
- Photo-style and shaded artwork
- Fur, feather and wool textures
Chain stitch decoration
The classic looped look for lettering, badges, borders and textured fills, with moss stitch for a soft, raised surface. Chain and moss stitch need a machine that supports them, so tell us what you run.
- Chain-stitch lettering and borders
- Moss stitch textured fills
- Files set up for your machine
Illustration: a low-resolution logo redrawn as clean vector artwork.
Vector artwork
Blurry logo in. Clean vector out.
Low-resolution logos, screenshots, photos and hand sketches cannot be used properly for embroidery, printing or cutting. We redraw them as sharp, scalable vector artwork you can resize to any dimension without losing quality.
- Logo redraws from low-resolution images
- Clean-up of messy or distorted artwork
- Hand sketches and photos turned into vector art
- Delivered as AI, CDR, EPS, PDF or PNG
Custom patches
Custom patches, produced and shipped worldwide.
Send your artwork, size and quantity. Every patch is priced from your design file, so you get an exact quote before anything is made. We handle production and dispatch, so you deal with one supplier.
Embroidered patches
Textured stitched patches for uniforms, clubs and brands, with the border and backing of your choice. From 25 pieces.
from $1.60 USDeach at 500+ pieces, small patch
Leather patches
Genuine cow leather with engraved artwork, cut to shape and supplied with heat-seal backing.
from $4.25 USDeach at 100+ pieces
Sublimation patches
Full-colour printed artwork with fine detail.
DTF patches
Vibrant, detailed designs as heat-applied transfers.
- Production in about 3 to 5 working days, plus delivery to you
- We send you a clear digital proof of your patch to approve before production starts
- Bulk discounts available
- Final price depends on size, stitch count, border, backing and quantity. Delivery and any import duties or taxes are quoted separately
- Minimum order depends on the patch type and is confirmed in your quote
Pricing
Simple pricing per design.
No subscriptions and no minimum order.
Prices in US dollars. Advanced designs can be quoted before you commit.
What we do
Built for busy decorators.
Embroidery digitizing
Logos, lettering and patches for caps, left chest, jackets and backs, ready for your machine.
Vector artwork
Low-resolution or hand-drawn art redrawn as clean vectors for print, cutting and embroidery.
Rush and overflow
Busy week? We take overflow work for decorators and promo distributors, with rush on request.
Free adjustments
If a stitch-out is not right, tell us what you see and we fix the file.
Learn
The basics of digitizing.
New to outsourcing your digitizing, or training a new team member? Here is what to know before you order.
What is digitizing?
An embroidery machine cannot read a normal image. Digitizing converts your artwork into stitch instructions: where each stitch goes, which direction it runs, how dense it is and in what order the colours stitch.
What is vector art?
Vector art is built from mathematical shapes instead of pixels, so it stays sharp at any size. It is the best starting point for digitizing, printing and cutting.
What makes artwork stitch well?
- Send the largest, clearest file you have.
- Tell us the size, garment and fabric.
- Very small text (under roughly 5 mm tall) rarely stitches cleanly.
- Gradients get simplified, because thread comes in solid colours.
Which file do I need?
| File | What it is | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| EMB | Editable master embroidery file (Wilcom) | Future edits, resizing and colour changes |
| DST | Tajima machine format, widely supported | Running the design on most commercial machines |
| PES | Brother and Babylock machine format | Brother and Babylock machines |
| AI | Adobe Illustrator vector artwork | Print, cutting and further artwork edits |
| CDR | CorelDRAW vector artwork | CorelDRAW users, sign and print shops |
| EPS | Widely supported vector format | Sharing artwork between programs |
| Can hold vector artwork | Proofs and print-ready artwork | |
| PNG | Pixel image with a transparent background | Previews and web use, not for stitching |
Not sure which one your machine needs? Tell us the make and model and we will send the right file.
FAQ
Good to know.
How do I send my artwork?
Email your logo with the size and garment (for example, left chest, 10 cm). Any common image or vector format works. We confirm the details and send your file back in 6 to 12 hours.
Which file formats do you deliver?
EMB, DST, PES, AI, CDR, PNG, EPS and PDF. Tell us your machine and we will send the right one.
What if the file needs adjusting?
Small adjustments are free and handled as quickly as possible. That covers minor changes to size, density, stitch direction, underlay or colour order, and fixes after a stitch-out. If we cannot fix a file, we do not invoice for it.
Is resizing free?
Resizing within a reasonable range of the original is free, for example from 10 cm to 12–14 cm, as long as the setup still stitches cleanly. A change that needs the design rebuilt, such as cap to left chest or jacket back, is a new order at the normal price. If you are unsure, ask us before we start.
How and when do I pay?
Orders are invoiced on the 1st of the following month, and payment is due within 7 days. An order placed on the 30th is invoiced on the 1st.
Should I test before production?
Yes, we always recommend running a sample stitch-out first. Spelling, wording and colours come from the artwork you supply or approve, so we cannot offer refunds for errors in them once a file has been delivered and used.
Try us on one logo, free.
Send one logo and we will digitize it at no cost, so you can check the stitch quality on your own machine before sending paid work.
Email your logohello@topnotchdesigns360.com | +44 798 3699 505