All Digitizing is done by Manual Punching methods, and not autodigitizing.

We are proud to announce that we are listed as a PRO-DIGITIZER with Digitizers World.

We are dedicated to providing quality manual punch digitizing. We offer FREE QUOTES. Please email us the following information to receive a quote and we will respond within 24-48 hours with a quote:

• Attach your artwork in a jpg, bmp, wmf file. 
• Inform us of the type of fabric the design will be stitched on (knit, denim, fleece, canvas, ball cap etc
• Please tell us if you desire light, medium or heavy underlay.
• Please tell us the final size you need your design in either inches or mm (width x height).
• Please tell us the date you need the design. All quotes will expire in 30 days.
• Please include or begin to obtain a letter of permission to digitze the artwork from the creator/artist of the artwork.

What is Digitizing (Manual Punch)?

Digitizing (Punching) is the process of converting artwork (hand drawn, mouse drawn, photograph, clipart, jpeg, bitmap, or vector) into an embroidery stitch file to then be embroidered onto fabric. In more technical terms, it is the process of converting artwork into data containing commands that tell an embroidery machine frame how to move through the machine operating system. From our research, we found that the word Punching comes from the older jacquard embroidery machines. The code that tells the machine how and where to move came from a tape that was punched with holes. These holes were the code (instructions) for the machine to follow. Many digitizers started off this way in the past and have since made the move to the current way of using digitizing software and graphics tablets instead of tapes. With all of the new software products on the market, we are now able to choose from different methods of digitizing.  There are two basic methods of digitzing.  Autodigitizing and manual punching of present day.  The manual punching of present day allows the digitizer to make the decisions on pathing, fills, etc instead of letting the software program automatically make those decisions. We prefer the manual punch method over autodigitizng to better place our stitches, control design path, underlay, density, stitch direction, stitch length, patterns, outlines, and other various parameters in accordance with the customer's needs. All digitizers have their own unique style of interpreting artwork and pathing the stitches.  Please work closely with a digitizer to ensure that you get what you need. 

We do our best to control jump stitches, trims, color changes, density, underlay, and the stitch count. We verify our designs with stitch outs to ensure quality control checks are in place.  We verify and test sew on a fabric that most closely matches what you will be sewing on. All designs are verified on a single head/six needle embroidery machine.  We use Embird Studio for digitizing. Most digitizing is done in house to save time and money for our customers.  On occasion we may have outside contractors aid us in serving you to meet deadlines, large orders, etc.  We take care in working with reputable well known contractors when and if the need arises.

Important Note:  We require a "Letter of Permission/Authorization" signed & dated, by the owner/copyright holder/trademark holder of any company logo, or  artwork.  Copyright infringement will not be tolerated.  This letter must be submitted to us in its original form for review. We may contact the copyright/trademark owner to confirm the validity of the letter and permission.   Regarding copyrights and trademarks: The client/customer is representing to Punchwork Studio and unconditionally guaranteeing that any elements of text, graphics, photos, designs, trademarks, or other artwork furnished to Punchwork Studio for digitizing is owned by the client, or that the client has permission from the rightful owner to use each of these elements, and will hold harmless, protect, and defend Punchwork Studio and its subcontractors from any claim or suit arising from the use of such elements furnished by the client. This authorization letter has to be satisfied before we will perform any work.  Punchwork Studio, its owners and employees are not responsible nor will be held liable for any misrepresentations or falsifications of Authorization Letters.