Photo Tips

WHAT FILE TYPES DO YOU REQUIRE?

We require a high quality photograph or scan of your artwork as JPEG, PNG, or PDF.  Take your photo as close as you can without cropping anything, straight on, and with good light.  Please be sure that your photo is in focus, high quality, and color accurate-- we create your piece based on this photo, so make sure that we are working from something you are happy with!

HOW BIG WILL MY EMBROIDERY BE?

We stitch the embroidery to be as large as possible on your chosen garment and placement.  For more specifics on what the largest size possible on a given garment would be, check the info section for each individual listing. If you would like your embroidery to be a specific size, make sure write a note in the "anything else you would like us to know" section of the order form!

IS THERE ANYTHING TO KEEP IN MIND WHILE DRAWING?

- The maximum amount of colors we can stitch per drawing is 14.  If you have more than 14 colors in your drawing, we will condense the colors into similar groups. 

- Keep in mind the size of your piece while drawing too!  Hats work best with the simple or small drawings because the size of the final product is smaller.  Full size sweatshirts and aprons with center placement work best with the most elaborate drawings because we can really get into detail.  Think of each line in your drawing as a strand of thread and how big that is and that will help you get an understanding of how detailed to do your drawing. 

- All text elements must be a minimum of 1/4" tall when scaled to the size of the final embroidery

Are you more of a visual person?  Us too! 
Here are some general Do's and Dont's for your photos:

Please be sure that your photo is in focus, brightly lit, high quality, and color accurate-- we create your piece based on this photo, so make sure that we are working from something you are happy with.

We suggest natural sunlight if possible! Make sure your photo is nicely lit and that there are no shadows. Do not use flash. When you look at your photograph, it should reflect what colors you want your final threads to be.

Smooth out your drawing as much as possible to make it flat and wrinkle free.

Make sure your photo is in focus! We suggest laying your drawing on a flat surface instead of holding it by hand. Make sure your camera lens is clean.

Most smartphones have great resolution. Make sure your photo is as high quality as possible and not pixelated.

Fill up as much of your camera image as possible while making sure to not crop out anything. Avoid photographing from an angle or far away.