In 1997, Red Brick Clothing started with a single embroidery machine. We are proud to say that over 20 years later, we continue to offer the highest quality embroidered designs. Using top of the line Madeira polyneon thread (company based right here in New Hampshire!) we can stitch your logo onto a wide array of garments and accessories. With 4 top-of-the-line Tajima embroidery machines, we have the capacity to produce your order quickly and efficiently.
Embroidery is a timeless and dynamic way to present your logo. Polo shirts, jackets, hoodies, vests, sweaters, quarter-zips and button-downs are all perfect for that classic left chest embroidered logo. Bags, soft coolers, golf towels and a nearly endless array of accessories are also great to showcase your embroidered logo.
Here’s a breakdown of the process:
Artwork Setup & Digitizing
In order to embroider your design, we specifically set-up your artwork to be sewn-out using thread. First, our art department modifies your vectored artwork to meet the minimum specifications. This usually involves modifying small text or tiny details that will either be lost or not look clean/sharp when sewn-out. Details that might print well in ink do not necessarily sew well in thread.
You then get a digital proof of what the new design for embroidery will look like as well as a mock-up of how it might sew out onto your garment(s). After customer approval, we expertly convert the design into a .DST file. That file instructs the embroidery machine exactly how to sew out your logo using a variety of different stitching. Our embroidery department then makes any tweaks needed to make sure the design sews as cleanly as possible so that you end up with a great looking product.
Main Types of Embroidery Stitches
Satin Stitch
We commonly use satin stitches for smaller fill areas, thick lines, and in a majority of fonts. A satin stitch usually gives a 3D embossed feel to the element. Putting various satin stitch elements next to each other (like in flower petals), brings some depth to the design. We use this technique sometimes to make elements “pop”.
Running Stitch
If something is too small for a satin stitch, we use a running stitch on that element. Examples of this are thin lines or outlines, very small text, or small details.
Tatami Stitch
For large areas of embroidery, the tatami stitch is the stitch of choice. Oftentimes, a satin stitch outlines a tatami stitch fill to make the shape nice and clean.