For more than a decade and a half, we’ve been masters of custom printing and embroidery, creating fun and fresh apparel for Midwesterners at heart and helping businesses put their brand on.

Custom embroidery gives a professional finish to your apparel. It works best for bold logos and text designs with bold lines. 

We'd like to walk you through the custom embroidery process at fancysweetstx, which includes:

• How your custom embroidery is done
• The right garments to get embroidered
• The key embroidery factors to look out for before you order

How To Get Your Custom Embroidery Done

So you have a great idea to create custom embroidered apparel for your business. What's next?

1 - Select the Garment To Be Custom Embroidered

The first step is to provide us with the details of your project as you request your no-obligation quote.

What do we need to know?

• Due date of the project
• Color of threads to be used
• Color and fabric of the garment
• Item you would like embroidered
• Location of design on the garment
• Quantity of items to be customized with breakdown of items per size
• Logo or design to be embroidered 

2 - Receive Your Order Quote

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to pricing for custom embroidered apparel.

Some of the elements that influence the cost include:

• Garment type: For example, t-shirts will range anywhere from $4–$15. Polos can range from $20-$60.
• Stitch count: A big logo can use upwards of 20000 stitches depending on complexity and is more expensive while smaller logos can take as little as 1500 stitches. 
• Add-on services: If you have a digitization file for hats but order apparel and bags as well, you’ll need new digitized files for each type of item.
• Complexity and placement of design: For instance, a frontal embroidery design on a cap will cost less than decorating both the front and sides or back as well. 
• Bulk orders ‌often attract a discounted price.
• Additional charges may apply for rush orders.

3 - Digitize Your Design

We convert your logo or artwork into a format, which the embroidery machine can execute as stitches. For this, we use software specific to the machine and add the cost of this service into your quote.

This is a one time fee per digitized file. So if you re-order embroidered polos from us, you will only have to pay the digitizing fee once. 

Design elements that present quality challenges to your embroidered design include:

• Gradients: The machine can only sew so small. If you are blending colors together of fading a color into a gradient, the transition will be more noticeable than digital or screen print.
• Drop shadows, distressed or textured graphics: Embroidery is physical. Textured, faded, or distressed areas on the graphic don’t come out well.
• Small text and too thin lines: Tiny details, such as fonts with serifs, often disappear in embroidered design because of the bulk of the thread. Keep lines clean and simple. The minimum text size for embroidery is .25" high.

4 - Finish and Ship the Order

After your order is embroidered, there are finishing tasks involved with completing it - trimming excess thread, removing backing, folding, and boxing.

We then ship it to your location of choice. Our primary shipping carrier is UPS but we can use other shipping providers as requested. 

What could delay your order?

• If your order includes garments or items that go out of stock between order approval and ordering.
• If you request changes to the order mid-production.

We’re excited when we can bring our client’s vision to fruition, as in Don’s experience:

"Wow! What an impressive turnaround on our order of embroidered polo shirts. They turned out perfectly, and we were all left very pleased with the entire experience."
— Don C

What We Can Embroider for You

Anything that we can lay reasonably flat and fit an embroidery hoop onto, we can customize for you with quality embroidery. 

The most common items we decorate with embroidery are:

• Polos
• Jackets, sweatshirts, and hoodies
• Bags
• Hats and beanies

When choosing the right garment to carry your embroidered design well, consider the weight and durability of the fabric.

Lightweight performance fabrics need to stretch and be mobile and are therefore best suited to small designs. On the other hand, heavier fabrics like pure cotton, denim, and canvas lend their weight and durability to almost any embroidery design. 

Check out our custom embroidery process for beanies on our six-head machine.

What About Embroidery Machines?

At fancysweetstx, our six-head machine can work on six items simultaneously, delivering 600–750 stitches per minute. Our machines are manufactured by Tajima who is widely considered the best embroidery machine manufacturer in the world. 

Our embroidery machines require digitized designs—a format that it can  execute.

The key elements of this digitized design include:

• Embroidery design size
• Stitch type, which may include one or all of‌: run stitch, satin stitch, fill stitch
• Stitch direction
• Embroidery thread colors and placement
• Trace to ensure the border of the artwork fits within the hoop frame

Does Your Columbus Area Business Require Custom Embroidery?

