hi everyone,

Someone already mentioned the Sew What Program to you for editing designs.

I think you would be better looking at the Sew What Pro Program as it has more features than the Sew What Program.

You can add names to another deisgn.

You can merge 2 or more designs to make one.

You can make names or words using Alphabet letters that you may have purchased or downloaded free that are already digitzed.

You can re size a design and the stitch count of the design will automatically be adjusted.

If you download a design that is not in your machine format you can convert it to your machine format with this program too.
And do so much more!

The program is $65.00 US.

You can download the program for free and demo/use it for 30 days or 60 saves and then purchase it if you like it.

Link to the Sew What Pro Program is below for you to see.

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by cheekycharlie 07 Apr 2013

thank you very much for the info :) i wil take a more indepth look into that program, very greatful, charlie xx

Charlie, please be aware that editing other digitiser's designs is quite illegal as all designs, either given away or sold, are done so under a contract or license that you agree to abide by as soon as you download the design.
These licenses also apply to artwork, that you purchase , to digitise into a design.
This area of our wonderful hobby is a real minefield so please be very careful not to publicise any designs you use, unless you have express permission to use them, or the way in which you use them is in accordance with their license.

Other than all of the above, I highly recommend Embird to any beginner as you can purchase the modules individually as you decide you need them. You can start with the basic program Manager and Editor and grow from there when you are ready to tackle LEARNING to digitise your own designs.
Embird is the absolute BEST value for money, the best supported and most up to date of all the embroidery programs available.
Upgrades are usually as cheap as chips, unlike the BRAND named software which usually cost an arm and a leg.
Also, there are many Yahoo groups dealing specifically with learning Embird, (but if you are computer savvy, you will master it in no time with or without help)
The Balara's who created the program are very easy to contact and willing listeners when it comes to their clients suggestions for improvements, hence the program is always being improved upon, though I am still using the 2008 version and am very happy with it.
I hope this info is of some help to you.
Hugs and roses, Meganne (Melide Menschen Designs)

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by cheekycharlie 07 Apr 2013

hi hun, sorry i think ive come across wrong with what i mean, i was meaning to add a name to a design etc but to edit each name i want, if that makes sense, or maybe i am doing wrong with what i want to do ? thank you for your honesty thou :)

and thank you again for your advice about embird, i think i will go for the basic one as seems like great value for money :) i havent decided yet thou hehe, im going to take my time about it so i dont make a rash desicion lol,

thank you for all your advice :)

hugs charlie xx

I would just like to say Thank you to cheekycharlie. How nice it is to have a newbie ask a question and actually come back and thank the Cuties for their response. Great........

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by cheekycharlie 07 Apr 2013

aww thank uou :)

your all great and very helpful, i really like this site, xx

I say Embird...I only have Embird Basic, but I love it...I also have the Janome MBPro3 and Palette Next for digitizing..but Embird is my go to for Editing!

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by cheekycharlie 06 Apr 2013

brill thank you , i think i may go for embird basic, will speak to my dad about it as his wants it aswell charlie x

by Davidsbfly 28 May 2013

I also use Janome MBX but always go to Embird for any editing. It was my very first embroidery software and I bought it before I even purchased my first embroidery machine!

Hi Charlie - not sure of what you really want. I also started just doing easy things and got frustrated when I could not do more. About 18 months ago I bought Sew What Pro and it has changed my embroidery life. You can cut out bits of designs, merge designs, it has it's own selection of fonts - more than you will ever need, which you can make larger, smaller, arch etc. I spend more time with SWP than I do embroidering. Have a look on the internet and download a trial version - that's what I did. For making your own designs you will need a proper digitizing program. Good luck. Sarah.

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by cheekycharlie 06 Apr 2013

hi sarah , thank you for your advice thats great xx charlie

I have both 5D Pro- which cost €1699 - and Embird Basic, Font Engine and Studio. I use Embird almost exclusively (and only recently did cross stitch design in 5D).
Embird Basic does all the things you mentioned (except change the style of lettering) and quite a few more, and there are a number of accomplished users here who'll be willing to help with any questions you might have. And there are lessons on the Internet. Have a look at Clipartopolis, see link, scroll down to Embird Editor and see a couple of lessons that show how to use it.

