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Stitch Estimator

Estimating Stitch Count:

Here is an easy way to estimate the amount of stitches you’ll need for great-looking logos.

• Print out the grid below

• Cut out your artwork and place it over the grid

• Count the number of boxes it fills, then find that number in the chart

• If your design goes outside the grid, estimate the extra grid space you need and add it to your original total.

Other Points:

• 1 solid square inch of embroidery equals approximately 2,000 stitches.

• 1 solid square 1/4 inch of embroidery will equal about 125 stitches.

• No letter should be smaller than 3/16". Each letter 1/4" in height equals about 100 stitches.

• Drop shadows in your logo will translate to 200 extra stitches per inch.

• Straight lines under logos typically require 200 extra stitches per inch.

• Fabrics, colors, and artwork detail will affect the amount of stitches.

These stitch-count tips and the stitch-count grid, provide estimates only, but are a good starting point to arrive at a ballpark count.  The actual stitch count may only be determined when the actual digitizing of the design is completed.

Note: Due to differences in computers and printers, the size of the grid may be distorted when you print it out. Be sure to check that 1-inch squares actually measure 1 inch on your printout (do the same for 1/4-inch squares). If such a size distortion occurs, you can scale your printout of the grid to a more accurate size using a photocopier.