Custom Embroidery
Finished-work examples
Embroidery & Glitter Vinyl combo spirit-wear design
Embroidery & Glitter Vinyl combo spirit-wear design
Embroidery is a grouping of threads in one or more colors sewn directly onto a fabric in a pre-programmed way to create a design. Custom embroidery is an extremely common form of apparel decoration. It is used for logos and corporate branding, sports teams, name drops, and more.
Plan your embroidered apparel
A+ Images provides custom embroidery in Indianapolis with nationwide shipping for businesses, schools, teams, and approved resellers. Stitched logos suit compatible polos, hats, jackets, bags, and workwear. Share your exact garment style so we can review the construction and placement.
Send your logo, design size, placement, quantity, and needed-by date. Stitch count and digitizing requirements affect the quote. Use the thread picker below to explore colors; our team will confirm the production details. For coordinated staff apparel, explore corporate apparel and branded workwear. Production and shipping time are separate; review production availability and ask us to confirm timing.
Order quantities and minimums
There is no minimum garment quantity. A $20 minimum order value applies to all customers except approved wholesale/reseller accounts. Your quote confirms garment, decoration, artwork, setup, and shipping charges as applicable.
Equipment:
We operate two TEMX-C1501 Tajima single-head embroidery machines, and one TMAR-K1506C Type 2 six-head embroidery machine. Our six-head machine supports consistent embroidery across multiple garments. We use Tajima DC15 by Pulse software for digitizing. We stock Madeira threads for embroidery.
Artwork:
A digitized file is required for embroidery. For instance, we use .dst or .pxf files for embroidery. This is not likely a file you would have unless you have embroidered your design before. Additionally, you likely won’t have the software to create one. We can digitize files for you. Most designs cost $50 for up to 15,000 stitches to digitize. A few exceptions apply. Please email your file to us for more information.
If we are digitizing your file, vector art is ideal. However, any file type will work. The better the clarity of the file supplied, the better your embroidery results will be. Embroidery doesn’t work well with small, extremely detailed designs.
File types: Corel Draw (.cdr), Adobe Illustrator (.ai), .svg, .eps, and in some cases, .pdf files. We can also use good quality .jpg, .gif, .psd, .png, and other raster file types. Otherwise, we can create something for you. We can also convert raster images to vector art for a fee.
Embroider-able Fabrics:
A variety of fabrics will work for embroidery. For instance, 100% cotton, 50/50 cotton/polyester blend, tri blends, 100% polyester, and vinyl all work with embroidery. Garments/fabrics being embroidered do not require heat presses or dryers. Therefore, they do not need to be brand new or completely free of detergent for safe decorating. However, we do expect clean materials.
Decoration Locations and Size:
The design must fit in one of our embroidery hoops, and the hoop must fit on the garment or fabric. If you aren’t sure an area can be embroidered, please contact us to arrange an appointment to review the item at our office. We will confirm your options. We have hoops large enough to sew designs up to approximate 12″ x 18″. For hats, we recommend the following height limits:
- Unstructured & low profile caps: 1.8″ tall
- Structured mid-profile caps: 2″ tall
- Structured high-profile caps: 2.25″ tall
- Bucket hats: 1.8″ tall
Thread Colors:
Hundreds of embroidery thread colors are available. We proudly use Madeira embroidery threads for all embroidery work, unless another thread is specifically requested. If we don’t stock a color you require, one can be ordered from our books of thread samples. The colors can be found on Madeira’s website. Most colors come from the Poly-neon and Classic Rayon color books. Some PMS colors have matching Madeira thread colors.
Explore Our Thread Colors
Search our photographed thread colors by name or number, filter by brand and weight, and select colors to copy into your quote request. Screen colors are approximate; ask us to confirm the best thread match for your project.
