novarumDigitizing with the garment in mind.
The same mark needs a different stitch plan on a performance polo, a cap, or a patch. Tell us where it will be sewn and we will build around that use.
Request digitizingWhat we need from you.
Original vector artwork is ideal. A high-resolution image is useful too. A photo of another stitched piece can guide us, but is not a reliable source by itself.
Production details
- Item and fabric, including stretch or texture
- Placement and any actual pocket, seam, or backing panel
- Finished width or height, or a request for a recommendation
- Machine brand, model, and required file format
- Thread colors and details that must stay recognizable
You can submit what you know. We will ask before proceeding if a missing detail changes the stitch plan.
Inside a digitized file
Artwork in. Stitch path out.
These are two views of an original Novarum test design. The stitch image is decoded from an internal machine-file draft, so you can see how the flat shapes translate into needle movement.
Demonstration only · this draft has not been approved for production or physically sewn out.
A file for a specific use.
We plan stitch direction, coverage, underlay, order, and trims for the stated size and fabric. Tiny lettering and thin gaps may need adjustment; we will flag meaningful changes before finalizing the design.
A handoff operators can use.
After approval, delivery includes the agreed machine format, a preview, finished dimensions, color sequence, and notes for the intended application. A digital review checks the file. The shop’s physical sew-out remains the final production test.
Common questions.
Short answers to what shops ask before sending artwork. Anything else, email hello@novarum.io.
Which stitch formats do you deliver?
DST, PES, JEF, and EXP are our standard formats. If your machine needs something else, such as DSB or U01, say so in the request and we will confirm compatibility during review.
What artwork should I send?
Original vector artwork is ideal, and a high-resolution image also works. You can attach up to five files of 10 MB each. A photo of an existing stitched piece helps as a reference, but it is not a reliable source by itself.
How is the price set?
Each design is quoted after we review it, because the work depends on the artwork, finished size, fabric, and technique. You see the quote and decide whether to proceed before the final file is produced.
How long does it take?
Give us the date you would like the digitized file by when you submit. We confirm timing with the quote, once we have reviewed the artwork and details.
Do you handle caps, patches, appliqué, and 3D puff?
These need different planning from standard flat embroidery, so we review them individually. Name the item and technique in your request and we will confirm what is feasible before quoting.
What if the sew-out needs changes?
Run the first sew-out on representative fabric and send us what you see; a photo helps. We review the feedback and work out the adjustment with you.
Can one request cover several designs or placements?
One request covers one design and one intended use. A left-chest logo and a cap front, for example, are planned differently, so please submit them separately.
Send the artwork.
We will review the request and confirm a quote before the final file is produced.