Best Practices for Uploading a Logo

Embroidery digitisation converts your logo or artwork into a format that embroidery machines can stitch onto fabric. However, not all designs translate well, so here’s a quick guide to help you select the best logo or artwork for crisp, professional results. This is meant to help you understand what to expect, not to discourage you. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at customerservice@duncanstewart.co.uk

 

Simplicity and Bold Shapes Are Key

Simple, bold designs with clean lines and no colour gradients work best for embroidery. Intricate details, thin lines, or small text that look great on screen can lose clarity when stitched, while thicker lines and solid shapes ensure a clear, professional look.

Limit Your Colour Palette and Avoid Gradients

Stick to 2-4 solid colours for your design. Embroidery doesn’t support gradients or shading, so opt for solid blocks of colour. Too many colours can complicate the stitching process, resulting in blurry or less distinct designs.

Choose Readable Fonts

When incorporating text, bold, sans-serif fonts are the easiest to read when stitched. Thin or highly decorative fonts may lose detail, especially on high pile (thick) fabrics like towels. Ensure your text is large enough to be legible.

Solid Fill Areas and Strong Contrast

Designs with large, solid fill areas stitch better than those with intricate cut-outs or gaps. Also, ensure good contrast between your thread colour and fabric. Light colours on light fabrics will blend in, so choose contrasting colours to make your design stand out.

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Need Help?

Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions we would be happy to guide you further. Email us at: customerservice@duncanstewart.co.uk

Adding personalised text too?

Adding personalisation as well as your logo? Please visit our instructional page here.