Tools

See the StitchArtist Levels tab above for included stitch types by level.

Tools unlocked with StitchArtist Level 3:

• Magic Wand for Line Areas
  • Creates Line shapes based on your imported art with a single click.

• Auto-Outline Stitches
  • Automatically create an embroidery object by outlining selected stitches.
• Inflate / Deflate
  • Create a contour outline by expanding or contracting a current shape. Includes controls for rounding corners and removing holes.

• Reconstruct Outlines
  • Simplifies and smooths shapes with excessive nodes.
• Path Operations: CUT, AND, Flatten and UNION
  • Use embroidery and line objects to create and refine other objects by cutting one from another, creating an object from overlapping area, punching out overlapping areas, and uniting shapes into a single line object with a common edge.

• Import .EMF/.WMF and some .ai files
• Export as vector: .svg, .studio, .fcm
• Delayed Generation
  • Work on large, intensely detailed designs with no slowdown by only calculating new stitches when you are finished altering your shapes.
• Configurable default point input
  • decide whether your primary node type will be Line or Curve
• Toggle Auto-Scroll
• Extensive file publishing options for design creators and sellers
  • Publish designs in your working file as multiple file types, perfect for stock design digitizers preparing a product for customers with all varieties of machines.

• Create and publish your own scalable, object based fonts for personal use or resale, complete with rights management.
  • Create and map fonts that can be used with any Embrilliance program.
  • Publishes to your own installed font list as well as creating a BX Installation file for distribution.
  • Control downstream users’ ability to republish your fonts
  • Tag fonts with your digitizer and company name, website, and license info

• Patch Creation ‘Edge’ Tool
  • Create faux Merrow-edged patches from a single line object
  • Use multiple methods to create the body of the emblem
    • Pre-cut Patch Fabric
    • Hand-Cut Fabric Method
    • Freestanding Fill using only thread

Includes all tools from StitchArtist 1 and 2

StitchArtist 2 Tools and Stitch Properties:

• Incline (Stitch Angle) Controls
• True Bezier Shape Input

• A/B and Left/Right Satin Column Inputs
• Continuous Design Visualizer for borders and bands

• Sequence Mode for single click sequencing
• Motif stitch ‘scale on line’ decorative scaling

• Fill Stitch Embossing

Click here to see the comprehensive list of stitch properties in all versions of StitchArtist on the main StitchArtist page

Import Vector Art

Added to our our professional Bezier and Spline Point drawing tools is the ability to import .SVG vector art and even some cutting file formats (.FCM and .studio) for use as embroidery objects. Now you can start with existing vector art, modify your shapes for embroidery, and add stitch information.

Create Dimensional 3D Foam Embroidery with Ease

Included in StitchArtist level 2 is our automatic 3D Foam column underlay type, which automates the process of converting any suitable satin-stitch elements into 3D Foam embroidery with the click of a button! Add capping, connections, and set your density without the hassle of manually digitizing elements or tweaking settings.

Level 2 Satin Stitch Properties:

• Fringe

Creates a cut fringe that holds firmly without topstitching

• Contour

Two styles: constant density or fixed line count

• 3 and 5 Pass Whip

Creates multiple passes over every other stitch on a satin stitch pass to create a homespun thick-thread/floss look with standard threads

StitchArtist 1 Tools and Stitch Properties

Run Stitch Styles:

• Single
• Double
• Bean (up to 9 passes)
• Chain
• Backstitch (up to 5 passes)
• Stemstitch (adjustable width, angle)
• Sashiko

• Density
• Patterns (18)

With additional controls for in-pattern Stitch Length, Edge Pad (margin without stitch penetrations from the edge of the satin column), and turning off the pattern or selecting mid-column anchor stitches on the Reverse stitch.

• Split Satin Stitches

Number of splits (1-5), Max stitch length, Reverse stitch control

• Feathering / Jagged Edges

Inside and Outside, Left and Right independent control

• Pull Compensation

Minimum, Percent, Maximum

• Gradient

Four styles with density adjust

• Underlay

Edge Run, Parallel, Zig-zag. With control of length, inset and density.

• Pattern
• Split
• Feather
• Applique
• Line styles

Advanced Text Tools

• Envelope creation and editing

• Fixed baselines at any angle or with any shape

• Name drops at any angle and alignment for template creation

Applique and our included exclusive: Appliqadabra

• E-Stitch, Blanket stitch, Satin
• Full control over use of Position and Material
• Simulated Fabric fill
• Appliqadabra – lets you use a photo fill, with cropped printing for mixed media
• Color styles including PES traditional, User-defined and Keep Color for multi-needle machines.
• Cut-file saving for Silhouette, Scan ‘n Cut, SVG

• Four styles with adjustable spacing and stitch length
• Can be converted to a Run, and then a Motif Run for virtually unlimited possibilities.

• Combine motifs in a sequence for your own pattern
• Full control over each motif size, rotation, mirror
• Satin motifs included
• Candlewick motifs included

• Can be used to make lace designs
• Can be used under other objects for freestanding support
• Single-run style for creating even grids for a quilted look on linings, etc.

• Open and closed paths supported
• Fixed grid so adjacent objects can align