Machine Embroidery GlossaryGlossary

Density

The amount of stitching packed into a design. Proper density produces smooth embroidery without causing stiffness or thread breaks.

Design File

A digital embroidery file containing stitch instructions, color changes, and machine commands.

Design Bundle

A package containing multiple embroidery designs offered together at a discounted price.

Digitizing

The process of creating embroidery stitch files from artwork using specialized embroidery software.

Downloadable Design

An embroidery file delivered electronically after purchase.

DST

An embroidery file format created by Tajima and widely used on commercial embroidery machines.

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