Machines process most embroidery projects, but for that to happen the logo or design needs to be converted to a embroidery machine readable file. The process of making this conversion is termed, digitizing.
Digitizing Defined
Specialized software is utilized to create a digital computer file from logo or design artwork. This file is loaded into the embroidery machine and directs the embroidery process. These files carry the instructions to stitch the image as well as guarantee consistent quality throughout the process. Some names that this file is called are stitch file, embroidery tape and also embroidery file. It is this computer file that allows the embroidery machine to create the actual embroidery.
How are logos created?
Digitizing is a more complex process than you might imagine. Digitizing is often thought of as more of an art form than a technical process. It is much more than simply scanning an image into the computer. The digitizer must specify where each stitch is placed and also indicate the order that the stitching will occur in.
The quality of the digitized file is what will ultimately determine the overall quality of the finished embroidery. It is therefore very important that the image is converted into a high quality digitized file. Some images can be more easily digitized then others and as different embroidery machines will often require a different file format, it is worth contacting your embroiderer prior to start to find out what their preferred format is. Programs such as Adobe Photoshop or Corel Draw will be able to create computer generated graphics that will result in a more precise and well finished piece of embroidery. Some embroiderers may be able to take your artwork in hand drawn form or from a picture and turn this into a digital image for you. The most popular program used is DST by Tajima as it is the most universally accepted embroidery file format allowing the files to be read by all machines.
Completing Digitized Logos
When the design has been digitized, it can still be edited by other computer programs to improve the quality even further. These programs allow the digitized image to be modified and also additional images created. The colors can be changed and even accompanied text added. Special effects may also be added to enhance the image, such as 3D shadows. The digitizer can also add or remove individual stitches to improve the finished product.
Digitizing Defined
Specialized software is utilized to create a digital computer file from logo or design artwork. This file is loaded into the embroidery machine and directs the embroidery process. These files carry the instructions to stitch the image as well as guarantee consistent quality throughout the process. Some names that this file is called are stitch file, embroidery tape and also embroidery file. It is this computer file that allows the embroidery machine to create the actual embroidery.
How are logos created?
Digitizing is a more complex process than you might imagine. Digitizing is often thought of as more of an art form than a technical process. It is much more than simply scanning an image into the computer. The digitizer must specify where each stitch is placed and also indicate the order that the stitching will occur in.
The quality of the digitized file is what will ultimately determine the overall quality of the finished embroidery. It is therefore very important that the image is converted into a high quality digitized file. Some images can be more easily digitized then others and as different embroidery machines will often require a different file format, it is worth contacting your embroiderer prior to start to find out what their preferred format is. Programs such as Adobe Photoshop or Corel Draw will be able to create computer generated graphics that will result in a more precise and well finished piece of embroidery. Some embroiderers may be able to take your artwork in hand drawn form or from a picture and turn this into a digital image for you. The most popular program used is DST by Tajima as it is the most universally accepted embroidery file format allowing the files to be read by all machines.
Completing Digitized Logos
When the design has been digitized, it can still be edited by other computer programs to improve the quality even further. These programs allow the digitized image to be modified and also additional images created. The colors can be changed and even accompanied text added. Special effects may also be added to enhance the image, such as 3D shadows. The digitizer can also add or remove individual stitches to improve the finished product.
About the Author:
Author: Dean Zellman continues the family tradition in the fashion industry, started by his grandfather in 1921 with the opening of Zellman's Men's Wear. Mr. Zellman owns and operates Mr-Stitch Custom Embroidery , specializing in embroidered business logos and custom designs.
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