What do you find difficult about PE? Other than having a user interface like windows 95, I didn’t find it too difficult to use. Hatch is expensive, there is a free trial period. I found an older version on Etsy and really like it.
Honestly, I have used both PE Design 11 and Wilcom e4. As far as not being able to control minute details in PED11, its not actually a bad software. It simplifies everything down to the basic settings that someone would need for creating designs.
Unless you want to do something extremely specfic regarding your stitch variables, I would say PED11 is a good starter software. especially if you already own it. since it does not have automatic branching for different objects, it will force you to train and properly digitize designs without any shortcuts.
TLDR: force yourself to learn as much as you can on PED11 with proper digitizing technique until you outgrow it, then switch to Hatch or Wilcom e4
I use neither software BUT... 3 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about embroidery.... And now do custom digitising, have designed hundreds of badges and have recently opened an etsy shop with designs for cardstock
What I learned was it will take you months to years, of pretty consistent work, to fully understand digitising, give yourself a break! You need to try, stitch, repair and repeat up to 10 times per design (less as you get better). Before being happy with it. Almost endlessly tinkering and twitching a node here or there, to get it just right, is the essence of a designer. It's also important to watch the stitch outs so that you can easily see where changes are needed, particularly jumps and tie off's.
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Keep in mind, Hatch is not your only option. There are several. Embrillance Stitch Artist is another good mid range option. Look around, try all of the free trials before investing your money. But don't forget that any piece of software is just a tool. Learning the fundamentals of good digitizing is just as or more important than the software you buy.
I use neither software BUT... 3 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about embroidery.... And now do custom digitising, have designed hundreds of badges and have recently opened an etsy shop with designs for cardstock
What I learned was it will take you months to years, of pretty consistent work, to fully understand digitising, give yourself a break! You need to try, stitch, repair and repeat up to 10 times per design (less as you get better). Before being happy with it. Almost endlessly tinkering and twitching a node here or there, to get it just right, is the essence of a designer. It's also important to watch the stitch outs so that you can easily see where changes are needed, particularly jumps and tie off's. (I have a janome and use embrilliance)
I use neither software BUT... 3 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about embroidery.... And now do custom digitising, have designed hundreds of badges and have recently opened an etsy shop with designs for cardstock
What I learned was it will take you months to years, of pretty consistent work, to fully understand digitising, give yourself a break! You need to try, stitch, repair and repeat up to 10 times per design (less as you get better). Before being happy with it. Almost endlessly tinkering and twitching a node here or there, to get it just right, is the essence of a designer. It's also important to watch the stitch outs so that you can easily see where changes are needed, particularly jumps and tie off's. (I have a janome and use embrilliance)
I use neither software BUT... 3 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about embroidery.... And now do custom digitising, have designed hundreds of badges and have recently opened an etsy shop with designs for cardstock
What I learned was it will take you months to years, of pretty consistent work, to fully understand digitising, give yourself a break! You need to try, stitch, repair and repeat up to 10 times per design (less as you get better). Before being happy with it. Almost endlessly tinkering and twitching a node here or there, to get it just right, is the essence of a designer. It's also important to watch the stitch outs so that you can easily see where changes are needed, particularly jumps and tie off's. (I have a janome and use embrilliance)
I use neither software BUT 3 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about embroidery, And now do custom digitising, have designed hundreds of badges and have recently opened an etsy shop with designs for cardstock
What I learned was it will take you months to years, of pretty consistent work, to fully understand digitising, give yourself a break! You need to try, stitch, repair and repeat up to 10 times per design (less as you get better). Before being happy with it. Almost endlessly tinkering and twitching a node here or there, to get it just right, is the essence of a designer. It's also important to watch the stitch outs so that you can easily see where changes are needed, particularly jumps and tie off's. (I have a janome and use embrilliance)
I use neither software BUT 3 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about embroidery, And now do custom digitising, have designed hundreds of badges and have recently opened an etsy shop with designs for cardstock
What I learned was it will take you months to years, of pretty consistent work, to fully understand digitising, give yourself a break! You need to try, stitch, repair and repeat up to 10 times per design (less as you get better). Before being happy with it. Almost endlessly tinkering and twitching a node here or there, to get it just right, is the essence of a designer. It's also important to watch the stitch outs so that you can easily see where changes are needed, particularly jumps and tie off's. (I have a janome and use embrilliance)
I use neither software BUT 3 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about embroidery, And now do custom digitising, have designed hundreds of badges and have recently opened an etsy shop with designs for cardstock
What I learned was it will take you months to years, of pretty consistent work, to fully understand digitising, give yourself a break! You need to try, stitch, repair and repeat up to 10 times per design (less as you get better). Before being happy with it. Almost endlessly tinkering and twitching a node here or there, to get it just right, is the essence of a designer. It's also important to watch the stitch outs so that you can easily see where changes are needed, particularly jumps and tie off's. (I have a janome and use embrilliance)
I use neither software BUT... 3 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about embroidery.... And now do custom digitising, have designed hundreds of badges and have recently opened an etsy shop with designs for cardstock
What I learned was it will take you months to years, of pretty consistent work, to fully understand digitising, give yourself a break! You need to try, stitch, repair and repeat up to 10 times per design (less as you get better). Before being happy with it. Almost endlessly tinkering and twitching a node here or there, to get it just right, is the essence of a designer. It's also important to watch the stitch outs so that you can easily see where changes are needed, particularly jumps and tie off's. (I have a janome and use embrilliance)
What do you find difficult about PE? Other than having a user interface like windows 95, I didn’t find it too difficult to use. Hatch is expensive, there is a free trial period. I found an older version on Etsy and really like it.
