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Especially if you are a beginner, converting a raster to a vector can be a real struggle. As the time goes on, one gradually masters the techniques and mindset required for creating great vector art. Half of the struggle is getting started and approaching a particular bitmap with the right approach. In the following article, we will be discussing few tips to sort this struggle out. These tips are aimed at rendering our readers with the right mindset while creating the vector art from any image. Break Down Image: When you have a raster image that you want to convert into a vector art, firstly, break it down into base shapes. Breaking down an image into all the constituent base shapes provides a clear plan of action to the vector artist. Otherwise, there are chances that you will get overwhelmed by the image. Not knowing where to start and end, can cause confusion and distrust to the artist. This ultimately leads to not producing the very best. Splitting an image in base shapes deter...

We all know that today, it is not difficult to find an embroidery digitizer within your desired turn-around time. A simple google search will pop-up dozens of embroidery digitizing services. Freelance websites, embroidery communities and what not, there is literally a swarm of digitizers. Therefore, telling you how to find one is of no use. We have already published a blog post on how to compare embroidery digitizing services. Check out here:  5 Tips to Outsource a Quality Embroidery Digitizing Service What we will be focusing on today is to distinguish between a good and a bad embroidery digitizing services. You can easily find an embroidery digitizer. Comparing their prices and turn-around times is also pretty easy. But how do you evaluate quality? How do you know that an embroidery digitizer has done a fine job with your digitized design? What are your parameters to justify a price tag in terms of quality? Instead of sharing few “tips” on how to analyze the quality of a dig...

Artistically crafted machine embroidery designs enthrall us all. Don’t they? But while going in awe for these designs, we seldom think about what goes behind creating this piece of art? What are the techniques used? And even seldom, we take out a moment out to appreciate the excellence of minds and hands that went above and beyond to create the very marvel. One such important mention that we would like to make today is a British embroidery designer, Alice Archer.  Not only she is creating impeccable machine embroidery designs, but the way she has taken them to ramps also deserve a profound applaud. Taking a glance at Alice’s life and work speaks volumes about her passion for embroidery. And that goes on to include all sorts of it. Hand embroidery, digital machine embroidery, Irish embroidered influences; you name it and she has done it. The British embroidery designer recently presented her work at London Fashion Week which was lauded warmly by the audiences. Prior to th...

Timing plays a pivotal role when we are talking about business decisions. Especially, when it is about very important business decisions. As embroidery business owners, you know what digitizing for embroidery designs means for your business. Are there any more important inputs for your business than embroidery digitizing designs? I presume there won’t be more than a few. Therefore, any decision that affects such an imperative aspect of your business cannot be taken randomly. The iron has to be red-hot before hammering it to perfection. As I said earlier, timing has got to be right in any business. A decision taken today can be fatal, but the same decision after a year might be your best business move. BUT the million dollar question is how do you know the time is right? How do you know when to move digitizing for embroidery in-house instead of outsourcing? How do you get that iron is hot now? Too many questions, huh? Don’t worry, we will break it down for you. I wish there was a t...

Tom Ford makes the comeback to New York Fashion Week with his Spring 2018 collection. The celebrated US designer surely knows how to do it with a bang. With Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid storming the ramp, and the likes of Kim K, Chaka Khan, Suki Waterhouse and Cindy Crawford on the front row, the event at Park Avenue Armory was a star studded affair. Gigi Hadid carried a stunning look in pink gown with metallic sleeves. Her exaggerated shoulders and side-swept hair spoke the message clear and loud that the 90s is back again this spring. Kendall Jenner graced the ramp in a black floor length dress. Her pixie hair cut exhibited stark resemblance to her mother Kris Jenner. To support her sister, Kim Kardashian West also made it to the event. Reality star arrived in latex and to no surprise, she was the cam-candy of the night. Other notable celebrities that made it to the event include: Cindy Crawford: Doutzen Kroes: Suki Waterhouse: Julianne Moore: Joanne Smalls A...

Machine embroiderers have this ongoing love-hate relationship with threads. They leave you frustrated at times, with frequent breaks, but now come on, they literally define you. After all, threads are, paint to your art. And now that we are talking about art, how about alleviating the bar by using specialty threads with machine embroidery designs? Most machine embroiderers start with standard polyester and rayon threads. Since they are employing it day in and day out, they gradually become adept at controlling and bringing the very best out with machine embroidery designs. Over time, embroiderers are able to play with colors, textures, sheen and are able to add more depth to their designs. But no matter how good you are at mixing things up, there still are limitations to what one can achieve with standard threads. Moreover, if you are a machine embroiderer with artistic instincts, standard threads can become boring and your creative buds will soon be dried out, leaving you c...

VMAS is the most awaited night, not only for the music industry but also for the fashion fanatics. It nods at the best in the music industry and also sets trends for the upcoming fashion season. The music stars avail this opportunity to make fashion statement mixed with political statements. Here, they have the entire margin for creative freedom and innovation. The magical night has seen the most dramatic (Let’s not forget Miley Cyrus’s 2015 VMAS heist) and the most lasting fashion visions (Queen Bee’s 2016 goddess moment). Let’s have a look at the moments which caught us in spell and awe with their dazzling beauty, and the misses which gave gossip fodder to the fashion police. The Best Fashi on Moments   Hailey Baldwin: Hailey Baldwin is at the top of our best-dressed list with our favorite Zohair Murad embroidered sequined jumpsuit. The sparkly shimmery embroidered sequined jumpsuit had the right balance of glamour oomph factor with the comfort and ease of a wearable dress...