Documents My Documents\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial | Brother XF0606-001

Creating Embroidery Patterns

Creating Embroidery Patterns From Photos (Photo Stitch 1)

The sample file for this tutorial can be found at the following location.

Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial

Step 1	Using the Photo Stitch 1 function to create an embroidery pattern from an image

Step 2	Changing color of the circle

Step 3	Adding text and setting character spacing

Step 4	Transforming the text

Step 5	Importing and rotating an embroidery pattern

	Transferring embroidery patterns to embroidery machines
Step 6	• Transferring the design to an original card
	• Transferring data to embroidery machines via a USB media

Creating Embroidery Patterns

Step 1 Using the Photo Stitch 1 function to create an embroidery pattern from an image

Now, we will open the image of the girl and convert it to an embroidery pattern.

1.Click 1 in the Top Wizard.

1

2.Import the file girl2-face.bmp.

Select the file girl2-face.bmpin the folder

Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial

b Memo:

Image file formats

Images in the following formats can be imported.

•Windows bitmap (.bmp)

•Exif (.tif, .jpg)

•Portable Network Graphics (.png)

•GIF (.gif)

11

Image 13

$Brother XF0606-001 Creating Embroidery Patterns From Photos Photo Stitch, Documents My Documents\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial$

Contents

Personal Embroidery Design Software System Radio Interference Other than USA and Canada Important Information Regulations Read the following before opening the CD-ROM package For repairs or adjustments For a longer service lifeFor designing beautiful embroidery designs For safe operation Table of Contents Before Use Package ContentsIntroduction Please Read Before Installation InstallationSystem Requirements If the installer does not automatically start up Installing the SoftwareClick All Programs  Accessories  Run Windows XP users only Click Change To install the application into a different folder If the Always check for most recent version Checking for the Latest Version of the Program Technical Support UninstallationOnline Registration Before Starting Up Application Getting StartedStarting up PE-DESIGN Plus About the Top Wizard Documents My Documents\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial Creating Embroidery Patterns From Photos Photo StitchImage file formats Click Select from Candidates Select Mask dialog box on Changing color of the circle Transforming the text Adding text and setting character spacing Transforming text on Importing and rotating an embroidery pattern Transferring the design to an original card Transferring embroidery patterns To embroidery machines Transferring data to embroidery machines via a USB media Precautions for using the Card Writer Module/original cards Overwriting SavingSaving with a new name Exporting Photo Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box Exiting ApplicationWith Color, Sepia or Gray Sewing Option Photo Stitch Image To StitchStarting the Photo Stitch 2 wizard Importing photo data into PE Click Update Preview Applying an image mask and adjusting its size and positionChanging the sewing angle Color Set Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog box Starting the Auto Punch wizard Auto PunchImporting image data into Auto Punch Parameters dialog box Create Lines Thread ChartAdd mask outline Noise reduction Starting the Cross Stitch wizard Cross Stitch Omit Colors Cross Stitch Parameters dialog boxZoom Cross size Next Selecting stitches Edit Cross Stitch dialog boxColor Option Editing area Image To Stitch Wizard Common dialog boxesSelect Mask dialog box Gray Balance / Set Output Size Set Output Size dialog boxDialog box If Mono was selected for Photo Stitch 1 or Photo Entering Text Entering TextEntering Text Creating Transforming text Change the Character Spacing Specifying character spacing Advanced Operations for Entering Text Setting text attributesEditing entered text Font Embroidery attributes for text Editing Embroidery Designs Arranging Embroidery DesignsSelecting patterns Moving patterns Rotating patterns Scaling patternsSlightly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns Greatly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns Grouping/Ungrouping embroidery patterns Flipping patterns horizontally or verticallyGrouping patterns Ungrouping patterns Checking Embroidery Patterns Using the Pan toolZooming Changing the display of the embroidery design Changing realistic view settingsSolid View Stitch View Realistic View Checking the stitching with the Stitch Simulator Selecting a pattern Checking and Editing the Sewing OrderSewing Order pane Changing colors Editing the sewing orderChanging sewing attributes Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Regions Setting the sew typeLine sew / Region sew Sew type Changing the pattern of programmable fill stitch Specifying sewing attributesClick the Sewing Attributes tab Display the Sewing Attributes pane Color Setting the thread colorSpecial colors Creating a new embroidery design Opening/Importing Embroidery DesignsOpening a PE-DESIGN Plus file From Design Library Importing embroidery designsFrom a folder From an embroidery card Checking embroidery design information Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines Transferring to a machine by using an original card Transferring directly to a machine’s memory Transferring to a machine by using USB media Printing Specifying print settings Printing Checking a print image Specifying the Design Page Size and Color User Hoop Setting Changing the grid settings Changing Application SettingsSystem unit Deleting a chart Creating a new thread chartEditing a chart Adding items from a thread chart Deleting items Adding a new itemEditing an item DST Export Setting DST Import SettingChanging the order of items PE-DESIGN Plus Window Understanding Windows Quick Access Toolbar commands Quick Access Toolbar/RibbonCustomizing the window Using access keys Customizing Quick Access Toolbar/Shortcut keys Quick Access Toolbar Shortcut keys Application button menu MenusRibbon menu tabs Home tab View tab Sewing Direction Tips and TechniquesSewing Order Sewing Wide Areas Sewing Attributes ReferenceLine sew types Line sewing attributes Region sewing attributes Region sew typesSupplement Font List Text 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 Writing Multiple Embroidery Files to an Original Card PES-WriterStarting up PES-Writer Write to card Operation screen Card capacity indicatorIcon size button Properties button Selecting system units Exiting applicationHelp menu About PES-Writer Problem Estimated Cause Solution Troubleshooting Combining Index Index English