Estimating Stitch Count

Here is an easy way to estimate the amount of stitches you'll need for great looking logos.

• Print out the grid below
• Cut out your artwork and place it over the grid
• Count the number of boxes it fills, then find that number in the chart
• If your design goes outside the grid, estimate the extra grid space you need and add it to your original total.

Other Points to Remember when Estimating a Stitch Count

• 1 solid square inch of embroidery equals approximately 2,000 stitches.
• 1 solid square 1/4 inch of embroidery will equal about 125 stitches.
• No letter should be smaller than 3/16" each letter 1/4" in height equals about 100 stitches.
• Drop shadows in your logo will translate to 200 extra stitches per inch.
• Straight lines under logos typically require 200 extra stitches per inch.
• Fabrics, colors, and artwork detail will affect the amount of stitches.

It is important to remember that these stitch-count tips, and the stitch-count grid, provide estimates only. They are a good starting point to arrive at a ballpark count, but the precise figure can only be determined when the actual embroidery of your design is performed.