Running stitch

Running stitches or walking stitches are single line stitches which run one stitch between two needle penetration points. A running stitch goes from point A to point B. They are used for very fine detail and also for underlay.

Zigzag stitch

A zigzag stitch alternates from one side to the other in an angled fashion. Zigzag stitches are used primarily for underlay; however they are the stitch of choice for securing appliqu¨¦. Zigzag is well suited as an underlay for satin stitches, because the stitches are always at an angle, which prevents them from popping through the top stitch. A variation is called double zigzag, which alternates back up the column on the opposite side as the initial zigzag stitch.

They are both professional worlds for embroidery digitizing.

Machine embroidery is now so heavily utilized for product branding, corporate advertising, uniform adornment and also for personal sewing and craft projects by hobbyists that the word "embroidery" is now generally more readily associated with forms of Machine Embroidery than any of the more traditional forms of "Hand Embroidery".

There are two main types of Machine Embroidery:
The first "Free Motion Sewing Machine Embroidery", involves using a basic zigzag sewing machine.
The second "Computerized Machine Embroidery" involves using an embroidery machine or sewing/embroidery machine.
Please see a brief introduction on computerized machine embroidery as follows:

These days virtually all modern embroidery machines are computer controlled and specifically engineered for embroidery. Industrial/commercial embroidery machines and sewing/embroidery machines both have a hoop or framing system that holds the framed area of fabric tightly and securely underneath the sewing needle and move it around automatically to create a design from a digital embroidery file (pre-made pattern).

In everyday language, a stitch in the context of embroidery or hand-sewing is defined as the movement of the embroidery needle from the backside of the fabric to the front side and back to the back side. The thread stroke on the front side produced by this is also called stitch. In the context of embroidery, an embroidery stitch means one or more stitches that are always executed in the same way, forming a figure of recognizable look. Embroidery stitches are also called stitches for short.

Embroidery stitches are the smallest units in embroidery. Embroidery patterns are formed by doing many embroidery stitches, either all the same or different ones, either following a counting chart on paper, following a design painted on the fabric or even working freehand.

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To do quality embroidery designs you need a good digitizer who knows what to take out of a design. When digitizing embroidery designs from art work the question is; what can I take out of this design? Less is more. When you look at a design and there is a lot of detail, just imagine the design at finished size. A lot of the artwork you may get might be very large. You have to reduce the size to finished embroidered size, look at it and imagine what this looks like in stitches. You must think out of the box.

Proper path while digitizing is required to unsure a good embroidery design. Path through your design by hiding stitches to sew underneath objects in the foreground. This eliminates unnecessary trims in designs that cause the design to run longer than need be, holding up production. It is possible to see designs with higher stitch counts sew faster than some designs with lower stitch counts. The reason more than likely is the way they were digitized. This is a science that takes time to learn.

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There are of course some limitations which if they are understood, can be avoided or perhaps worked around.

Prerequisite, that means you have to own a good quality embroidery machine. Believe me, not all makes and/or models are equal but let is assume that you do have a good machine. You also need to consider the following: 1. is the fabric suitable for embroidery 2. Can the fabric be fixed securely in a hoop - if not is there an alternative 3. The correct size and type of needle must be used for the fabric being embroidered. 4. The thread to be used must be suitable for the needle 5. The correct type of backing fabric should be selected to suit the fabric, the design & the method of fixing the fabric.

The fabric to be embroidered a great variety of fabrics ranging from ladies nylon stockings through to leather and would you believe even wood veneer can be embroidered. In most instances we work with fabrics which present few problems for the embroiderer.

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We offer custom embroidery design:  All custom artwork needs to be digitized, meaning that it needs to go to a special embroidery program to be turned into usable artwork for the embroidery machine.

Custom artwork fee depend on stitch count of logo you should informed the digitizer which material is to be embroidered, and the type of stitching required making the logo aesthetically appealing.  This is why we must charge a digitizing fee, to make sure the artwork is embroidered professionally.

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Embroidery is a fun way to personalize garments or home d¨¦cor with your own custom designs and fonts. With a little creativity and careful planning, you can create custom embroidery fonts with colored pencils and graphing paper. Graphing paper can be a useful tool in designing your own embroidery fonts. You can use this graphing paper as a pattern to indicate how you embroider your designs. These graphing paper fonts can be used in embroidery, cross stitching and even latch hooking.

Step1
Decide on the type of font you want to use for your design. Taking a more traditional or delicate floral design for example, you may want to use a cursive or thin scripted font. If you are embroidering a bolder or more modern design, you may choose to use a blockier font with thick, clean lines. See Resources for embroidery font ideas.
Step2
Sketch out your font idea on a piece of paper. If possible, draw to size so you can properly balance your font on your embroidery project. Once you are comfortable with your font design, outline in dark, permanent marker.
Step 3
Layer a piece of graphing paper over the top of your design. Use each box of your graphing paper as a guide for each individual stitch to fill in your design on the paper. Mark your boxes with an individual "X," or fill in with colored pencil in your desired color pattern.
Step 4
Use your graph paper font design as a reference for your embroidery design. Embroidery fabrics are traditionally made of wool or linen. These are easiest to use for your font designs because they are woven in a grid system that will make transferring your design from paper to fabric simple.

One of the important factors is that the embroidery operator must take special care to ensure that the embroidery is in the correct location and straight. Crooked is never acceptable. This means taking the time to make a precise measurement.

Never assume that the lines in the embroidered fabric are straight. It¡¯s tempting to use them as a reference point, but many times the embroidery fabric itself is crooked. Use a device such as a measuring angle, which looks like a capital ¡°L¡±. Use safe reference points such as where the shoulder seam meets the neck and then measure from there. In the case of a placket shirt, use the placket as a reference point, assuming it¡¯s straight.

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To get perfect embroidery effect, the embroidery threads is one of the non-ignorable factors, we should choose proper embroidery threads to match your specific embroidery designs.

1. Rayon embroidery thread, it is soft, brilliant and durable. Rayon embroidery thread is available in a wider range of colors than any other thread. It can withstand dry cleaning and multiple washings. However, some colors do not resist bleach very well.

2. Polyester embroidery thread, though not available in as many colors as rayon, Polyester thread is considered more durable than rayon and can withstand the harsh effects of bleaching. This makes it the ideal choice for garments that will undergo frequent washings, such as service uniforms that are worn in ¡°dirty¡± environments.

3. Metallic embroidery thread, Metallic thread is a specialty thread that is used to create unique textures and special effects.

4. Cotton embroidery thread, Rayon and polyester threads are known for their high luster finishes. Cotton, on the other hand, has a low luster, almost dull, finish. This can be quite useful for creating different looks, but a limited number of colors

Embroidery can help improve income for families; many participants of embroidery program would be able to acquire knowledge from skilled trainers.

Now days, many women are interested in embroidery digitizing, the want to embroider the unique and excellent embroidery product for their family, friends and relatives. Even some many of them make money by it, like open an eBay store or start their own online store to sell their excellent embroidery designs.

Many woman are ongoing the embroidery project say: embroidery designs women have been doing as a part-time job all these years can be made into their main source of income.

Many of women even participate in some charged course to learn how to digitize and embroider, not only it is they interest but also it can be a make living method.

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