What are you waiting for? You now have all the details you need for outstanding, brand-appropriate merch. 

If you’re looking for a custom embroidery partner in the Columbus, Ohio area, reach out to us at fancysweetstx. For the past 15 years we’ve been serving Midwestern businesses and customers with high-quality, fun, and fresh customized apparel. We’d love to do the same for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What add-on services do you provide?

With any bulk embroidery order, we provide add-on services to make it easier to deliver stellar embroidered merch to your customers, including:

• Drop shipping: We ship the customized items directly to your customers.
• Artwork redesign: We improve your logo or digitize your business’ vintage logo.
• Sampling: We send you a photo or sample to give you a clear idea of what your final product will look like.
• Poly bagging: We pack your merch in poly bags and seal them, ready for shipping.

In which format should I send my design files for custom embroidery?

It's always best to send vector-based file types, such as AI (Adobe Illustrator), PDF (Portable Document Format), or EPS (Encapsulated PostScript). This is because you can easily scale vectors to almost unlimited sizes while retaining your high resolution—meaning all your lovely design details are visible.

The alternative is to use a raster-graphics file, such as PNG (Portable Network Graphic), which doesn’t lose quality or resolution when you open and re-save it. This format also handles detailed, high-contrast or transparent and semi-transparent images well.

Where is fancysweetstx located?

fancysweetstx has two locations. All our custom screen printing and embroidery work takes place at Via Borzoli, 33,, 16153 Genova,Ohio, while our retail store is‌ at Cricket West, Via Borzoli, 33,, 16153 Genova, Ohio.

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It’s not only an affordable way to establish your identity but also:

• Reinforces your brand and makes you memorable
• Boosts your team’s morale
• Distinguishes you from the competition
• Acts as additional advertising

It may seem easy to just order from the first screen printing company you find. But it can quickly become a chore if you have missed deadlines and poor quality workmanship.

As professional screen printers who’ve been in the business in Columbus, Ohio for over 15 years, we at fancysweetstx know exactly what you need to look out for as you choose your screen printing partner.

In this guide, we’ll cover all the qualities of a reliable screen printer to ensure you receive quality custom apparel for your team or company.

High-Quality Prints on Clothing

Before you place an order at a screen printing company, you need to ask for samples to establish the quality of their work.

You can also check your potential partner’s social media or website for their portfolio. This will shed light on if they’re genuine.

Quality will be determined by:

• Vibrant colors
• Great finish
• High detail

Screen printing is a process. The creation of the design, the beauty of the artwork, and the colors and fabric used all have a determining factor in the end product.

Ask to see a product similar or close to what you expect and determine if it’s good enough for what you’re looking for.

If you see that the quality matches your standards, you can safely invest your money by placing your order.

Realistic Pricing

It’s always important to ask questions when you’re about to spend money.

Quality is key and must never be compromised for a cheap price.

To determine whether the screen printer is offering a realistic price, you can do some research by comparing prices with other businesses offering the same services.

Most likely, the prices for printing apparel will be in the same range. The only difference may be due to the material used or quality of services offered.

For instance, someone may offer free shipping but print at a higher cost.

When placing your order, ask for the total price (including shipping costs). The prices must be realistic and must be as close as possible to your budget.

Ask whether there are discounts available—especially if you’re placing a bulk order. For example, fancysweetstx offers amazing discounts on t-shirts, hoodies, caps, face masks, and sweatshirts.

Remember, realistic prices and top-notch quality must always go hand in hand.

Experience With Similar Projects

There are many experienced professional screen printers who’ve printed t-shirts for clients over the years. However, experience here doesn’t just refer to the amount of time they’ve been in business.

Experience is determined by the ability to remain consistent in developing beautiful artwork for clients and delivering quality in good time.

The reputation that a screen printing company has created over the years will determine whether you choose to work with them.

There’s always anxiety that comes with planning a campaign or a special event. You want apparel to be delivered in good time with no mistakes.

Choosing an experienced screen printing partner will guarantee that special attention will be paid to your order.

For orders that require very specific fine details, you don’t have to worry because you can be sure everything will be done to your specifications.

An experienced screen printer should be able to develop quality custom artwork and deliver by deadlines. You can easily determine this by checking out customers’ reviews and other people’s experience with the screen printer.