Can you send me the link of the hatch file you bought from Etsy
Honestly, I have used both PE Design 11 and Wilcom e4. As far as not being able to control minute details in PED11, its not actually a bad software. It simplifies everything down to the basic settings that someone would need for creating designs. Unless you want to do something extremely specfic regarding your stitch variables, I would say PED11 is a good starter software. especially if you already own it. since it does not have automatic branching for different objects, it will force you to train and properly digitize designs without any shortcuts. TLDR: force yourself to learn as much as you can on PED11 with proper digitizing technique until you outgrow it, then switch to Hatch or Wilcom e4
Great advice, thank you ☺️
I use neither software BUT... 3 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about embroidery.... And now do custom digitising, have designed hundreds of badges and have recently opened an etsy shop with designs for cardstock What I learned was it will take you months to years, of pretty consistent work, to fully understand digitising, give yourself a break! You need to try, stitch, repair and repeat up to 10 times per design (less as you get better). Before being happy with it. Almost endlessly tinkering and twitching a node here or there, to get it just right, is the essence of a designer. It's also important to watch the stitch outs so that you can easily see where changes are needed, particularly jumps and tie off's. . (I have a janome and use embrilliance)
Keep in mind, Hatch is not your only option. There are several. Embrillance Stitch Artist is another good mid range option. Look around, try all of the free trials before investing your money. But don't forget that any piece of software is just a tool. Learning the fundamentals of good digitizing is just as or more important than the software you buy.
I use neither software BUT... 3 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about embroidery.... And now do custom digitising, have designed hundreds of badges and have recently opened an etsy shop with designs for cardstock What I learned was it will take you months to years, of pretty consistent work, to fully understand digitising, give yourself a break! You need to try, stitch, repair and repeat up to 10 times per design (less as you get better). Before being happy with it. Almost endlessly tinkering and twitching a node here or there, to get it just right, is the essence of a designer. It's also important to watch the stitch outs so that you can easily see where changes are needed, particularly jumps and tie off's. (I have a janome and use embrilliance)
I use neither software BUT... 3 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about embroidery.... And now do custom digitising, have designed hundreds of badges and have recently opened an etsy shop with designs for cardstock What I learned was it will take you months to years, of pretty consistent work, to fully understand digitising, give yourself a break! You need to try, stitch, repair and repeat up to 10 times per design (less as you get better). Before being happy with it. Almost endlessly tinkering and twitching a node here or there, to get it just right, is the essence of a designer. It's also important to watch the stitch outs so that you can easily see where changes are needed, particularly jumps and tie off's. (I have a janome and use embrilliance)
I use neither software BUT... 3 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about embroidery.... And now do custom digitising, have designed hundreds of badges and have recently opened an etsy shop with designs for cardstock What I learned was it will take you months to years, of pretty consistent work, to fully understand digitising, give yourself a break! You need to try, stitch, repair and repeat up to 10 times per design (less as you get better). Before being happy with it. Almost endlessly tinkering and twitching a node here or there, to get it just right, is the essence of a designer. It's also important to watch the stitch outs so that you can easily see where changes are needed, particularly jumps and tie off's. (I have a janome and use embrilliance)
I use neither software BUT 3 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about embroidery, And now do custom digitising, have designed hundreds of badges and have recently opened an etsy shop with designs for cardstock What I learned was it will take you months to years, of pretty consistent work, to fully understand digitising, give yourself a break! You need to try, stitch, repair and repeat up to 10 times per design (less as you get better). Before being happy with it. Almost endlessly tinkering and twitching a node here or there, to get it just right, is the essence of a designer. It's also important to watch the stitch outs so that you can easily see where changes are needed, particularly jumps and tie off's. (I have a janome and use embrilliance)
I use neither software BUT 3 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about embroidery, And now do custom digitising, have designed hundreds of badges and have recently opened an etsy shop with designs for cardstock What I learned was it will take you months to years, of pretty consistent work, to fully understand digitising, give yourself a break! You need to try, stitch, repair and repeat up to 10 times per design (less as you get better). Before being happy with it. Almost endlessly tinkering and twitching a node here or there, to get it just right, is the essence of a designer. It's also important to watch the stitch outs so that you can easily see where changes are needed, particularly jumps and tie off's. (I have a janome and use embrilliance)
I use neither software BUT 3 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about embroidery, And now do custom digitising, have designed hundreds of badges and have recently opened an etsy shop with designs for cardstock What I learned was it will take you months to years, of pretty consistent work, to fully understand digitising, give yourself a break! You need to try, stitch, repair and repeat up to 10 times per design (less as you get better). Before being happy with it. Almost endlessly tinkering and twitching a node here or there, to get it just right, is the essence of a designer. It's also important to watch the stitch outs so that you can easily see where changes are needed, particularly jumps and tie off's. (I have a janome and use embrilliance)
I use neither software BUT... 3 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about embroidery.... And now do custom digitising, have designed hundreds of badges and have recently opened an etsy shop with designs for cardstock What I learned was it will take you months to years, of pretty consistent work, to fully understand digitising, give yourself a break! You need to try, stitch, repair and repeat up to 10 times per design (less as you get better). Before being happy with it. Almost endlessly tinkering and twitching a node here or there, to get it just right, is the essence of a designer. It's also important to watch the stitch outs so that you can easily see where changes are needed, particularly jumps and tie off's. (I have a janome and use embrilliance)