How Embgig works
Africa's embroidery design marketplace, connecting skilled African digitizers with embroiderers around the world. Buy machine-ready designs, sell your own, or get your own artwork digitized, all in one place.
Prefer to watch?We walk through it step by step on YouTube.For buyers
Step 1
Browse & discover
Search thousands of machine-ready embroidery designs by category, format, size, or keyword. Filter by file format (DST, PES, JEF and more) to match your machine.
Step 2
Add to cart & pay securely
Add one or multiple designs to your cart and check out using your card or mobile money. Payments are processed securely via Paystack.
Step 3
Download instantly
After payment your designs are available immediately in your downloads library. No waiting, no shipping. Files are yours to keep and use commercially.
Can't find the design?
Have it digitized
Upload your own logo or artwork, pick the category, size and file formats, and pay the price shown. One of our approved digitizers claims the job, and the finished design turns up in your downloads.
How custom digitizing worksFor sellers
Step 1
Apply to become a seller
Submit a short application with your store name and a bit about your embroidery work. Our team reviews applications within a few business days.
Step 2
Upload your designs
Once approved, upload your ZIP files containing the embroidery formats you support. Add a preview image, set your price, and submit for a quick quality review.
Step 3
Earn on every sale
When a buyer purchases your design, you keep 75% of the sale price, while Embgig receives 25%. Withdraw to your bank account or mobile money at any time.
Why Embgig
Instant downloads
Files are delivered the moment payment clears. No waiting, and no email links that expire.
Commercial licence included
Every design comes with a commercial-use licence. Stitch it, sell the finished product, no extra fees.
African craftsmanship
Every design is created by a vetted African digitizer. Your purchase directly supports creators on the continent.
Quality reviewed
Every new design is checked by our team before it goes live, so you only see files that are ready to stitch.
Multiple formats
DST, EMB, PES, JEF, EXP, VP3, HUS, XXX, TBF. Designs come in the formats the seller supports, clearly listed on every listing.
Always the latest version
If a seller updates a design you own, you automatically get access to the new version at no extra cost.
Common questions
What file formats are available?
Sellers choose which formats to include in their ZIP. Each listing clearly shows the available formats (DST, EMB, PES, JEF, EXP, VP3, HUS, XXX, TBF). Filter by format on the search page to find designs for your machine.
Can I use designs for commercial embroidery?
Yes. Every design purchased on Embgig includes a commercial-use licence. You can stitch the design onto products and sell those products without paying any additional licence fee.
What if a design doesn't work on my machine?
Contact our support team and we will work with you and the seller to resolve the issue. Because every design is reviewed before listing, technical problems are rare.
How do sellers get paid?
Sellers keep 75% of every sale, paid into their Embgig wallet. They can request a withdrawal to their bank account or mobile money wallet at any time (minimum ₦5,000). There's a flat ₦300 transfer fee per withdrawal, taken out of the amount withdrawn.
How long does seller approval take?
We aim to review all seller applications within 2–3 business days. You will receive a notification once your application is approved or if we need more information.
Ready to get started?
Join hundreds of embroiderers and digitizers already using Embgig.