A DEFINITION Technically, digitizing refers to the process of converting analog information into digital information. For example, scanning a photo into the computer is a form of digitizing. As it relates to embroidery, it is the process of preparing artwork and applying stitches to create a digital embroidery file suitable for use on a computerized […]
In the previous post, What are Birdnests? we looked at what a birdnest is and the potential damage it can cause.
You’ve just spent a fortune on your very first embroidery machine and now the sales person is showing you threads.
Birdnests are not only annoying, they reduce productivity and can potentially ruin the entire project.
Embroidering on ribbon presents a few problems: ribbon cannot be securely hooped between the rings of the hoop, accurate design placement is difficult, and the tight weave is not conducive to the additional thread applied by embroidery. With a little know-how, you can easily surmount these problems. Watch this video on how to do it! […]
Machine embroidery on ribbon can be difficult. It’s hard too hoop and tightly woven. Compound that with metallic thread and you have a recipe for disaster. Discover how to work around these issues and get great results! Download the design
Embroidery looked so easy during your demo. The sales person popped in a swatch of fabric, punched a few buttons
My friend Brian Bailie (OK, with help from programmer David) has added another cool feature to Convert It Mac—cover flow!
To see the effects of stitch length and density on fabric, I suggest creating a stitch swatch chart.
Want to learn how to become a better embroiderer? Then you need to understand a few “insider” techniques to learn what’s happening under the hood.
WHAT IS DENSITY? Density is the distance between individual stitches in a satin column or rows of stitches in a fill. The closer the rows are to each other, the more dense an area of stitches is. HOW IS DENSITY MEASURED? There are two primary ways that embroidery and digitizing systems measure density. One measures […]
Understanding underlay can help you produce better embroidery. By learning about it’s function and attributes