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Ink/Stitch is a free, open-source machine embroidery design extension for Inkscape. It transforms vector graphics into stitch patterns compatible with embroidery machines. Users can create detailed designs using running stitches, satin stitches, fill patterns, and manual stitch placement. The software provides customizable stitch parameters, underlays, and routing tools for optimizing embroidery results. Its lettering system includes pre-digitized fonts and support for custom embroidery fonts. Users can preview stitch sequences through an animated simulator and generate detailed PDF production sheets. Ink/Stitch also supports thread color management and importing or exporting popular embroidery formats. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, it serves hobbyists and professional embroidery digitizers.
Features
- Inkscape-based embroidery digitizing with editable SVG vector designs
- Running, satin, and fill stitch generation with customizable parameters
- Embroidery lettering with pre-digitized fonts and path-based text placement
- Animated stitch simulation with live previews and detailed PDF production sheets
- Thread palette management with colors from multiple embroidery manufacturers
- PES, DST, and other embroidery format importing, editing, and batch exporting
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