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One of the great features of Embrilliance StitchArtist digitizing program is that you have the ability to import SVG files that you can use to create embroidery designs. The problem is that a lot of SVG file you get online don't automatically lend themselves to being suitable embroidery designs. In this video I'll show you some of the tricks you can use to clean up these SVG files and convert them into superior embroidery designs to stitch out on your embroidery machine. Want to learn more about Embrilliance? Check out my courses https://modern-makers-academy.teachable.com/ #Embrilliance #StitchArtist #Embrilliancesoftware #EmbrillianceStitchArtist #embroiderydigitizing #EmbrillianceSoftware #embroiderysoftware #machineembroidery Products mentioned in this video Note: some of these products are affiliate links for which I may receive a commission. StitchArtist Level 1 https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/8 Stitch Artist Level 2 https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/9 Stitch Artist Level 3 https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/10 More information on the blog: What is Embrilliance? https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-is-embrilliance/ How to use Embrilliance StitchArtist https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/how-to-digitize-with-embrilliance-stitchartist/ How to convert SVG files to embroidery designs https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/how-to-convert-an-svg-file-to-an-embroidery-design/ Video highlights: 0:00 welcome 0:29 importing the SVG file 1:05 removing excess shapes 1:30 reducing the number of control points 2:12 cutting holes in your vector shapes 3:33 applying stitches to the "hole" 4:00 scaling the eye 4:50 changing the angle of the stitches 5:10 increasing the edge padding 5:45 what you can do in a vector-based drawing program prior to importing. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and Subscribe: / @juliagriffey9315 Follow me at: Blog: https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/machineembroiderygeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machineembroiderygeek Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MachEmbroideryGeek
Tips for working with SVG clip art for digitizing designs in Embrilliance StitchArtist
The first step in learning to digitize in Embrilliance StitchArtist is learning how to use the drawing tools to create objects. In this video I will show you how to use the three main drawing tools: draw with points, draw with Bezier paths and freehand draw. Once you create an object with these tools, you can assign stitches and then you have an embroidery design! Want to learn more about Embrilliance? Check out my courses https://modern-makers-academy.teachable.com/ #Embrilliance #StitchArtist #EmbrillianceStitchArtist #Embrilliancesoftware #digitizing #embroiderydigitizing #embroiderysoftware #machineembroidery Products mentioned in this video Note: some of these products are affiliate links for which I may receive a commission. StitchArtist Level 1 https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/8 Stitch Artist Level 2 https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/9 Stitch Artist Level 3 https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/10 More information on the blog: What is Embrilliance? https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-is-embrilliance/ How to use Embrilliance StitchArtist https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/how-to-digitize-with-embrilliance-stitchartist/ Video highlights: 0:00 welcome 0:15 Draw with points 0:54 Changing line segments to curves 1:17 Getting the handles to show up 1:39 Draw with Bezier 2:25 Draw with Freehand drawing tool 3:38 Applying stitches to your object Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and Subscribe: / @juliagriffey9315 Follow me at: Blog: https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/machineembroiderygeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machineembroiderygeek Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MachEmbroideryGeek
How to use the three basic drawing tools in Embrilliance StitchArtist to create embroidery designs
Want to create one of those cute "MAMA" appliqué sweatshirts? It's easy to create the design if you have Embrilliance StitchArtist. In this video I'll show you where to get the free font and how to create the file in the software. Want to learn more about Embrilliance? Check out my courses https://modern-makers-academy.teachable.com/ #Embrilliance #StitchArtist #Embrilliancesoftware #EmbrillianceStitchArtist #embroiderydigitizing #EmbrillianceSoftware #embroiderysoftware #machineembroidery Products mentioned in this video Note: some of these products are affiliate links for which I may receive a commission. • Embrilliance StitchArtist Level 1 https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/8 • Varsity font (free) https://www.dafont.com/search.php?q=varsity More information on the blog: What is Embrilliance? https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-is-embrilliance/ How to use Embrilliance StitchArtist https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/how-to-digitize-with-embrilliance-stitchartist/ How to appliqué on a sweatshirt https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/how-to-applique-on-a-sweatshirt/ Video highlights: 0:00 welcome 0:38 Get the free font 1:34 use the font in Embrilliance to create the word 2:03 scale and rotate the letters 3:43 convert the letters to applique 4:20 preview the applique 5:50 color sorting Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and Subscribe: / @juliagriffey9315 Follow me at: Blog: https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/machineembroiderygeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machineembroiderygeek Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MachEmbroideryGeek
How to create appliqué letters from free fonts using Embrilliance StitchArtist Level 1
