Cap and left chest logo digitizing is a flat $15 at Sassy Digitizing. Jacket back digitizing starts at $20 and goes up to $75 based on size and complexity. Complex designs not covered by flat rates are $1 per 1,000 stitches with a $5 minimum charge. No setup fees. Free revisions included. The flat $15 rate applies to standard cap logos up to 3.5 inches wide and left chest logos up to 4 inches wide with typical complexity. Jacket backs are priced in tiers: small backs at 9 inches are $20, standard backs at 10 to 11 inches are $40, and large backs at 12 inches or more are $60 to $75. Specialty techniques like applique, 3D puff, or gradient fills are included in the base price with no upcharges.

The main cost factors are: design size and placement (cap or left chest designs qualify for the $15 flat rate), stitch count (larger and more complex designs have higher stitch counts), fabric type (some fabrics require additional underlay), whether the design includes 3D puff embroidery, and design complexity including fine detail, small text and gradient fills. Stitch count is calculated from design area multiplied by stitch density. Higher density means more stitches and longer production time. Designs with small text below 5 millimeters require manual stitch path adjustments and typically fall outside flat-rate pricing. Underlay requirements vary by fabric: stable woven fabrics use minimal underlay while stretch knits and fleece require heavy underlay to prevent puckering and stitch distortion.

The calculator provides an instant estimate based on your inputs. For simple flat-rate designs (cap logos and left chest logos), the estimate reflects the actual price. For complex designs, the final price is confirmed by a senior digitizer after reviewing your artwork. Pricing is always confirmed in writing before work begins. Upload your artwork through the calculator for manual review and you will receive an exact written quote within 30 minutes. The quote includes stitch count, file format, turnaround time, and total price with no hidden fees. If your design falls outside standard categories or includes unusual elements, the digitizing team will contact you to discuss options and confirm pricing before starting production.

Manual digitizing in Wilcom V9 and E2 requires a skilled digitizer to build every stitch path by hand. This takes longer than auto-digitizing software but produces files that run clean on the first production pass. Auto-digitized files frequently cause thread breaks, puckering and registration failure, costing more in wasted materials and machine time than the price difference. Manual digitizing allows precise control over underlay placement, stitch direction, density settings, and pull compensation for the specific fabric. Each colour is digitized separately with proper tie-offs and trims. Small text is built with correct column widths to remain legible. Gradient fills are created with manual blending rather than automatic density ramping. The result is a production-ready file that embroiders correctly without adjustments, saving time and reducing waste on the production floor.

No. Sassy Digitizing charges no setup fees, no artwork fees and no revision fees. The price shown in the calculator is the price you pay. Free unlimited revisions are included on every order. If the embroidered test sample does not match your expectations, send a photo and description of the required changes. The digitizer will revise the file and send you the updated version within 2 to 4 hours at no additional cost. Revisions include stitch count adjustments, density changes, underlay modifications, colour sequence changes, size adjustments, and design element repositioning. There is no limit to the number of revisions. The only requirement is that revisions stay within the scope of the original design. Major redesigns or additions of new elements may be quoted as a new order.