Guides & insights
Practical, no-fluff guides from the people who digitize, vectorize and produce patches every day.
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Digitizing · 6 min read
How much does embroidery digitizing cost in 2026?
US digitizing prices for 2026, flat-rate vs per-stitch pricing, and how to avoid paying twice for a bad file.
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Digitizing · 7 min read
Embroidery file formats explained: DST, PES, EXP, JEF and more
Which format your machine reads — DST, PES, EXP, JEF, VP3 and more — plus machine files vs source files.
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Patches · 6 min read
Embroidered vs woven vs PVC vs chenille vs leather patches
Embroidered, woven, PVC, chenille and leather patches compared by detail, durability, look and best use.
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Digitizing · 5 min read
How to prepare artwork for embroidery digitizing
A 9-point checklist for sending artwork to a digitizer: file type, size, fabric, colors, text and format.
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