You can use the Ink/Stitch extension as part of the Inkscape software to create embroidery designs.
Embedded Files
Inkscape
Inkscape
Inkscape is a free and open source vector based graphic design software.
You can download directly from the Inkscape website or from the Microsoft Website.
Ink/Stitch
Ink/Stitch
Next you'll need to download Ink/Stitch.
This software will allow you to digitize a vector drawing to prepare it for the embroidery machine.
NOTE: If you are following along with the video, the tutorial starts at 2 minutes.
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Use the graphic design software you are most comfortable using and open the design on Inkscape.
Inkscape can open most types of image files, including:
PDF
JPG
GIF
PNG
Design Considerations
Design Considerations
You are limited by the colors of embroidery thread that are in your possession.
The more colors in your design, the more your have to change the embroidery thread.
Where to start?
Coloring pages
Clipart
Cartoon character
Photo
Photo
too many colors
Cartoon
Cartoon
simple design and manageable colors
Set up your picture
Set up your picture
The process of converting an image to an embroidery design is called digitizing.
Open an image in Inkscape and save as a .svg
Converts colors of the image into vectors that can be read by the INKStitch software
Adjust the size and and units of the document.
It's good practice to set the dimensions of the document to the dimensions of the embroidery hoop.
Layers
Layers
Consider using layers
Organize by color
Organize by stitch
This will make things more organized once you get to the embroidering step.
Quick Guide to Embroidery stitches
Quick Guide to Embroidery stitches
Fill Stitch
Fill Stitch
Stroke Stitch
Stroke Stitch
Example
Example
Fill Stitch: autofill
Brown, pink, white, nose and eyes
Stroke Stitch: running/bean stitch
Black outline
Nose
No Satin Stitch
Preview
Preview
Common Error
Common Error
Ink/stitch does not handle self intersecting paths for fills.
Will tell you exact x and y coordinates of the error
To solve, add points onto the edge of the loop and delete the loop
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