Does this embroidery machine work with HUS, PES, and DST formats?
PES.
If you already have designs in the other formats, they can be converted by using Pulse Ambassador (a free download).
What types of programmes are out there and which is the best to buy? Is this what Buzz tool does?
Buzz Tools has more than one software program.
There is a free software download that I have used many times for conversion of machine embroidery formats.
For your embroidery machine, you can convert a PCS design to PES or any other format (except ART) by using Pulse Ambassador.
Open the design you want to convert and then and SAVE as "name of design" and choose the format, PES.
http://www.pulsemicro.com/ambassadordownload
jef is the format you need.
If you find a design you like, but does not come in .jef format, there is a free conversion program that you can download and use. Pulse Ambassador is the software.
Designs that you download from the Internet will be zipped and you have to unzip or extract before they can be used. Windows is the support system for machine embroidery software and neither Windows, nor Mac can read a zipped file.
Another caveat, is the hoop size which normally indicates the limitation of the design that can be embroidered.
Create a folder on your hard drive for the downloads. As you find designs that you like, save to the folder, then unzip and use the new file.
I am just opening my first home business, doing childrens clothing, and would like to get a sewing machine with embroidery options (LOTS and LOTS of ebroidery options)
i dont know what to look for,
or how it works (are you just stuck wiht what you purchase ? or is there a machine that allows you to buy extra embroidery programs to use ?? [kind of like a cricut machine products..])
What exactly do you mean when you say .pes formats, what are the other types of formats, and how does this one compare to the others ??
and is there a way to create your OWN embroidery patterns ??
i am looking for something that i can get a WIDE variety of fonts.. any pointers ??
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Embroidery designs are formatted and there are several formats (think of it as a language).
Each brand of embroidery machine has a format and this can vary by brand.
Formats can be converted, so if you have a machine that reads only .pes and you see a design that you love and it is .hus, it can be converted to .pes using conversion software, for which you can find free downloads. Pulse Ambassador is one that I have used.
There is software with which you can edit designs and create your own. Embird is a popular brand. Most have a trial which you can test to see how user friendly it is and if it is what you wish to purchase.
You may find most embroidery machines have only the basic fonts. This is something to keep in mind when shopping.
You may be able to work a deal where a font package is included with the purchase of an embroidery machine.
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All the major brands are good machines.
Brother and Babylock use the .pes format, which is a very popular, easy to find embroidery format. These machines are also very user friendly.
Visit dealers with your wish list, this should include price.
Once you tell them you want the machine for a home business, they will let you know if the machine’s warranty covers this type of use.
It would be best to have a sewing machine and an embroidery machine and not just one machine.
The stitching area for embroidery is limited and will be indicated by the hoop size. The standard 4 x 4 hoop is very limiting.
Any design larger than the stitching area of the embroidery will require software for editing and splitting the designs into smaller segments that will require re-hooping for each section.
An embroidery machine with at least a 5 x 7 hoop is a better choice.
There are thousands of designs available on the Internet, many are free. A machine with a flash drive (aka, stick drive or thumb drive) would be the most convenient method of getting designs from the PC to the embroidery machine.
Create a folder on the hard drive of your PC and name it Embroidery. As you download, save to this folder and then create sub-folders for each category. Keeping the designs organized will save you a lot of headache later on.
This is a very good site for machine embroidery tips and techniques – http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/elprojects/holder.aspx?page=techniques
Keep in mind, Disney and other licensed designs cannot be use on items that you will be selling.
Best wishes in your new adventure!
I would like to re-size designs and catalog and more.
The only freebie is Pulse Ambassador and it is for format conversion.
Embrilliance Thumbnailer is around $40 and it is a catalog that you can use with Mac or Windows. No machine embroidery program is needed – http://www.britonleap.com/
As for re-sizing, you do need a software program for this that will add or subtract stitches.
Re-sizing can be done in small % with the embroidery machine, but the stitch count remains the same.
To much enlarging and you get thin/open areas in the design.
Too much reducing and you get "bulletproof" embroidery, which is stitching on top of stitching that makes the design stiff.
Embird is a very popular brand and is the least expensive machine embroidery software.
You start with the basic program for $131.00 and then add other programs as you become more proficient or have the need.
As with most machine embroidery software programs, this one can only be used with Windows – http://www.secretsof.com/content/1853
I have a Janome Memory Craft 200E. I have never used an embroidery machine before, so this is all greek to me! What format do the designs I purchase/download need to be in?
If this is your machine – http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp13701-0160.html
You need the jef format.
