
DST vs PES vs JEF vs EMB: Which Embroidery File Format Do You Need?
Not sure which embroidery file format your machine reads? Here is a plain-English guide to DST, PES, JEF and EMB.
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Not sure which embroidery file format your machine reads? Here is a plain-English guide to DST, PES, JEF and EMB.
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Digitizing prices vary a lot. Here is what drives the cost, how shops charge, and what to watch for before you order.
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Tiny text, gradients and thin lines rarely survive embroidery. Here is why, and what a good digitizer does about it.
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What size should a left-chest logo be? And how big can a back or cap design go? A simple size guide for embroidery orders.
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3D puff makes lettering pop off the cap, but not every design works. Here is what to do and avoid.
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A pixelated logo is a problem for print and embroidery. Here is how vectorizing works, what you can try for free, and when to call in help.
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