Free standing appliqué is a stand along item that can be used in a variety of ways such as coasters, ornaments or even toys. Want to turn any embroidery design into a free standing appliqué? It's pretty easy if you have Embrilliance StitchArtist and Enthusiast. In this video, I'll show you exactly how to do it. Want to learn more about Embrilliance? Check out my courses https://modern-makers-academy.teachable.com/ #Embrilliance #StitchArtist #Enthusiast #Embrilliancesoftware #EmbrillianceEnthusiast #EmbrillianceStitchArtist #embroideryediting #EmbrillianceSoftware #embroiderysoftware #machineembroidery Products mentioned in this video Note: some of these products are affiliate links for which I may receive a commission. • Enthusiast https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/7 • StitchArtist Level 1 https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/8 • Cowboy Boot with Flowers https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/product/cowboy-boot-with-flowers-embroidery-design/ More information on the blog: What is Embrilliance https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-is-embrilliance/ How to use Embrilliance Enthusiast https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-is-embrilliance-enthusiast/ How to use Embrilliance StitchArtist https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/how-to-digitize-with-embrilliance-stitchartist/ Video highlights: 0:00 welcome 0:32 creating the satin stitch applique line by drawing around your embroidery design 5:53 creating the satin stitch applique using a knock down stitch area and converting it to an appliqué 6:30 creating a coaster (free standing appliqué) with a wreath Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and Subscribe: / @juliagriffey9315 Follow me at: Blog: https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/machineembroiderygeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machineembroiderygeek Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MachEmbroideryGeek
How to create a free-standing appliqué using Embrilliance StitchArtist and Enthusiast
It can be a lot easier to find the font you are looking for in Embrilliance if you could just rename it. Turns out... you can! All you have to do is get Embrilliance AlphaTricks and renaming is a cinch. In this video, I'll show you how. Want to learn more about Embrilliance? Check out my courses https://modern-makers-academy.teachable.com/ #Embrilliance #Essentials #Enthusiast #Embrilliancesoftware @#EmbrillianceEssentials #embroideryediting #EmbrillianceSoftware #embroiderysoftware #machineembroidery Products mentioned in this video Note: some of these products are affiliate links for which I may receive a commission. • Embrilliance AlphaTricks https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/12 More information on the blog: Free embroidery fonts to download https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/free-embroidery-fonts-to-download-20-great-sources/ What is Embrilliance https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-is-embrilliance/ What are BX fonts? https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-are-bx-fonts-for-machine-embroidery/ Video highlights: 0:00 welcome 1:08 Import font utility 1:25 select the font 1:36 rename the font and save 2:02 check the new font name on a new page Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and Subscribe: / @juliagriffey9315 Follow me at: Blog: https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/machineembroiderygeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machineembroiderygeek Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MachEmbroideryGeek
How to rename fonts in Embrilliance using AlphaTricks
BX fonts in Embrilliance are AWESOME. But what do you do when you only have stitch file fonts? Well - if you have AlphaTricks - you can map them to keys on your keyboard and then they work just like BX fonts. In this video, I'll show you exactly how to do it. Want to learn more about Embrilliance? Check out my courses https://modern-makers-academy.teachable.com/ #Embrilliance #AlphaTricks #Embrilliancesoftware #BXfonts #embroideryediting #EmbrillianceSoftware #embroiderysoftware #machineembroidery #embrilliancealphatricks Products mentioned in this video Note: some of these products are affiliate links for which I may receive a commission. • Embrilliance AlphaTricks https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/12 More information on the blog: Free embroidery fonts to download https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/free-embroidery-fonts-to-download-20-great-sources/ What is Embrilliance https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-is-embrilliance/ What are BX fonts? https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-are-bx-fonts-for-machine-embroidery/ Video highlights: 0:00 welcome 0:18 What are BX fonts 0:54 Where to find free fonts 1:13 Downloading a stitch file font 1:48 Importing font 4:59 Naming font 5:31 Testing the font Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and Subscribe: / @juliagriffey9315 Follow me at: Blog: https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/machineembroiderygeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machineembroiderygeek Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MachEmbroideryGeek
How to import and map stitch file fonts to use as BX fonts using Embrilliance AlphaTricks
