The Art of Blending Colors in Commercial Embroidery Philip Ammann April 24, 2013 No Comments Blending colors and shading are some of the biggest creative challenges in all commercial embroidery. To add a touch of realism to your designs, here are a few creative and practical tips. One of the biggest challenges in the art of commercial embroidery is blending colors for subtle shading. Generations of embroiderers believed the only Read More
Durkee Hoop Tips for Commercial Embroidery Philip Ammann April 15, 2013 No Comments Commercial embroidery is not only one art form; it is a collection of art forms! It may not be the most glamorous creative skill, but the most important talent for commercial embroidery is good hooping. Commercial embroidery is not just a single art from, but it is a group of several creative skills and talents. Read More
Using Software to Fix Annoying Embroidery Problems Philip Ammann April 8, 2013 No Comments Several annoying commercial embroidery problems can be fixed right from the Sierra Stitch ERA Liberty software. Three most common embroidery issues and the simple adjustments that can save you time, headaches and money! Faced with annoying quality issues in commercial embroidery, one of the first places to go is to your Sierra Stitch ERA Liberty Read More
Tips for Great Commercial Embroidery on Caps Philip Ammann April 5, 2013 4 Comments It may be obvious, but commercial embroidery on caps is different from sewing on shirts, jackets and other garments. Avoiding the problems specific to sewing on caps and other headwear will save you grief during production, as well as keep your customers happy. Understanding the key differences in commercial embroidery for caps, and why it Read More
Stitch ERA Liberty: The Best Tool for Any Embroidery Job Philip Ammann April 3, 2013 1 Comment Creating brilliant embroidery requires the best equipment and supplies—including a great commercial embroidery software. Stitch ERA Liberty is the leading embroidery software, offering powerful digitizing and giving you control of every element to create stunning commercial embroidery designs. The way to offering your clients exceptional commercial embroidery is having the best tools for the job. Read More
Commercial Embroidery 911: When Mistakes Happen! Philip Ammann April 3, 2013 No Comments In commercial embroidery, it seems Murphy’s Law is always in effect—if something can go wrong, it probably will! Using these solution to a few of the most common problems, you can keep production (and your business) running smoothly! It’s a simple fact. In commercial embroidery, mistakes will occur occasionally. Problems always seem to happen only at Read More
12 Questions for Hiring the Right Embroidery Digitizer Philip Ammann April 2, 2013 1 Comment Deciding to hire an embroidery digitizer for your shop is easy, finding the perfect person to represent the quality of your shop is difficult. There are at least 12 important questions to ask a candidate, from experience and basics to artistic and business issues. After years of struggling to digitize artwork properly for your embroidery Read More
Choosing the Right Embroidery Thread Colors Philip Ammann April 2, 2013 No Comments Choosing the right color of embroidery thread can make or break a design, so choose wisely! There are scientific (and not so scientific) ways to select colors that go well in a design. How to choose embroidery thread colors that go well with each other. An important decision in commercial embroidery is choosing appropriate embroidery Read More
