Embrilliance Stitch Artist LEVEL 1
Description
Level 1
Level 1 is designed for a hobby embroiderer who needs to be able to create stitches without going into debt or spending much computer time. Level 1 offers a limited set of stitch types and, more importantly, properties for those stitches, so that the user can simply ‘create’ without needing to learn many steps. Typical projects for Level 1 are applique designs, running stitch designs and simple filled shapes, backgrounds or unifying elements for design compositions etc.
How do you use StitchArtist?
Most users will begin by importing a background image – some artwork that they want to embroider. Then you create ‘objects,’ which are shapes that will be stitched, over the artwork. You decide the shapes, their order and their stitch properties. Those who are familiar with any modern drawing tool will feel comfortable with StitchArtist as it uses a Bezier model of shaping.
When assigning stitches to shapes, you have freedom to change your mind at any time; any shape can be made into any type of stitch as easily as clicking a button.
Easy to work with
Editing outlines is a frequent task when creating designs. StitchArtist is very helpful in this task:
- Stitch generation is instant and automatic.
- There are no mode changes for selection, editing, coloring, moving, sizing, rotating or adjusting properties.
- You can work in any number of display options. No need for a specific one to be used during any process.
- Users unfamiliar with Bezier can use a simulated spline system which is easier to teach, and can be helpful in the early instruction process.
If you have missed it, we do have an FAQ on StitchArtist:
http://embrilliance.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=1082&p=3445#p3445
There are a large number of stitch types available:
Methods / Properties:
To give you a sample of the comprehensive nature of the properties you can use with stitch objects, here are some examples, all Level 1 unless noted:
Run Stitch Styles:
- Single
- Double
- Bean (up to 9 passes)
- Chain
- Backstitch (up to 5 passes)
- Stemstitch (adjustable width, angle)
- Sashiko
Satin stitch properties:
- Density
- Pattern (18)
Length, Edge Pad, Reverse pattern
- Fringe
Will hold on without topstitching
- Contour
Two styles: constant density, fixed line count
- Split Stitches
Number of splits (1-5), Max stitch length, Reverse stitch control
- Feathering
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.
- Freestanding (Level 2+) for Richlieu bars, etc.
Satin Border
- Pattern
- Split
- Feather
- Applique
- Line styles
Applique:
- E-Stitch, Blanket stitch, Satin
- Full control over use of Position and Material
- Simulated Fabric fill
- 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
Stipple
- Four styles with adjustable spacing and stitch length
- Can be converted to a Run, and then a Motif Run for virtually unlimited possibilities.
Motif Run / Fill
- Combine motifs in a sequence for your own pattern
- Full control over each motif size, rotation, mirror
- Satin motifs included
- Candlewick motifs included
- Scale on line (level 2) for a dramatic decorative effect
Freestanding background
- 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.
Cross Stitch
- Open and closed paths supported
- Fixed grid so adjacent objects can align