Feeling limited by your teeny tiny 4" x 4" embroidery hoop? Well - maybe you should get a multi-position embroidery hoop. For about $20 you can expand your embroidery area to about 4" x 7". The only trick is that you need to split your embroidery design. If you have Embrilliance Enthusiast - it's easy to do! Want to learn more about Embrilliance? Check out my courses https://modern-makers-academy.teachable.com/ #Embrilliance #Essentials #Enthusiast #Embrilliancesoftware #EmbrillianceEnthusiast #embroideryediting #EmbrillianceSoftware #embroiderysoftware #machineembroidery Products mentioned in this video Note: some of these products are affiliate links for which I may receive a commission. • Embrilliance Enthusiast software https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/7 • Cricket embroidery design https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/product/cute-cricket-embroidery-design/ • Multi-hoop for Brother embroidery machine https://amzn.to/3SyNx7O More information on the blog: What is Embrilliance https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-is-embrilliance/ Embrilliance Essentials vs. Embrilliance Enthusiast https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/embrilliance-essentials-vs-enthusiast-what-is-the-difference/ What is Embrilliance Enthusiast https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-is-embrilliance-enthusiast/ Video highlights: 0:00 welcome 0:39 multi-hoop I used 1:20 setting your hoop preference 2:10 opening the design 2:33 split into hoop utility 2:53 seeing how design has changed after split 4:00 how to avoid weird overlapping 4:48 move your design to get a different break Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and Subscribe: / @juliagriffey9315 Follow me at: Blog: https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/machineembroiderygeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machineembroiderygeek Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MachEmbroideryGeek
How to setup an embroidery design for a multi-hoop embroidery hoop in Embrilliance Enthusiast
Enveloping text is a cool technique that's not covered in the Embrilliance manual. Fortunately they provide great instructions on their site plus a free envelopes library that you can download. In this video, I'll show you how to download and install the Envelopes library and then use it to envelope some text. Want to learn more about Embrilliance? Check out my courses https://modern-makers-academy.teachable.com/ #Embrilliance #Essentials #Envelopingtext #Embrilliancesoftware #EmbrillianceEssentials #embroideryediting #EmbrillianceSoftware #embroiderysoftware #machineembroidery Products mentioned in this video Note: some of these products are affiliate links for which I may receive a commission. • Embrilliance Essentials software https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/2 • Curious Kid Font https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/product/curious-kid-font/ More information on the blog: What is Embrilliance https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-is-embrilliance/ How to use Embrilliance Essentials https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/how-to-use-embrilliance-essentials/ What are BX fonts? https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-are-bx-fonts-for-machine-embroidery/ Getting the free envelope library from Embrilliance: https://embrilliance.com/archives/2735 Video highlights: 0:00 welcome 0:26 visit Embrilliance site to download the free envelope library 0:41 installing the free envelopes library 1:40 merge in the envelope from the envelope library 2:05 create some text 2:23 change the name of the text object to get enveloped 2:44 editing the text 3:16 removing the satin border 3:25 previewing the stitch out Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and Subscribe: / @juliagriffey9315 Follow me at: Blog: https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/machineembroiderygeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machineembroiderygeek Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MachEmbroideryGeek
How to envelope letters within a shape using Embrilliance Essentials and the free Envelopes Library
Want to make a cute raw edge applique design in the shape of a name? It's super easy to do with Embrilliance StitchArtist and Enthusiast. In this video, I'll show you how to create the name and then generate an applique design in the shape of the letters. Want to learn more about Embrilliance? Check out my courses https://modern-makers-academy.teachable.com/ #Embrilliance #Essentials #Enthusiast #StitchArtist #Embrilliancesoftware #EmbrillianceEssentials #EmbrillianceEnthusiast #EmbrillianceStitchArtist #embroideryediting #embroiderydigitizing #EmbrillianceSoftware #embroiderysoftware #machineembroidery Products mentioned in this video Note: some of these products are affiliate links for which I may receive a commission. • Embrilliance Essentials https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/2 • Embrilliance Enthusiast https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/7 • Embrilliance StitchArtist https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/8 • Greenville Script https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/product/greenville-script-machine-embroidery-font/ More information on the blog: What is Embrilliance? https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-is-embrilliance/ How to use Embrilliance Essentials https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/how-to-use-embrilliance-essentials/ How to use Embrilliance Enthusiast https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-is-embrilliance-enthusiast/ How to use Embrilliance StitchArtist https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/how-to-digitize-with-embrilliance-stitchartist/ Video highlights: 0:00 welcome 0:21 creating a name 1:10 adjusting the type 1:29 creating a knock down stitch area 3:05 converting the shape to a run stitch 4:10 duplicating the outline stitch 4:26 changing the stitch type 4:50 changing the order of the elements 4:58 previewing the stitch out Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and Subscribe: / @juliagriffey9315 Follow me at: Blog: https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/machineembroiderygeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machineembroiderygeek Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MachEmbroideryGeek
How to create a raw edge applique design around a name with Embrilliance Enthusiast and StitchArtist
