Sleeve Embroidery
Digitizing for Narrow Designs.
Sleeves give you a narrow, tall space on fabric that curves and stretches. We adjust your artwork and the stitch file so logos, names and small graphics sit straight and stay readable.
Sleeve digitizing
Sleeve designs we digitize
Narrow space, curved fabric
Small, tall and always moving.
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Artwork reshaped for the space
Wide designs are adapted to a narrow, tall layout without losing the idea.
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Stretch is planned for
Underlay and density are set so the stitching does not warp when the sleeve moves.
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Lettering stays legible
Letters are built to stay readable even when the design is turned vertical.
Sleeve embroidery digitizing
Sleeve embroidery is a small area on a part of the garment that curves, stretches and moves. A design that is too wide, too dense or too detailed will distort. Digitizing for sleeves means reshaping artwork for the space and choosing settings that suit the fabric.
What we adjust for sleeves
- Layout reshaped for narrow, tall designs.
- Density and underlay matched to stretchy or thick fabrics.
- Lettering rebuilt for readability at small sizes.
- Stitch order planned to keep the design from shifting.
Size and price
Sleeve digitizing starts at $12 per design for artwork up to 3 inches. Larger or more complex designs are quoted individually. See the pricing page for current starting prices.
Related services
Many orders pair a sleeve mark with a left chest logo or a jacket back design. For names on sleeves or collars, see custom name digitizing.
Get a free quote and we will confirm the exact price before we start.
How it works
From your artwork to your machine.
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Send your artwork
Any format, even a photo. Tell us the garment, size and machine.
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Approve the quote
A clear price and timeline, with no surprises.
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We digitize
Stitch types, density and underlay set by hand, then proofed.
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Receive and refine
Your file in the right format, with revisions until it sews right.
Good to know
Questions we hear often.
How large can a sleeve design be?
Our starting price of $12 covers artwork up to 3 inches. Send your artwork and garment for an exact answer on larger designs.
Can sleeve lettering run vertically?
Yes. We build vertical lettering so it stays legible, and we will suggest changes if the text is too small or too long for the space.
Does the fabric affect the file?
Yes. Stretchy knits, fleece and woven fabrics all need different density and underlay, so tell us the garment when you send your artwork.
Which file formats do you provide?
DST, PES, EXP, JEF and EMB, plus other machine formats on request.
Ready when you are
Have artwork? Let’s put it on thread.