Create the perfect embroidery file

Learn all about embroidery stitches and how to avoid the most common issues with embroidery files so that you can create the best designs.
Create the perfect embroidery file

Embroidery 101: Learn the basics

1. Setting up your file: Tips on how to get the best results2. Available thread colors: Match your design to the thread colors3. Available products: See what products support embroidery

01 · Setting up your file

Use these guidelines when designing your file to achieve the best results for your embroidered products.

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How to use our free Clipart

Choose between 3000+ clipart graphics and pre-made quick designs in our Design Maker.

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02 · Available thread colors

Below are all of the available colors for stitch designs. Our system will automatically try and match colors to the closest possible match. However, if you are starting a new design, feel free to start with the HEX values below.

White & Black
Grey & Old gold
Gold & orange
Falmingo & Red
Maroon & Navy
Royal & Aqua/Teal
Purple & Kelly green
Kiwi Green

Few more important facts

Digitization

Once your design is ready, it must be transformed into a format recognizable by an embroidery machine. This digitization is a manual procedure. Our team individually processes each file, and their professional judgment may lead to variations in how the graphic is digitized. It's important to remember that this isn't an exact science, but rather an art form.

Backing

This extra layer of fabric is placed on the inside of the product and embroidered along with design. We use backing because it stabilizes the stitching and supports the embroidery so that your designs look good and last a long time.