Because I use both Hatch and Embrilliance, I often get questions along the lines of “which one is best?” Recently that question has popped up about fonts so here’s what you need to know! Well, the answer is each one has something it does better than the other and if you’re serious about embroidery, you […]
Motifs are perfect for simulating hand embroidery when applied to lines. They can also be added as just single designs. See how to work with motifs in Wilcom Hatch.
Creating motifs in Wilcom Hatch is easy but there are a few tricks. I’ll share what I’ve learned after my recent motif making binge! UPDATE! After filming this video, I discovered there IS a way to reverse the stitching. Select the object and choose Digitize : Backtrack. This will stitch the motif from the opposite […]
Mastering the right and left clicks that control objects shapes in Hatch (and most digitizing programs) requires practice. However, there are a few tricks that can help master it more quickly.
While the current version of Wilcom Hatch doesn’t have an option for automatically creating digital cutter files for your appliques, you can create a template with just a few steps and I’ll show you how! Where to Get the Designs Shown Here The vampire bat and sheep designs are available in EMB format and are […]
Make a snowflake from built-in monogram ornaments! (Or, how I entertain myself during boring webinars by doodling.) In this video, we’ll be using some of the layout tools.
Learn how to use the borders buried in the Hatch Monograms Toolbox creatively. Monogram borders make it easy to create designs simply by selecting a shape and applying different stitch effects!
earn how to make “instant lace” using built-in monogram borders in Hatch. Also – see what happens when I use a shape that’s too narrow to contain a monogram and what to do about it! Note: These are basic steps that should work in a variety of programs! Update Since this video was released, Hatch […]
Auto applique is a cinch in Hatch. I’ll show you how to make a basic applique and then go over the various options on the settings the Objects Properties so you can customize them for how you do applique. With an EMB file, you can always adjust those settings whenever you change technique!
Auto-applique is in Wilcom Hatch is fast and easy and can be modified to eliminate bulk using partial applique. With a little minor surgery, you can repair the jumps left in the design. See how in this video. Part 1 covered how to create an auto applique and understand what the settings mean. Watch it […]
In this video: What is a jump & why they’re there What you can do about them The difference between stitch elements and object elements How closest point capabilities can reduce long jumps and possibly trims thus speeding production and improving results Brief comparison of Embrilliance Essentials with Wilcom Hatch for fonts Related Articles About […]
Making a dropped cap in Wilcom Hatch is easy and adds a nice designer touch to a project.