Someone emails us with a design they made themselves — sometimes in Canva, sometimes from an AI generator, sometimes a logo their nephew built in Illustrator. They want to know: “Is this good enough to make into a patch?”
The honest answer: sometimes yes, sometimes no, and sometimes “yes, but it needs work.” The real question isn’t whether your design is good — it’s whether it’s right for embroidery. Those are two very different things.
This guide breaks down exactly when DIY works, when professional design is worth the investment, and what you actually get for free versus what costs money when you order from us.