How Embroidery Collective Works
A streamlined workflow that makes digitizers look professional and keeps clients happy. Here's how it all fits together.
Set Up Your Profile
Create your digitizer profile with your bio, specialties, portfolio, and pricing. Connect Stripe to receive payments.
- Showcase your best work in your portfolio
- Set your base pricing and turnaround times
- Get your personal vanity URL (e.g., /d/your-name)
- One-time Stripe Connect setup for payouts
Invite Your Clients
Generate invite links to share with your clients. Put them in your email signature, social media, or business cards.
- Create multiple links for different channels
- Track which links bring in clients
- Set usage limits or expiration dates
- Clients sign up directly connected to you
Receive Inquiries
Clients submit their designs with all the details you need. No more back-and-forth emails to get basic info.
- Design files uploaded securely
- Size, placement, and fabric info captured
- Special instructions in one place
- Instant notifications when inquiries come in
Send Professional Quotes
Review the project and send a quote. Clients can accept with one click and payment is secured automatically.
- Clean, professional quote presentation
- One-click acceptance for clients
- Payment held in escrow immediately
- Start work knowing you'll get paid
Collaborate & Deliver
Upload proofs, get feedback with annotations, handle revisions. Everything tracked in one thread.
- Upload proof images for review
- Clients annotate exactly what needs changing
- Revision history tracked automatically
- Secure file delivery when approved
Get Paid
When the client approves, payment is released to your Stripe account. Typically arrives in 2-3 business days.
- Automatic payment release on approval
- Funds to your bank in 2-3 days
- Full transaction history
- 100% of your quoted price—zero fees deducted
Benefits for everyone
Protected Payments
Digitizers: Get paid without chasing. Clients: Pay only when satisfied. Escrow protects everyone.
Faster Turnaround
No email tag. All project info captured upfront. Digitizers can start immediately.
Clear Communication
Every message, file, and revision in one place. No more hunting through inboxes.
Lasting Relationships
Build trust over time. Repeat customers get tracked automatically. Offer your best clients flexible terms.
Common questions
Can I bring my existing clients?
Absolutely! That's exactly what this platform is for. Generate invite links and share them with your current clients. They sign up for free and you manage everything through the platform.
What are your fees?
Zero fees for digitizers—you keep 100% of your quoted price. A 10% service fee is added to client orders, covering payment processing, the platform, and support. No monthly fees, no setup costs.
How does the escrow work?
When a client accepts your quote, their payment is held securely. You can start work knowing the funds are there. When the client approves the final delivery, payment is released to your Stripe account automatically.
What if there's a dispute?
We have a fair dispute resolution process. Both parties can submit their case, and we review the project history to make a fair decision. Most issues get resolved through normal revision requests.