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by cheekycharlie 05 Apr 2013

thank you for your advice i will take a look xx

thank you for all your comments, im still really confused etc, sorry , its because ive never used software etc ,

ill be happy with some software , where i can resize and change the style of writing etc, and converting etc ( get a logo and then convert it on to the format i need) , maybe im just not getting across what i really need ( not explaining properly) xx

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by meganne 07 Apr 2013

Charlie, I just read this further post from you and my best advice would be to start with something like Sew What, which is free and a good program to learn the basics. Once you have used it and learned all it has to offer, and you decide you are ready to learn to digitise, then you can move on to Embird or even Sew What Pro.
http://www.sandscomputing.com/id1...
I have typed the URL below, with spaces, in case the link doesn't work, make sure if you copy and paste, to remove the spaces before you press enter.
http:// www. sandscomputing.com/id16. html
Hugs, Meg

by meganne 07 Apr 2013

Sorry, SewWhat isn't free it is $50.

I have brother machines and use Embird Basic. You can add other parts later if you like. It is also machine independent so if you get a different machine later you can still use Embird. My next part will likely be the font engine - then if I can ever find the time - the design studio for digitizing. Good Luck in your research.

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by cheekycharlie 04 Apr 2013

im looking at it now and so far looks quite good :)

by cheekycharlie 04 Apr 2013

is there just a one off price, and that is all i pay ? as it says regerstration fee of basic embird is $164. thank you for your help x

I just did an ebay search on 3D software (husqvarna) because I do not believe brother has a comparable product. husqvarna 5D is less than $400. The professional suite is $1400 this one digitizes, There is also Drawings Pro 5 & 6 anmd CreativeDrawing which I do not know. So you have choices, I am happy with 3D and may go to 5D when I have to. I have more brother machines than husqvarna

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by cfidl 04 Apr 2013

You can cut parts of designs and put them together, change color, resize, however you may need the big package to edit(change stitches).

I say Embird is not too expensive and many cuties use it and I have never heard anyone not liking it. I just have the basic embird for now but will be adding the font engine as well as studio (for digitizing) a little later. The basic embird will allow you do resize, add or delete but it works great and easy to learn. I think at Secrets of Embroidery it cost around $140-$150.00.
Good Luck
Michelle

Embrillance Essentials has a good program. You cannot originate a design (digitize) but you can resize, combine designs, add a frame. change colors, add lettering or easily make a monogram. The web site has a demo you can download and lots of tutorials. Worth looking at.

and i have the brother Innovis 750e not the 850e ( trust me to get it wrong lol) xx

I am trying to make the same decision. I too have heard good things about Embird. I have been researching Digitize & Stitch by Amazing Designs but cannot find anyone who uses it. I want to go to a store that sells this program and hopefully see it in action. Then too if I rn nto a problem I will have someone I can go to for help. Let me know what you decide on. Susan

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by cheekycharlie 04 Apr 2013

hiya, i will do , im just so confused by it all lol, x

Hi
I use Embird and I like it. I use a Janome machine, but the Janome software was more expensive and I prefer not to be tied in to one machine type.
Good luck.

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by cheekycharlie 04 Apr 2013

hi hun, thank you for replying,

alls i want it for it to change the size of text and logo etc, does the embird do this ? and how much is it please ?
thanks charlie xx

Hi Charlie I have Brother machines and use PE design for what I want need. Quite a lot here use Embird and there are many positive comments about it. I mainly use my softwear to produce names on items. The downside to softwear is that its not cheap. Do let us know what you get

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by cheekycharlie 04 Apr 2013

hihun thank you for replying,
i havent got a clue what to buy to be honest , just need some advice what maybe would be best for what i want, alls isee is lots of different prices etc and really confusing me xx

by Davidsbfly 28 May 2013

If you are looking for basic editing like resizing of designs and text I would definitely recommend Embird.