How To Choose The Right Embroidery Digitizer?

Question graphic on choosing the right embroidery digitizer.

Embroidery isn’t just a craft, it’s everywhere. From the hoodie you wear on weekends to the sleek tote bag on TikTok, embroidery has become a mainstream fashion and branding trend.   But here’s the secret: the sharp, boutique-quality embroidery you see doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of professional embroidery digitizing, the process that […]

Get the Most Out of Your Embroidery Machine with EMB Files

EMB files serve as your editable master file. Save your design in EMB first, then export to PET, DST or other formats so you preserve full control over edits, scalability, and quality.   Why EMB Files Matter in Embroidery Workflows EMB is the native, object-based design format in tools like Hatch or Wilcom. It stores […]

How to Improve Embroidery Digitizing Quality?

Guide on improving the quality of embroidery digitizing processes.

Have you ever looked at a patch, jacket, or shirt and thought, “Wow, that’s sharp”? The difference usually starts long before the thread hits the fabric. It lies in embroidery digitizing, namely in how you prepare your artwork, plan your stitches, and use tools and skills to make designs come alive. When you aim to […]

DST for Beginners: Learn to Make Embroidery Files Yourself

Step-by-step guide to creating embroidery files in DST format for beginners by The Embroider.

Want to turn your design into a stitch-ready file? This guide shows how to create a DST file for embroidery using simple steps, practical software, and tips to avoid common errors.   Why DST Matters for Embroidery When your embroidery machine runs a design, it doesn’t “see” an image, it follows commands. That’s what a […]

Graphics Digitizing: Raster and Vector Graphics Explained

Educational graphic explaining raster and vector graphics for digitizing.

You’ve probably heard terms like raster graphics and vector graphics tossed around in design and embroidery, but what do they really mean? And more importantly how does graphics digitizing bring both worlds together?   According to a 2024 Statista report, the global graphic design industry is valued at over $45 billion, with digitizing and vector […]