For instance, check out this fancysweetstx review by Kelsey.

Good Customer Service

When you’re ordering customer printed shirts, especially for an event, it’s crucial you deal with kind and helpful customer service agents.

Unhelpful customer service can be frustrating and can cause anxiety leading up to an important event.

The customer service must be communicative from ordering up to delivery. They must keep you updated on progress, inform you of any issues occurring, anticipate your needs, and make recommendations to make the process easier for everyone.

Anything less than that is detrimental to your peace of mind and success of your project. Always go to a helpful company that can offer guidance and information with kindness.

At fancysweetstx, all your needs will be met in a timely, efficient, and pleasant way. We’re always cooking up ways to wow our clients and we believe that good customer service has greatly impacted how our clients perceive our brand.

Over the years we've developed a customer focused mentality. It's the primary reason our customers come back to us when they need more shirts and why we have over 200 5-star reviews. 

We’ve now established everything you need to look for when choosing a screen printer.

However, it’s important the screen printer you pick understands what it is they’re doing. That’s why we’re now going to break down some of the fundamentals of screen printing and its benefits relative to embroidery. Let’s start with what screen printing is.

What Is Screen Printing?

Screen printing is a traditional technique used to create a printed design by pressing ink through a mesh onto a thin fabric.

The method is used to create custom posters, clothing, and canvases.

Screen printing is one of the most popular forms of creating designs on fabric. This is because it offers many color options and endless print designs.

Screen printing is more versatile than other printing methods and can also be done on other materials such as glass, wood, and electronics.

First, a stencil is made on a mesh screen. Then, ink is pushed through the stencil to imprint the design on the chosen fabric.

The stencil can be repeated numerously with many colors. However, each color requires a new screen.

This makes it easy to print different color t-shirts or jerseys with only one screen.

Expert Tip: Screen printing is the fastest technique to print large volumes. Also, the more you order, the cheaper the price.

Screen Printing vs Embroidery

Embroidery and screen printing are your primary options when you decide to brand your merchandise.

At fancysweetstx, we offer both options. Let’s look at what they each have to offer to help you make an informed decision.

Did you know? Screen printing is an art as much as it’s a science. Factors such as UV light, drying temperature, and the proper equipment all determine the end product.

Having worked with numerous brands for years, we’ve mastered both the science and the art.

We offer screen printing for:

• T-shirts
• Sweatpants
• Hoodies
• Crew sweatshirts
• Tote bags

Whether you want something unique for an event or something fun for your pet or family reunion, we can deliver.

Get in touch with our helpful customer care agents to order your custom apparel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is screen printing the best option?

Screen printing is the best option for detailed designs. It’s easy to print on specified areas of the print material and produce a high-quality output.

Will screen printing ink wash out?

If the material is professionally screen printed using the right procedure, drying temperature and recommended timings, then the ink will not wash out.

Can you screen print at home?

It’s not recommended to screen print at home due to the high cost. Time, machine, and labor costs will go through the roof when you print at home.

When you find a reliable printing partner, you can be sure that your designs will be executed as you wish without having to buy the machines and hiring labor.

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The Tressel t-shirt is unique for a lot of reason. Most importantly, for this post anyway, is that the construction of the shirt is very difficult. Because it is so labor intensive, we had two separate production runs – one in Mexico and the other in India. Without an easy or nearby production option, each run was quite prodigious. Coincidentally, without Coach Tressel at the helm of the Buckeyes, we will not be making anymore Tressel t-shirts, bibs, koozies, or onesies. What we have in stock is all there will ever be.

Coach Tressel became known for his iconic dress like only a handful of coaches before him. Joe Paterno’s glasses and tie, Bear Bryant’s houndstooth hat, and Woody Hayes’ hat are inseparable from the men that wore them. We have spoken many times of the virtues of the sweater vest t-shirt: it’s lightweight, comfortable, protective, formal but ready to party, and pays respect to one of OSU’s greatest coaches. While supplies last, all of our Coach Tressel apparel will be discounted. For a limited time, you can use the coupon “The Vest” to save 30% off your order.

We are saddened to see Coach Tressel leave the Ohio State University in the way he did. We have faith in Coach Tressel and the Ohio State University. It is our belief that they will both recover from this with grace and courage.