Embroidery FAQ

Embroidery Glossary

Stitch Count ---The amount of stitches it takes to create your logo in the thread format.

Digitizing --- Digitizing is how you turn artwork into stitches. Digitizers are artists who know exactly what stitch type goes where, to make sure the embroidery looks as realistic as possible.

No Minimum Order Requirements

We do not have a minimum order quanitity. However, to recieve free digitizing of up to 11,000 stitches, you must purchase at least 4 items. If you need less than that, we will give you a quote for digitizing your artwork. Embroidery of fonts from our font list requires no digitizing.

Stitch Counts & Quotes

Embroidery and digitizing is free for logos under 11,000 stitches for 6 items or more. The price chart for stitch counts is below and is based on purchases of 6 or more items. Once we see your logo, we can judge whether or not it will surpass 11,000 stitches. Once the garments are purchased, we will digitize your logo and give you the exact stitch count. If you'd like to keep your logo below 11,000 stitches, we will work with you to do so. However, please realize that if it's quality you're looking for, reducing stitches may rid your logo of artistic detail.

Stitches_________ _EmbroideryFee__ _Set Up Fee

Up to 11,000 stitches------FREE!------------------FREE!
11,001-15,000 stitches __-$3.50 per item ____-___$45 set up fee
15,001 - 20,000 stitches -- $7.75 per item ------------- $70 set up fee
20,001-25,000 stitches ---- $11.75 per item ---------- $100 set up fee
Over 25,000 stitches------Call for an estimate -------- $150 set up fee

Prices above reflect embroidery for a 4X4 embroidery field.
Anything Between 4X4 and 11X7 in a different location call for a quote.

Additional Embroidery Locations

For additional embroidery in a different location, (such as names, text or logos), the charge is $5.00 per item.

Embroidery Fields

Standard Embroidery Field -- 4x4 inches -- No additional charge.
Large Embridery Field -- Additional charges apply for logos larger than 4x4.. Our largest embroidery field is 11 x 7. Most customers like to get this embroidery on the back of jackets and shirts. Call us or send your logo for a quote.

Artwork (Logos)

Logos are made for print or digital media. Any logo can be embroidered. However, please remember this is thread art. Text below 1/4 of an inch tall cannot be embroidered and will be enlarged to accommodate the logo.

Smaller text and thin lines dont come off well on pique fabric. If we feel the design doesnt look quite right when we run the proof, well contact you and present you with options on how to make it look great.

Also, fades don't work well with embroidered designs. But well always work with you to ensure youre 100% satisfied with the finished product.

Your items are produced on top of the line, high tech, digital embroidery machines to ensure precision and professionalism. Rest assured were always keeping an eye on market technology and updating our equipment so we dont lag behind the times.

Logo Edits

If you would like the logo changed or altered on future orders there would be a $9.00 fee for non-digitized edits. This includes changing fonts or eliminating detail. For Digitized edits, an $18.99 fee applies.

Logo Colors

Your logo can be as many different colors as youd like. We dont charge extra for large color amounts.

Submitting your logo

Your logo can be emailed in any format (preferably a jpg) You can also provide us with a url to your website or even fax us the logo if necessary.

Your Logo Sample

A proof of your logo will be emailed to you for your approval, within 4 to 6 business days after the order is placed. If we do not hear back from you, we cannot proceed with your order and it will be placed on hold. If you are expediting your order, please provide us with a phone number so we can get in touch with you promptly.

Were confident youll be blown away by the way your logo looks embroidered. We take great pride in our quality of work. If for any reason youre not pleased with how your proof looks, we will continue to work with you until you are 100% satisfied, or send you a full refund.

Dont have a logo?

No problem! Wed be more than happy to create a logo for you based on your specifications. The fee for logo creation is $24.99 (digitizing and extra embroidery fees apply only to designs over 11,000 stitches).

Please be assured we will do everything we can to keep the logo under 11,000 stitches unless its not possible based on your specifications.

Payment must be submitted prior to logo creation. We will work with you until you are 100% satisfied with the logo!

Shipping

U.S.
Simple logos of up to 11,000 stitches and one embroidery location take 8 to 10 business days. More Complex logos beyond 11,000 stitches and one location takes up to 14 business days. Logos in multiple locations take up to 20 business days. There's a lot that goes into embroidery and we don't want to rush your order if we don't have to. We need the time to make your logo look FANTASTIC!

There is a standard shipping rate of $11.99 for orders of 35 pieces and under. Orders of 36 pieces or more qualify for FREE SHIPPING!

International
We ship anywhere in the world. Please call us for shipping prices for your region.

Shipping Address
Please provide us with a proper shipping address at the time of payment. We want to get your items out to you as soon as possible and will ship to the address associated with either your paypal account, or credit card unless instructed to do otherwise.

Rush Orders
If you're using a logo already on file, the rush order fee is $30. For new logos, it's $45. Express Shipping charges may apply. Rush orders will be shipped within 5 business days. If the garments ordered are not in stock, you will be notified asap.

Delayed Shipping
We want you to be able to put your new embroidered products to use as soon as possible. So, know that we are doing all we can to get your package shipped out in time. After it leaves our facility, certain situations that delay the delivery of your package may occur. We cannot be held responsible for the delay once your package leaves our hands. If there is a delay at our facility, you will be notified immediately

Once items have been embroidered they cannot be returned or exchanged except for defects in the workmanship.

Out of Stock Items

If an item youve ordered is out of stock, we will notify you ASAP and present you with a number of options. We have a plethora of similar styles in our inventory so finding replacements is a cinch! We will always work with you to ensure your satisfaction.

Cant find a specific item or style on our website?

We are constantly updating our inventory with new items and the latest styles. In fact, we offer such a wide variety of items we often have trouble posting them all on the website.


If youre looking for something specific and cant find it on our site, please give us a call at 866-460-0947, or email Sales@SmoothStitchesEmbroidery.com and well do our best to track it down for you. Our sales staff is professional and courteous and would be more than happy to assist you.

Disclaimer

We here at Smooth Stitches Embroidery assume our customers have the rights for usage on all trademarked and/or copyrighted logos and designs submitted to us. We will assume no responsibility in any trademark or copyright infringement disputes. By purchasing from us the customer agrees to assume any liability resulting from actions or demands brought against us for trademark or copyright infringements. The designs and logos pictured on this website are not for sale nor do they imply endorsement; they are solely meant to display the quality of our work. We reserve the right to display on our website any logo or design that we digitize or embroider as an example of the quality of our work

Any changes to style, colors, or sizes of garments must be made within 24 hours from the time payment is submitted.

Please know we are going to turn the image or logo you send to us into stitches and do our best to recreate exactly what you send to us. If there is anything you do not want in the logo (borders, outlines, text, etc.) or anything you would like changes, you must tell us prior to digitizing. Major editing to images we have already digitized may be subject to additional editing or logo creation fees. Understand we are very fair and will do everything to ensure your satisfaction and keep costs as low as possible. We will discuss everything with you regarding pricing before the work is done and work with you too keep costs within your budget.


 

 

 

 
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