Do you have a logo as an image that you need to convert to an embroidery design? If so - you will need to digitize it because there is no magic button to convert it from an image to an embroidery file. But have no fear - digitizing is not rocket science. In this video I will show you how I digitze a very basic logo. Want to learn more about Embrilliance? Check out my courses https://modern-makers-academy.teachable.com/ #Embrilliance #StitchArtist #howtodigitze #digitizelogo #digitizing #Embrilliancesoftware #EmbrillianceStitchArtist #embroiderydigitizing #EmbrillianceSoftware #embroiderysoftware #machineembroidery Products mentioned in this video Note: some of these products are affiliate links for which I may receive a commission. • Embrilliance StitchArtist Level 1 https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/8 • Embrilliance StitchArtist Level 2 https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/9 • Embrilliance StitchArtist Level 3 https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/10 More information on the blog: What is Embrilliance? https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-is-embrilliance/ How to use Embrilliance StitchArtist https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/how-to-digitize-with-embrilliance-stitchartist/ How to become an embroidery digitizer https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/how-to-become-an-embroidery-digitizer/ Video highlights: 0:00 welcome 0:22 how the image got into Embrilliance / how to import an image 0:58 checking the visibility of the image 1:08 scaling the image 1:31 zooming in 1:45 using the Bezier tool to create swoosh 2:33 editing the swoosh shape 3:07 applying stitches and changing the inclination 4:10 using the column tool to digitize the shield 5:32 editing the column 6:28 digitizing the letter E 8:00 changing colors of the objects 8:25 changing the stitch order 8:55 branching the shield 9:16 branching the E 9:29 previewing the stitch out 10:09 changing start and end points Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and Subscribe: / @juliagriffey9315 Follow me at: Blog: https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/machineembroiderygeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machineembroiderygeek Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MachEmbroideryGeek
How to digitize a JPEG logo using Embrilliance StitchArtist to stitch on your embroidery machine.
What do you do when you have an embroidery design in a format that is not read by your embroidery machine? You need to convert it. If you have Embrilliance Essentials - it's super simple. In this video I'll show you how to convert an embroidery design from one file format into another. Want to learn more about Embrilliance? Check out my courses https://modern-makers-academy.teachable.com/ #Embrilliance #Essentials #embroideryfiles #embroideryfileconversion #Embrilliancesoftware #EmbrillianceEssentials #embroideryediting #EmbrillianceSoftware #embroiderysoftware #machineembroidery Products mentioned in this video Note: some of these products are affiliate links for which I may receive a commission. • Embrilliance Essentials software https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/2 • Fishing bobber with hooks https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/product/fishing-line-with-hook-and-bobber-embroidery-design/ More information on the blog: What is Embrilliance https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-is-embrilliance/ How to use Embrilliance Essentials? https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/how-to-use-embrilliance-essentials/ How to convert embroidery designs from one format to another https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/is-there-a-free-embroidery-file-format-converter/ Video highlights: 0:00 welcome 0:15 opening an embroidery design 0:48 saving in another embroidery file format 1:30 opening the converted file 1:58 StitchArtist capabilities for saving files in multiple different formats Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and Subscribe: / @juliagriffey9315 Follow me at: Blog: https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/machineembroiderygeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machineembroiderygeek Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MachEmbroideryGeek
How to convert an embroidery design from one file format to another using Embrilliance Essentials
Changing the background color of your Embrilliance work area can help you more accurately preview your design and chose thread colors that are appropriate for your project. Modifying your grid size and unit of measure can help you better envision the size of the final stitch out. In this video, I'll show you how to change both. Want to learn more about Embrilliance? Check out my courses https://modern-makers-academy.teachable.com/ #Embrilliance #Essentials #Enthusiast #Embrilliancesoftware #EmbrillianceEssentials #embroideryediting #EmbrillianceSoftware #embroiderysoftware #machineembroidery Products mentioned in this video Note: some of these products are affiliate links for which I may receive a commission. • Embrilliance software https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/aff_tools/juliagriffey/tool/text_links/21 • Fishing lure with three hooks. https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/product/fishing-lure-with-three-hooks-embroidery-design/ More information on the blog: What is Embrilliance https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/what-is-embrilliance/ How to use Embrilliance Essentials? https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/how-to-use-embrilliance-essentials/ Embrilliance Essentials vs. Embrilliance Enthusiast https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com/embrilliance-essentials-vs-enthusiast-what-is-the-difference/ Video highlights: 0:00 welcome 0:55 locate Preferences 1:02 change grid settings 1:50 changing unit of measure 2:00 why you would want to change these settings Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and Subscribe: / @juliagriffey9315 Follow me at: Blog: https://www.machineembroiderygeek.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/machineembroiderygeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machineembroiderygeek Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MachEmbroideryGeek
How to change the background color and grid size and unit of measure in Embrilliance software
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