If you find designs that you like, but they are not jef, you can convert them by using Pulse Ambassador. This is a free software download used by many machine embroiderers.
http://www.pulsemicro.com/ambassadordownload
Before you download designs, create a folder on the PC’s hard drive and name it Embroidery or something you can easily recognize.
When you download a design, select SAVE and the folder you created.
The design file may be compressed or zipped – you will have to open this before sending to the embroidery machine.
Highlight the design file and select open or extract. You will now have two files; the zipped file and the open file. You can delete the zipped file.
If the file has to be converted to jef, open Pulse Ambassador and find the design file. Open and then SAVE AS using the jef format.
Make sure the designs you download are within the limitations of the embroidery machine – this is usually signified by the size of the hoop.
Back up your embroidery folder to flash drive or cd every time you add or make a change. This will ensure the saftey of the folder should the PC go wonky and loose you hard work.
It is also a good idea to have a catalog program so you can see the designs – Windows cannot read machine embroidery designs.
You can check Embird, Buzz Tools or Ann The Gran for this software. ATG has a demo you can download and try for a limited period of time.
Embroidery Library has several free tutorials, videos, tips & techniques that are very helpful.
http://www.emblibrary.com/el/elprojects/holder.aspx?page=techniques
I am looking at getting a lower end embroidery machine, and this Viking seems to be winning, but I can’t find anywhere that says what is the preferred file type for the designs, I think it can read a few, I know some must be better than others, and I don’t know which it does and does not read.
I don’t think I would want an embroidery machine that has to be connected to a PC. http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/us/18210_18224.htm
The format for Viking is usually.hus. But since this model looks like the Singer Futura, it may also use .sew format. See this discussion – http://artisanssquare.com/sg/index.php?topic=8992.0
The dealer can give you this information.
You can convert any machine embroidery design (except Bernina’s .art format) to the format required by using conversion software,
Pulse Ambassador is a free conversion download used by many, including me.
When selecting designs, be sure the size of the design is within the stitching (embroidery) limitations of the embroidery machine.
Most have the standard 4 x 4 stitching area and some embroidery machines have larger stitching areas for embroidery designs.
Im trying to find a website to download free fonts for singer futura 150. Anyone know some sites.
Not many fonts are free, but there are many designs available for downloading that may have a few and other for sale.
You need to know the format of your embroidery machine. If the designs do not come in the format you need, there is a free software program where you can convert to the format needed.
Set up a folder on the hard drive of your PC and name it embroidery downloads.
Select the designs you want to download – these are usually referred to as files.
Save to your embroidery folder.
Most downloads are zipped it will look like a file with a zipper. To unzip, mouse over the design file to highlight.
A mini screen will come onto the screen. Select open, unzip or extract.
This is the file you will be working with and the zipped file can be deleted.
If you need to convert the format, download Pulse Ambassador.
Open the file in PA and save in the format you need.
One of may sites – http://apexembdesigns.com/
You have to join this site (free) and then choose Download Designs from the tool bar. All the designs that have a download icon are free to everyone. All are free to those who are members of Ann’s Club. The designs are .pes format and may have to be converted to the format used by your embroidery machine. http://www.annthegran.com/
To search and review the thousands that are available, put free machine embroidery designs in the web search box at Yahoo or google.
I am new to embroidery and am looking for a pretty monogram font for our initial to put on kitchen towels…I can’t figure this out…trying to download a free one, but it’s in a .ttf file. My machine only recognizes .pes or .dst files. How can i convert this? Or, where can I find free downloads already in .pes format? Thanks!
Embroidery machines only recognize machine embroidery formats.
You will need machine embroidery digitizing software for what you are wanting to do. This software starts at about $1,000.
You can find many free embroidery downloads by googling "free machine embroidery designs".
Most will be either pes or they will offer pes as an option.
If you find something you really like in a format other that pes or dst, you can convert to pes with conversion software. Pulse Ambassador is one program that you can download and use and it is free. It has to be a machine embroidery format.
Google and they will come.
Preferably pes. Thanks a lot.
There are many listed on the Internet and they all come in pes. http://search.aol.com/aol/search?invocationType=tb50-ie-aol-newtab-en-us&query=free+machine+embroidery+designs
Make sure that you download is within the hoop size your machine accepts.
If you should find a design that you really love, but is not pes, there is a free software download that you can use to convert the file to pes. Pulse Ambassador is the software. How to use PA – http://www.annthegran.com/cs/forums/p/4745/17969.aspx
The only exception would be Bernina’s .art format which you may not be able converted.
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