Educator
Ink/Stitch — Open-source machine digitizing
Ink/Stitch
Why we picked it
Ink/Stitch provides software and documentation for an Inkscape-based embroidery workflow.
Put it into practice
Start with a simple original motif and follow the basic documentation. Keep the editable drawing and your observations together as a first project record.
Keep a useful record
Save an editable working copy and label your experiment with its intended size and material. Compare the preview with a sample before repeating the setup on a finished item. Note what changed and what remained constant so the next attempt answers a specific question. A screen preview helps with planning, while the sewn result shows how the material behaves.
Access and source
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Design Doctor
Not sure your artwork will stitch well?
Upload it to Design Doctor for a free readiness check. You get a score for embroidery, patches, vector and print, with plain-English notes on what to change before you order.

