Artwork

100dpi scanned image- jpeg file

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The most commonly used formats I accept are JPEG/PDF/BMP/GIF/TIFF/PCX. I dont accept ai/doc/eps/ as these exported files are sometimes problematic. Word files can open with substituted text etc, so can cause unnecessary problems. The accepted files are general readable in any Windows environment,and are valid image files, so transfer with relatively zero problems. Generally, images scanned at 150dpi are fine..try to keep all images below 500KB. This speeds up transfers,and is generally fine if images need to be stored. I can work from faxes,scans of magazine clips,prior embroidery etc. Although its up to you to send the cleanest possible art, its not 'imperative' to go into additional expense to create 'camera-ready art' as some specify. Hand drawn art is also ok to work from, so long as those providing it are not suddenly picky, and ok with the discretionary outcome of designs. If specifics are required, then clean art must be provided. All the above , is then analysed, and if necessary, I adjust or send you design advice, taking into consideration the 'limitations' of embroidery. This is essential in many cases to avoid production problems. Clients or customers of yours should be educated in the possibilities that exist, or where changes or modifications are necessary. Along with the QUOTE, comes the price, stitch estimate if necessary ,and any relevant pointers related to that design. Most are au fait with graphics, but knowledge of this has little bearing on what affects good embroidery output. Change and adjustment is necessary in many cases to provide the optimum stitch file. In cases where constrainment of horizontal style layout is problematic, it does become necessary to alter some layouts. Even corporates today are most times content with changes, as long as embroidery looks good. Making suggestions and advising your client accordingly also set you in a good business stance...its the simplest of things that can make you formidable in your business approach. Having the design analysis onhand , to avoid production problems, and duly notifying customers in advance, allows you to work problem free,and avoid mishaps that often befall the unaware. Confidence, also gives you the ability to overcome insistent people, who have no real idea about what embroidery entails. Such people's insistences, usually lead to the financial loss of many embroiderers..so, there are ways to run a profitable, trouble free business..its just a matter of applying some effective principles.