How Do I Create a Design Suitable for Zazzle Embroidery?

Here is a general list of things to consider.

Do use:

• Zazzle Embroidery fonts
• Line art
• Lines 4 points or wider
• Crisp outlines (thick outlines are better than thin outlines)
• Colors from the Embroidery Thread Palette
• Solid colors
• Minimal background, cropped to your design
• Smooth edges
• 150ppi or greater

Do not use:

• Complex fills (ex: pattern fills)
• Fine details
• Transparency
• Photography or photorealistic images
• Areas of color smaller than .25" by .25" or multiple colors in small areas
• Lines narrower than 2 points
• Gradients

For more specifics on designing for Zazzle Embroidery, and to review the Zazzle Embroidery Thread Palette, see the Zazzle Embroidery Design Guide.