Hand digitised
Every file is built by a person, not an auto trace, for the cleanest possible result.
Digitising
Expert embroidery digitising
Great embroidery starts with a great stitch file. Our experienced digitisers turn your logo, sketch or artwork into a clean, efficient file that runs smoothly and stitches beautifully.
What’s included
Artwork converted with care
Digitising is a skilled craft. It is not an automatic conversion, it is a careful plan of every stitch, angle and layer.
Fabric specific
Underlay, density and pull compensation tuned to the garment you are stitching.
Common formats
Files supplied in DST and other popular machine formats on request.
Stitch out proofs
We can test stitch your design so you can see the real result.
From any artwork
Vector files, images, scans and even hand drawn sketches.
Edits & resizing
Need a smaller cap version or a new colourway? We can adapt your file.
What is embroidery digitising?
Embroidery machines cannot read a normal image file. Digitising is the process of converting your artwork into a stitch file that tells the machine exactly where to place every stitch, which direction to run, which colour to use and in what order. A well digitised file is the difference between a logo that looks sharp and one that puckers, gaps or loses detail.
Our team has been digitising company logos and graphics since 2001. We plan each design around the fabric and position it will be stitched on, so a logo for a stretchy sports top is treated differently from the same logo on a structured cap.
Digitising for your own machine
If you run your own embroidery machine, we can supply digitised files ready for you to stitch. Tell us your machine type and preferred format along with the finished size, and we will produce a file that runs efficiently with minimal trims and thread breaks.
What artwork should I send?
Vector artwork such as AI, EPS, PDF or SVG gives the best starting point, but we regularly work from JPG and PNG files, screenshots and even photos of existing embroidery. If your logo has very fine detail, we may suggest small simplifications so it reads clearly in thread.
What we can embroider
Company logosClub crestsLettering & namesCap frontsLeft chest logosLarge back designsBadges & patchesMonogramsMascots & illustrations
How it works
From logo to finished garment
A simple four step process that keeps you in control, with a proof to approve before a single stitch goes onto your garments.
01
Send your logo
Upload your artwork with our quick quote form or email it over. Any format is fine, from a vector file to a photo of your van.
02
We digitise & proof
Our digitisers convert your design into a stitch file and send a proof showing size, position and thread colours.
03
Approve & we stitch
Once you are happy, your garments go on our commercial embroidery machines and every piece is checked by hand.
04
Collect or delivery
Collect from our Oadby studio in Leicester or we can arrange delivery. Reorders are quick because we keep your file.
FAQ
Digitising questions
Cannot see your question? Call us on 01733 345651 and we will be happy to help.
What file formats do you supply?
We commonly supply DST, which works with most commercial machines. Other formats can be provided on request, just tell us your machine make and model.
Can you digitise from a photo?
Yes. A clear photo or scan is often enough for us to recreate your design, although vector artwork gives the most accurate result.
Do I pay for digitising every time?
No. Once your logo has been digitised, we keep the file on record so you do not pay again for repeat orders of the same design and size.
How long does digitising take?
Most designs are digitised within a few working days. Complex artwork may take a little longer and we will always let you know.
Start your order
Got a logo? Let’s stitch it.
Send us your artwork and a few details and we will come back with a clear, no obligation price. One garment or one thousand, every order gets the same care.