When someone purchases custom embroidered shirts, hats or any other promotional items, it can be a great way to market their business and get people to ask questions. One reason why it is such a great tactic, especially for a new business owner, is because there is not a huge cost associated with it. Of [...]
Embroidery machines are used to create attractive branding and logos on any cloth or fabric substrate to make them look more professional and attractive. Some examples include designs on pillows, clothing, decorated gifts, etc. Commercial Embroidery machines generally come in a variety of types that serve different needs such as single-head machines and free-sewing motion [...]
Embroidery is a great way to show class and prestige, and patches often symbolize membership to a group or organization. Custom patches are something we do with great pride just as the people who wear them. If you are thinking about getting some custom patches or are just curious about the process, we have put [...]
Embroidery has been around as long as people have been able to make fabric. The earliest example of embroidery was discovered in an archaeological site that was dated to 30,000 BC during the Cro-Magnon era. The fossilized remains were of heavily hand-stitched and decorated clothing, boots and a hat. Even early man recognized the ability [...]
Victorian embroidery is a type of embroidery that was popular during the Victorian era - the late 1800s into the early 1900s. Like the Victorians themselves, Victorian embroidery and sewing was about both function and form - it was both plan and fancy. During the hard-laboring 19th century, it was rare for women to have [...]
If you are considering what direction to take for your promotional apparel, whether it is putting a logo on a hat, your brand name on a shirt pocket, or original art design on the back of hoodie, embroidery might be the perfect option for you! Embroidery is a classic and timeless art form that adds [...]
The life blood of your business depends not only on a great product or service, but another huge component of your business’ success is effective advertisement. There are so many ways to get your name and brand out there, and embroidering your logo on hats, shirts, and patches can work as walking advertisements for you. [...]
Modern day fashion can sometimes feel overly flashy and even overwhelming at times. When you look at the often used trends in uniforms and team jerseys, you will see a lot of brightly colored tie dye, neon, and witty catch phrases. When you are making a decision for your company or group, it can be [...]
There are a few things to keep in mind while you are designing a new logo to be embroidered or screen printed. In general this is not too difficult of a process, however it can be easier with some helpful custom tips embroidery tips for your Austin, Tx business. Consider Your Design When thinking about [...]
Screenprinting or embroidery in Austin? After a decision has been made that it’s best to do embroidery on your company’s promotional products, your family’s events t-shirts and polo shirts, that special gift to someone you care or just a simple sentimental keepsake for a loved one, the next question will be, what kind of material [...]
Those special events in our lives that mean so much to us, birthdays, weddings, even funerals al give us a moment in time that we want to highlight with a keepsake. Embroidery has long been one of the most beloved ways to add a special touch to things that you want to keep for yourself [...]
The contrast between creating a professional representation and a casual or basic representation can be the difference in customer acquisition and passers-by. The quality appearance of a crisp, well-defined embroidery logo is undeniable. Additionally, the provider of the embroidery service must maintain a standard of excellence that is evident in the products they offer. By [...]
The screen printing and embroidery industry has many methods, techniques, and features the lead to a great final product. One of these features is embroidery backing, or stabilizers. What are embroidery stabilizers? Is one stabilizer better for a specific purpose? Embroidery Stabilizers Embroidery is specialized stitching that can be used to emphasize your company name, [...]
Like screen printed apparel, items that feature embroidered designs may need a little extra care to ensure they last as long as possible. The thing about embroidery is that the threads tend to break and eventually the design starts to come apart, especially if it is machine washed often. Undoubtedly, if you have apparel that [...]
A well-embroidered cap has a substantial look and feel of quality. Choosing a design for embroidery is a unique process. It’s completely different than screen print design or printing other types of garments. When hat design is borrowed from other sources it can get lost in translation. When it’s done right, the results can be [...]
When starting a fundraiser, there are many things to take into consideration. For many, the first thing to take into consideration is an incentive, raffles, etc. — and what to offer. While you could easily offer little trinkets, many people have found success offering T-Shirts personalized to match your cause; and often entice people to [...]
It seems that ever since humankind learned to make needles and thread to stitch together clothes, we've seen the potential of stitching to go beyond the utilitarian and into high art. Archaeological evidence shows that the use of stitching as decoration goes as far back as our Cro-Magnon ancestors 30,000 years ago, and has become [...]
Step 1: Set-Up Fabric, Thread, and Supplies Below are all the materials required for embroidery by hand: Embroidery hoop (preferably more than one in different sizes) Embroidery needles Embroidery thread or “floss” A thimble (not technically necessary, but helpful in the long run) Small scissors Chalk pencils (regular pencils work, but graphic is harder to [...]