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354 thread options
The following are a list of thread color codes we stock (as of 1/5/26):
Download our thread color chart here
Madiera
30 weight thread: 1000, 1001, & 1147
40 weight thread: 1000, 1001, 1009, 1011, 1012, 1017, 1020, 1021, 1023, 1024, 1025, 1029, 1032, 1037, 1038, 1040, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1046, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1056, 1064, 1065, 1067, 1068, 1069, 1070, 1071, 1076, 1078, 1079, 1080, 1082, 1083, 1085, 1086, 1087, 1089, 1091, 1092, 1094, 1095, 1098, 1100, 1103, 1110, 1112, 1118, 1122, 1124, 1125, 1127, 1129, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1136, 1138, 1143, 1144, 1145, 1146, 1147, 1149, 1151, 1158, 1162, 1164, 1166, 1167, 1169, 1172, 1173, 1176, 1177, 1181, 1182, 1195, 1212, 1223, 1225, 1226, 1229, 1232, 1234, 1236, 1238, 1239, 1241, 1242, 1243, 1246, 1247, 1248, 1249, 1250, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1266, 1270, 1273, 1274, 1277, 1278, 1279, 1284, 1286, 1289, 1291, 1292, 1293, 1294, 1295, 1297, 1302, 1303, 1304, 1308, 1320, 1321, 1322, 1329, 1338, 1350, 1351, 1352, 1354, 1360, 1361, 1366, 1369, 1370, 1372, 1376, 1377, 1378, 1379, 1380, 1385, 1391, 1392, 1394, 1411, 1412, 1415, 1432, 1434, 1449, 1467, 1476, 1479, 1481, 1485, 1489, 1505, 1506, 1531, 1532, 1540, 1541, 1564, 1567, 1575, 1588, 1593, 1595, 1597, 1611, 1612, 1615, 1621, 1624, 1625, 1627, 1628, 1631, 1632, 1635, 1637, 1639, 1640, 1649, 1651, 1653, 1654, 1657, 1658, 1663, 1670, 1672, 1674, 1675, 1676, 1678, 1687, 1690, 1701, 1707, 1709, 1710, 1712, 1719, 1721, 1722, 1723, 1724, 1735, 1739, 1741, 1742, 1747, 1752, 1754, 1755, 1763, 1765, 1766, 1771, 1772, 1773, 1778, 1779, 1780, 1781, 1782, 1784, 1785, 1786, 1787, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1815, 1816, 1819, 1820, 1821, 1822, 1823, 1824, 1827, 1829, 1833, 1835, 1838, 1839, 1842, 1843, 1850, 1852, 1859, 1860, 1861, 1870, 1872, 1874, 1878, 1880, 1883, 1884, 1890, 1895, 1901, 1908, 1915, 1919, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1930, 1934, 1935, 1939, 1940, 1942, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1960, 1961, 1965, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1993, 2007, 2014, 2017, 2021, 2031, 2105, 2148, 3091, 4205, 4206, 4208, 4211, 4240, 4262, 4272, 7754
60 weight thread: 1000, 1001, 1011, 1076, 1118, 1181, 1242, 1246, 1670, 1801, & 1940
75 weight thread: 1800
Robison-Anton
40 weight thread: 5501, 5506, 5509, 5510, 5514, 5515, 5516, 5517, 5519, 5520, 5523, 5524, 5527, 5537, 5540, 5541, 5549, 5554, 5560, 5563, 5565, 5578, 5586, 5595, 5596, 5609, 5617, 5620, 5626, 5635, 5639, 5672, 5678, 5751, 5761, 5763, 5767, 5785, 5796, 5801, 5824, 9034, 9144
Garment Care:
Need help reading a garment care tag? Use our laundry-symbol guide and printable reference, together with the decoration-specific care instructions below.
Proper care for you garment is necessary to achieve a normal garment and decoration life. For all garments, we recommend cold-water washing inside out and hang drying. You may tumble dry on fluff (no heat). Never iron over the decoration. Following these steps will help you achieve the maximum amount of life for your garment. Remember, no garment or decoration is designed to last forever!
Embroidery Fonts:
We have hundreds of embroidery fonts in stock and ready to go. Additional fonts can be digitized for embroidery use. To see our embroidery fonts, click on the following PDF files to see samples of what the fonts look like. These files also show what keystrokes are available. They also list the recommended minimum and maximum height for embroidery.
Check out our online embroidery fonts tool!
Our Tajima TMAR-K1506C-360 Type 2 6 head
Single Head Tajima Embroidery
We decorate apparel in Indianapolis and ship nationwide. Explore our service areas or contact our team about your location and delivery needs.
Not located in one of these cities? We also service Bloomington, Fort Wayne, Terre Haute, Evansville, Northwest Indiana. Contract embroidery pricing is also available.
For questions about custom embroidery or digitizing, please contact us via email, or call 317-405-8955.
Frequently asked questions
What is embroidery digitizing, and do I need it?
Digitizing converts a design into instructions for an embroidery machine. A+ Images requires an embroidery-ready design and can review your artwork or an existing stitch file before production.
What apparel can you embroider?
Embroidery works on many garments and fabrics, including shirts, polos, and suitable outerwear. Access to the decoration area, fabric thickness, and design size determine whether a particular item is suitable.
Can I choose embroidery thread colors online?
Yes. Use the thread picker on this page to explore colors and note their codes. Screen colors are approximate; our team can help confirm a suitable thread choice for your project.
Can you embroider small lettering or a detailed logo?
Very small text and fine detail may need adjustment to stitch clearly. Send your logo and intended finished size so we can review lettering, line thickness, and placement.
What determines the cost of embroidery?
Garment choice, quantity, design size, stitch count, placement, and digitizing requirements affect pricing. Send the artwork and order details for a quote that includes the necessary preparation.
Have another question? Visit our complete FAQ page or contact our team.
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