Embroidery

Ink/Stitch – machine embroidery design platform based on Inkscape

Ink/Stitch is a machine embroidery design platform based on Inkscape, and other open source software.

You need to have Inkscape installed on your system.

Ink/Stitch is free and open source software.

Features include:

  • Digitize machine embroidery designs using Inkscape (SVG).
  • Import and Export many popular machine embroidery formats:
    • including batch export.
  • Add Trims and Stops.
  • Edit Stitch Order.
  • Set custom origin point as (0, 0) in the design file.
  • Animated stitch-out preview including live-preview as you adjust settings like row spacing underlay, etc.
  • Print to PDF:
    • Realistic rendering.
      • Line-drawing mode available as well.
    • Embroidery machine operator layout with color blocks, thread names, stitch counts, and custom notes.
    • Client-oriented layout designed for you to send to your customer.
    • Highly customizable through your web browser.
  • Thread manufacturer palettes (over 60 manufacturers included):
    • Automated installation of Inkscape palettes for use in your designs.
    • Thread names and catalog numbers included in PDF printouts.
  • Lettering.
  • Supported Stitch Types:
    • Fill Stitch:
      • Automatically fill arbitrary shapes with stitches.
      • Adjust the stitch length, row spacing, and row angle.
      • Underlay.
    • Satin Stitch:
      • Custom-design your satin column with varying width.
      • Automatic routing (with underpathing running stitch if needed).
      • Mix and match 3 kinds of underlay:
        • Center-walk.
        • Contour.
        • Zig-zag.
      • e stitch.
    • Stroke Type Stitches:
      • Running stitch.
      • Bean stitch.
      • Manual stitch with each stitch exactly where you want it.
  • Supported file types:
    • Writing – CSV, DST, EXP, JEF, PEC, PES, SVG, TXT (G-CODE), U01, VP3.
    • Reading – 100, 10o, BRO, DAT, DSB, DST, DSZ, EMD, EXP, EXY, FXY, GT, INB, JEF, JPX, KSM, MAX, MIT, NEW, PCD, PCM, PCQ, PCS, PEC, PES, PHB, PHC, SEW, SHV, STC, STX, TAP, TBF, TXT (G-CODE), U01, VP3, XXX, ZXY.
  • Internationalization support – user interface translated to several languages.

Website: inkstitch.org
Support: FAQ, GitHub Code Repository
Developer: Lex Neva
License: GNU General Public License either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version

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Ink/Stitch is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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