How to Digitize a Logo for Embroidery- Step by Step Digitizing



Logo digitizing is a procedure that converts your Any logo or symbols into an embroidery art file that can be place into a fabric by embroidery. The basic principle of digitizing is to use the logo in JPG or PNG format so that it is understood by the machine and then transferred to the machine embroidery digitizing software. Now, before we really understand the digitization process step by step, let's understand the essential elements that define and shape the logo digitization process

File Formats Accepted By Embroidery Digitizing Software and Machines 

When it comes to digitization, there are many types of files that are machine-readable and accepted. Some of these formats are:

.DST

.EXP

.JEF

.KWK

.DSB

.TAP

Types Of Stitches Used For Embroidery Machines 

Straight Stitches -

These are stitches used to create straight lines and curved shapes with important use in shading, outlines and detail work.

Satin stitches:

These are often used to write the text, create the logo, or for the borders to give the end result a glossy look.

Fill Stitches –

These are used to fill in voids in a piece of fabric and are primarily placed in the process to create a textured look and provide greater durability.

Types Of Digital Embroidery Used For Commercial Purposes

These are the following digital embroidery used for commercial purposes:

Standard Embroidery –

The name itself defines a standardized approach to customizing the logo digitizing process and output.

 

3D Puff Embroidery –

This type of digitizing embroidery helps add a textured element with dimensional depth and an elegant feel to your brand logo or emblem. .

 

Laser Embroidery –

This is a form of layered embroidery where the placement of the logo is confirmed and the material is pushed into the laser technology machine to design the desired pattern without the use of stitches.

 

Patch Embroidery –

This form of embroidery is the simplest, in which the fabric is stitched with the logo and then placed on the desired garment with various embroidery designs and patterns.

 
Step By Step Logo Digitizing Process

 

Now that we know the basics, let's move on to understanding the process of digitizing a logo for embroidery.

 

Step 1: The first step is to upload your brand logo to the embroidery digitizing software. The uploaded file should be in machine readable formats such as JPG and PNG, then cut out irrelevant spaces to load the exact requirements into the software.

 

Step 2: After loading the logo, set the size of your logo design as you wish on the product.

 

Step 3: Now choose the stitch type such as straight stitch, filled stitch or satin stitch in response to the type of stitching you wish to have for your logo. Each stitch type has its own set of settings, feel and length that define the final look of the design.

 

Step 4: After selecting the stitch type, the next step is to define the direction of the chosen stitch. This defines in which direction the stitch should fall on the head.

 

Step 5: After selecting all the main settings, it's time to select the color scheme of the threads to use for digitizing the logo. Wire colors should align with logo colors.

 

Step 6: Now the file is ready to be transferred to the embroidery machine using a flash card, USB cable or any other means of transfer to the computer running the embroidery digitizing software .

 

Step 7: The next step is to prepare the machine for the embroidery logo digitizing process. This step includes deciding the needles, threads, sequence and orientation. After setting the guidelines for the machine, it is important to place the fabric in the actual loop for the embroidery.

 

Step 8: The final step is to repeat while embroidering a swatch and see how it looks and feels on the fabric. Check all the guidelines mentioned above regarding color, position, orientation, sequence, stitch and other design elements.

 

Step 9: take the final step to create the logo on the desired piece of fabric as you progress through the process most fruitfully. Now the scanned logo is ready to be delivered with the most inspiring appearance to promote your brand in an innovative way.


Andrew Crowley

I am a professional fashion designer with over 12 years of experience in the fashion field. Now I am a full-time designer at my Embroidery Digitizing company in Australia.

1 Comments

  1. Digitizing a logo is not an easy method but they way you describe it is just outstanding.

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