SewArt, SewWhat-Pro, SewWrite Master Class
Despite how the “experts” make it seem, embroidery digitizing is not rocket science.
Using these three inexpensive programs from S&S Computing: SewArt, SewWhat-Pro and SewWrite, you can create a wide variety of embroidery designs that can be stitched on just about any embroidery machine.
Learn these programs quickly and easily
This comprehensive and fun course is designed to help you understand these powerful programs. Watch 35 video lectures covering all the ins and outs of these programs. Plus – see howe the embroidery designs stitch out! See actual pictures of the final designs to better understand the settings provided in the software.
What’s Covered in this Course
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 51 Lessons
- Lifetime
- IntroductionGet an overview of the course, software requirements, and learning objectives. This section introduces the SewArt, SewWhat-Pro, and SewWrite programs and explains how they work together to support your embroidery projects.2
- SewArtLearn how to convert images into embroidery designs using SewArt. Topics include image preparation, digitizing techniques, stitch settings, color management, and exporting embroidery files for your machine.21
- 2.1Installing SewArt on a PC
- 2.2Installing SewArt on a MAC
- 2.3Updating Sewart
- 2.4Helpful resources for learning Sewart
- 2.5Understanding the SewArt workflow
- 2.6Using the drawing and shape tools in SewArt to create original art
- 2.7Combining shapes and using drawing tools to convert design to an embroidery file
- 2.8Understanding the difference between pixel based graphics and vector graphics
- 2.9Using Reduce Colors to reduce the number of colors in a pixel-based Image
- 2.10Importing a SVG (vector) vs JPG (pixel-based) to Sewart – Pros vs cons
- 2.11Merge Colors Tool to reduce number of color in a pixel-based image
- 2.12Using the Image Wizard to Reduce the Number of Colors in an Image
- 2.13Using Posterize to reduce the number of colors in a photorealistic pixel-based Image
- 2.14Removing Backgrounds and posterizing to reduce the number of colors in a photorealistic pixel-based Image
- 2.15Converting a simple 2-color design to an embroidery file
- 2.16Digitizing a multi-color design
- 2.17Making edits to a previously created embroidery design
- 2.18Creating a simple redwork design
- 2.19Creating an appliqué file – an apple!
- 2.20Using the PAS Editor to create an stitch area
- 2.21Variable width satin stitch editor
- SewWhat-ProDiscover how to view, edit, and customize embroidery designs with SewWhat-Pro. You'll learn to resize, combine, split, recolor, and optimize designs to fit your specific project needs.17
- 3.1Getting started with SewWhat-Pro
- 3.2Viewing and previewing your embroidery design
- 3.3Integrating your hoop and thread
- 3.4Combining embroidery designs
- 3.5Viewing and using albums
- 3.6Manipulating embroidery designs
- 3.7Creating special stitch areas: knock down and basting stitches
- 3.8Creating a cut file for applique
- 3.9Adding borders to existing designs
- 3.10Changing Colors and Removing Parts of a Design
- 3.11Splitting designs for multi-positional hoops
- 3.12Mapping letters to pre-digitized fonts
- 3.13Creating words from pre-digitized, mapped fonts
- 3.14Placing text on a curve and warping text
- 3.15Working with TTF fonts in SewWhat-Pro
- 3.16Importing text from SewWrite
- 3.17Batch conversion of files
- SewWriteMaster the creation of custom lettering, monograms, and text-based embroidery designs. This section covers font selection, layout options, editing tools, and preparing text designs for embroidery.3
- Other S&S Software you should knowExplore additional software tools from S&S Computing that can enhance your embroidery workflow. Learn about their features and how they integrate with the core software suite.3
- BONUS: ProjectsPut your new skills into practice with guided projects that combine techniques from all three programs. These real-world exercises help reinforce key concepts and build confidence in creating professional-quality embroidery designs.5
Instructor
Hello! I'm Julie, the founder of Machine Embroidery Geek. As an educator with over 20 years of teaching experience and a machine embroidery designer for more than 10 years, I combine my love of teaching with my passion for embroidery.
I believe that machine embroidery should be fun, creative, and accessible to everyone. That's why I create easy-to-follow tutorials, online courses, and modern embroidery designs that help embroiderers build skills and create projects they're proud of. Whether you're learning the basics or mastering advanced techniques, I'm here to help you stitch with confidence.
