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5 Ways to improve your cap embroidery digitization

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5 Ways to improve your cap embroidery digitization

In machine embroidery, digitizing is the process of converting a design into a digital stitch file. This file tells the embroidery machine how to move the needle and where to place the stitches to render the design. The process of digitizing is key to ensuring a good embroidery output. Here are 5 digitization tips you should consider to make your cap embroidery perfect. 



The three main stitches of embroidery are satin, fill, and running. Satin Stitch is commonly used for letters and other bigger design elements. And Fill Stitches are used for areas that are too wide for a satin stitch. And Running Stitch is a single dotted line of stitches used for rendering fine detail and outlines. Using the right stitches in the right spots is key to great embroidery. 


When embroidering a cap, the machine should place each of these stitches in the right order. It should start with the placement stitch to create the outline, then the underlay stitches for a stable foundation, and finally make the decorative stitches on the top. Small details of the design should be stitched in the end. 


Embroidering your design one element at a time will reduce the chances of misregistration. For example, if your design has letters with borders, starting the borders after sewing all the letters sounds natural. However, sewing each letter together with its borders will provide the most stabilization. 



When embroidering on caps, you should start stitching from bottom to top (from the peak towards the crown) and from center to the sides. Sewing towards the center will cause the fabric to lump up or pucker due to the push and pull. Stitching center-out will push the material away from the center, keep the fabric flat, and create better results.


 These are just a few of the things you should do. Learn about Adding great digitizing skills to your repertoire and you will be able to create amazing, high-quality custom caps for your customers quickly and effectively. Visit Capbargain’s blog “5 Ways to improve your cap embroidery digitization” to learn more great tips

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