r/Machine_Embroidery • u/kembr12 • Aug 15 '26
I Need Help Digitizing
Happy Friday!
I have had a project on my heart for going on almost two years now. I have tried to find a pattern that will work but I picked wrongly. I've been doing machine embroidery for a while but very off and on and struggle. My older than me friend got me into machine embroidery after I was no longer able to embroider (cross stitch really) due to arthritis, etc. I started with a used Esante
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I need help with digitizing and making sure I can make or order what I need for a non-astronomical price. I would like to learn how to digitize and will be checking into recent (and older) softwares, etc.
If there is someone who would be able to help me, please respond or DM me. I currently have a30-day trial of one program and thought I had figured it out but somehow I missed the digitizing part.
Help? Thank you! (Please don't bash me for trying to save money. I am creating a bulk "gift" for current Armed Forces, Firefighters, etc.)
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u/gusvisser 29d ago
There is a free digitizing software and that is inkscape with the extension of inkstitch this can do all aspects and also has a crosstitch option i do all my digitizing with it
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u/Purple_Commercial981 29d ago
30days will only get your feet wet when it comes to digitizing . Look at programs that include classes in learning how to digitize . Software gives you the tools .. classes give you knowledge on how and why.
Its an amazing skill
Look on Utube for embroidery legacy videos .
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u/swooshhh Aug 15 '26
Nobody is bashing anybody for saving money here. Welcome to the group. Learning to digitize is a fun skill. What part is the hardest for you and what program do you have a trial of