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How can I turn an illustration into a digital image?

November 21st, 2012 3 comments

I want to turn an illustration into a digital image in order to get it embroidered onto something. I asked about it at Lids and they have a service where they digitize the image for $50. I would like to find something free or cheaper. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

once you have drawing on paper done, use scanner to import to image editor or use camera to upload image , then touch up or re-edit image to inaccurate copy of design you want,

PhotoPlus
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/software/PhotoPlus/
Artweaver Free
http://www.artweaver.de/products-en/artweaver-free/
Gimp ~image editor,
http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/stable.html

then place in embroidery program or sewing knitting tools the set blocks for stitches,

Embroidery Reader

Embroidery Reader

Scheme Maker
http://schememaker.sourceforge.net/

Stitch –
http://people.dsv.su.se/~henrikbe/stitch/screenshots.shtml

KG-Chart for Cross Stitch
http://www.iktsoft.net/kgchart-en/kgchart/

Sophie Sews
http://www.sophiesew.com/SSDLP/Gallery.php

Stitch buddy (mac)
http://www.stitchbuddy.de/

http://sewhelp.com/
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Tutorial on How to Make a Flat Brimmed Paper Hat (New Era Style)

June 30th, 2012 22 comments

THINGS YOU WILL NEED:

– (Optional) Go to this link to get the template for the hat piece shapes and PRINT 2 OF THEM: http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=20aff3p&s=5
– 1 or 2 extra pieces of regular printer paper
– Pencil
– Colored penicils (optional)
– Glue
– Tape
– Scissors
– Thin pieces of cardboard
– PATIENCE!!!!!!!!!!

If you have any questions, PLEASE message me and I will answer them!!!

The height of the hat should be about 4.25 inches tall, and the lengh around the hat should be about 25.25 inches around (this does NOT include the lenglth around the bill).
Of course you can change the sizes depending on the size of your head, but do not change them too much, only make it on 1/8 smaller or bigger depending on what will fit you.

Also, you can leave a video response of the hat you made from this tutorial, I would really like to see them!!

If you are nterested, I am selling my paper model of the White DC New Era Hat on Etsy.
Here is a link to it:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/90325848/paper-model-of-a-white-dc-new-era-hat

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