In this series of embroidery training videos, I teach you how to create Embroidery Design Templates that will save you time when you are setting up your standard designs in your software. In these videos, I used the Tajima by Pulse Embroidery Software. You can follow along and create them in your own software. The only difference will be the names of the tools you will use to do it with. Creating Embroidery Design Templates takes quite a bit of time in the beginning to get them all set up but the amount of time you save creating each job is well worth it. This is when you can really make money with your setups!
I charge a minimum of $25.00 for each set up and it only takes me seconds to create one when I use the templates!
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Video: Step by Step Guide To Creating Embroidery Design Templates
In this short video, I go through a powerpoint that goes through the steps that it takes to create your Embroidery Design Templates.
Article: Step by Step Guide to Creating Your Embroidery Templates
Video: Creating Style for Layout Sheet
In this short video, I show you how to create the Embroidery Style Layouts to add to your Layout Sheet
Video: How To Organize Your Embroidery Design Templates On A Spreadsheet
In this video, I show you how to set up and organize your Embroidery Layouts on spreadsheets. You will create a spreadsheet for each embroidery layout design that you have. This is the foundation of your entire layout system and it will make it easier to actually create your templates in your software.
Templates Spreadsheet: Templates Workbook Sample
Video: Creating Your Basic Script Templates & Recipes For Your Design Templates
In this video, I show you how to create your basic script templates and the recipes that you will use when creating your Embroidery Design Templates.
Video: Creating Left Chest Sized Script Templates for Knits
In this video, I show you how to set up the left or right chest sized script design templates for knit fabrics.
I use the Tajima by Pulse DGML embroidery software when I set up my templates. This same method will work in any embroidery design software. You will need to locate the tools in your software to duplicate what I am doing in the Pulse software.
As I am setting up these design templates, I talk about the settings I use. This will help make it easier to understand them as you are creating your own templates. I have specific settings I use for Knits and Woven fabrics and they work for almost all of the fabrics. I talk about this in the videos.
Video: Creating Left Chest Sized Block Templates
In this video, I show you how to create left chest sized block templates for woven and knit garments.
Video: Setting Up Jacket Back Sized Design Templates
In this video, I teach you how to create jacket back sized templates. They are not necessarily just for jacket backs. These are large sized design templates and can be used for full front applications also.
Video: How To Use The Embroidery Design Templates
In this video, I show you how to use the templates for creating your embroidery designs. I also show you how to make adjustments for the different sizes and styles of lettering you are using. The letters do not always space themselves properly when you are creating your designs, you must know how to adjust for that.
You must remember, each software is a little different and the tools are different. When you are creating designs from your templates, you will need to locate the area within your software that allows you to change the wording for your text. Your location will not be the same as mine unless you are using the Tajima by Pulse software
Video: Using The Cap Grid For Creating Cap Designs
In this video, I show you how to use the Cap Grid Template to create your finished designs for your caps. I do not show you how to create the cap grid in the video, however, I have included a .pdf document for you to print explaining how to set one up.
Video: Conclusion And Time Saving Tips!
In this video, I talk about creating custom templates for customers. I also go over some other time saving tips! Saving time is huge when it comes to bringing in more revenue for your business and creating a stronger bottom line!
Instructions: How To Create Cap Grid For Cap Designs
This document will teach you how to set up your own Cap Grid so you can have a permanent cap template that will work for all of your cap design placements. This will allow you to embroider on the sides and front of the cap in one application. I used the Tajima by Pulse DGML software for this but you can set this up using any type of embroidery software. You will just need to find the correct tools to use for each application, but the principal will stay the same.
Link to Instructions: Setting Up A Permanent Cap Grid Template