Embroidery Blog: Guides, Tips & Seasonal Ideas

Brother Embroidery Machine File Format: PES Explained

Brother embroidery machines use PES files. How to load them from USB, check hoop size, PES vs DST, and how to get a PES file of your logo.

A simple checklist for choosing an embroidery digitizing service: pricing, revisions, formats, turnaround, red flags and questions to ask.

Vector art is for printing; embroidery digitizing makes stitch files. Compare formats, uses and prices, and find out which one you need.

A plain-English beginner guide to embroidery digitizing: key terms, how the process works, common mistakes and which file format you need.

Christmas machine embroidery design ideas for sweaters, stockings, ornaments and gifts, with stitching tips and instant DST, PES and JEF downloads.

Why embroidery puckers, leaves gaps or breaks thread, and how to fix it with the right stabilizer, hooping, tension and a well digitized file.

Halloween machine embroidery design ideas for sweatshirts, totes and kids clothes, with stitching tips and instant DST, PES and JEF downloads.

Cutaway, tearaway or wash-away? A simple chart for choosing the right embroidery stabilizer for t-shirts, hoodies, caps, towels and more.

3D puff embroidery needs a special file. Here is how puff digitizing works, which logos suit it and what to send when you order.

Standard embroidery logo sizes for left chest, caps, sleeves, patches and jacket backs, with a size chart and tips on small text and detail.