ABOUT MJW EMBROIDERY
Behind the Stitch
A Different Approach to Digitizing
MJW Embroidery provides professional embroidery digitizing built around quality, expertise and personal attention. Every design is handled by me personally, with no outsourcing and no production-line approach.
My Story
From Embroidery Production to Professional Digitizing
I started MJW Embroidery in 2014 after working as an embroidery manager for a UK promotional clothing company. It was there that I developed my skills in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio, digitizing for a wide range of clients, including high-profile projects where the quality of the finished embroidery was critical.
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Just as importantly, I gained hands-on experience in embroidery production. Working directly with different garments, stabilizers, threads and machine setups taught me how much the production environment can influence the finished result. That experience still shapes the way I work today. I don't just consider how a design looks on screen; I think about how it will actually run on the machine and how the file needs to be constructed for its intended application.
When I launched MJW Embroidery, I saw an opportunity to offer a more considered approach to professional digitizing. Rather than competing on volume or price, I chose to focus on quality, technical expertise and personal service. Since then, I've worked with clients on thousands of designs, including embroidery produced for retail, established brands, specialist projects and high-end events.
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Every design is still digitized by me personally. I can advise on how artwork can be adapted to achieve the best embroidered result, and if something needs adjusting after a test sew-out, you're dealing directly with the person who created the file. For many long-term clients, that relationship has made MJW an extension of their own production process: a digitizing service they can rely on when the quality of the finished embroidery matters.
What Makes MJW Different
PERSONAL SERVICE
Personally Digitized
I'm Mike Whaites, the digitizer behind MJW Embroidery. Every design that comes through MJW is digitized by me personally, giving you direct access to the person actually creating your file.
15+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
Built for Production
My experience combines professional embroidery digitizing with hands-on knowledge of embroidery production. Every file is built with the finished result in mind, from stitch direction and density to sequencing, trims and efficiency on the machine.
QUALITY WITHOUT SHORTCUTS
No Outsourcing. No Production Line.
I don't send designs elsewhere or take a high-volume approach to digitizing. Each project gets individual attention, whether it's a straightforward production logo or something technically challenging that requires a little more thought.
PUSHING EMBROIDERY FURTHER
Beyond Conventional Digitizing
From 3D puff, gradients and curved fills to specialist threads, Coloreel and Direct to Embroidery, I continually explore new techniques and technologies to push what's possible with embroidery.
