Faith

Machine Embroidery File Specialist

Design District • Freelance

Feb 2022 - Jun 2023 • 1 yr 4 mos

I independently work in design and embroidery digitizing, helping clients transform logos, illustrations, and artwork into embroidery-ready designs. My work combines visual design understanding with practical embroidery file preparation, ensuring that important shapes, lettering, and design elements remain recognizable when translated into stitches. My design practice includes preparing artwork for different embroidery applications such as shirts, caps, patches, uniforms, and branded merchandise. I review each design carefully, consider the intended size and material, and plan stitch direction, density, layering, and details according to the project requirements. I work directly with clients to understand their preferred look, embroidery application, dimensions, colors, and required file format. I also identify design elements that may need adjustment for embroidery and communicate these considerations before final delivery. Through independent design practice, I have developed a detail-focused workflow that connects artwork preparation with real embroidery requirements. My goal is to provide clean, practical designs that preserve the character of the original artwork while being suitable for machine embroidery production.

Embroidery Digitizing Specialist

Independent Practice • Freelance

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 • 11 mos

I independently provide embroidery digitizing and logo digitizing services for clients who need artwork converted into practical, machine-ready embroidery files. I manage each project from reviewing the client's artwork and requirements through stitch planning, sizing, file preparation, and final delivery. My independent practice includes preparing DST and PES embroidery files for logos, garments, caps, patches, and other embroidery applications. I pay close attention to stitch direction, density, design details, and the intended embroidery size so the final file is prepared according to the project's requirements. I work directly with clients to understand their design, preferred format, production needs, and deadline. When artwork contains details that may require adjustment for embroidery, I communicate this clearly before completing the project. Through independent practice, I have developed a straightforward workflow focused on accurate requirements, organized file delivery, responsive communication, and practical embroidery file preparation. My goal is to make the digitizing process simple for clients while providing files that are ready for their intended embroidery workflow.