Which software at an economical price?

kerrymc · 07-05-2007, 03:40 AM

I have a Brother 1500 Disney machine my husband bought me.

I am fascinated by the idea of creating my own designs.

But if I pay for the standard Brother package (PE Design) will it be of any real use in terms of producing a pattern that others can use if they have a Husqvarna or a Bernina or a Singer....

I am not particularly artistic or creative - is there a basic program I can play around with that does not cost a fortune (over $1,000) ?

Kerry Mc

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EmbroideryDigitizing · 07-08-2007, 04:08 PM

Have you tried Embird?
Im not sure of its apabilities but heard its cheaper than the lot.

make_edit · 07-09-2007, 12:59 PM

I am only familiar with Pulse...which I know is expensive...sorry

comfab · 07-10-2007, 04:03 AM

Hello ,

Do u require any punching work in Pulse. can do any sort of punching work in pulse tajima.please reply,
FP

CalicoCallie · 09-26-2007, 04:44 PM

Hi Kerry,

PEDesign (not PED Basic) is Brother's version of digitizing software. It saves files in PES format and exports to a few others (HUS, DST, EXP, PCS) However, it is easier enough to use a "converter" software to change these files into all of the popular formats.

Learning to digitize is another subject altogether. There is a steep learning curve, especially if you are not familiar with graphics type programs. You might consider getting one of the viewing/editing programs first and playing around with the features. There are many of these available at a much lower price than digitizing software. The allow you to edit and merge designs, change colors, watch the design doing a simulated stitch-out, change thread orders, etc. Once you become familiar with these tasks, then digitizing becomes a little easier to understand.

The main thing is to pay attention as designs stitch out on your machine. When a design stitches well with no problems, it can teach you a great deal about how to create your own designs.

Wilcom Tru Sizer, Tajami Ambassador, and EOS Viewer are all free downloads.

Good luck,
Candace
Calico Callie

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kerrymc Just Joined Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1 iTrader: (0) Online Status:	Which software at an economical price? I have a Brother 1500 Disney machine my husband bought me. I am fascinated by the idea of creating my own designs. But if I pay for the standard Brother package (PE Design) will it be of any real use in terms of producing a pattern that others can use if they have a Husqvarna or a Bernina or a Singer.... I am not particularly artistic or creative - is there a basic program I can play around with that does not cost a fortune (over $1,000) ? Kerry Mc

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07-09-2007, 12:59 PM	#3
make_edit Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Carolina,USA Posts: 145 iTrader: (0) Online Status:	I am only familiar with Pulse...which I know is expensive...sorry

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comfab Just Joined Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5 iTrader: (0) Online Status:	Hello , Do u require any punching work in Pulse. can do any sort of punching work in pulse tajima.please reply, FP

09-26-2007, 04:44 PM	#5
CalicoCallie Just Joined Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 iTrader: (0) Online Status:	Hi Kerry, PEDesign (not PED Basic) is Brother's version of digitizing software. It saves files in PES format and exports to a few others (HUS, DST, EXP, PCS) However, it is easier enough to use a "converter" software to change these files into all of the popular formats. Learning to digitize is another subject altogether. There is a steep learning curve, especially if you are not familiar with graphics type programs. You might consider getting one of the viewing/editing programs first and playing around with the features. There are many of these available at a much lower price than digitizing software. The allow you to edit and merge designs, change colors, watch the design doing a simulated stitch-out, change thread orders, etc. Once you become familiar with these tasks, then digitizing becomes a little easier to understand. The main thing is to pay attention as designs stitch out on your machine. When a design stitches well with no problems, it can teach you a great deal about how to create your own designs. Wilcom Tru Sizer, Tajami Ambassador, and EOS Viewer are all free downloads. Good luck, Candace Calico Callie