Embossed fills add texture and depth to your machine embroidery projects. You can choose from over 100 different patterns in Hatch Embroidery then manipulate and adjust them to suit your design. Learn how to make the most of these wonderful fills.
You do not need artwork to create something spectacular! Lindee Goodall went hunting for hidden treasures in Hatch Embroidery and created a lovely jar cover using only the built in tools and features of the software. Video Tutorial and downloadable FREE Project
Embroidering on puffy foam is so much fun, and digitizing for it is not as difficult as you might think. Read this article for a run down on the techniques to ensure you get the best looking puffy designs off your machine every time. FREE 3D Puffy Foam Tulip design.
Learn how to use the great visualizer feature of Hatch Embroidery and see how your designs will look embroidered on various items such as caps, t-shirts or shirts. Bonus 3D Father's Day FREE Design.
Learn about the various tools and setting to change colors, pick and apply existing colors, how to customize your design palette and change color schemes. It is very easy and the results are rewarding.
Learn how to use the Auto Fabric feature to avoid puckering and create custom fabric settings to suit your particular needs. You will also learn how to change stitch densities when working with different fabrics and thread for best results.
Embroidery appearance and quality depends a lot on the underlay which serves as a foundation for cover stitching. In this article, you will learn about the different types of underlays and which to select for objects in your machine embroidery designs to ensure the best results.
I was so excited to digitize another drawing by the brilliant graphic artist Catherine Noel. The result is this striking guy full of bright colors and textures. Read about all the different stitch types, fills and effects that were used to create this striking design and be sure to download the FREE embroidery design!
Take your embroidery to an entirely new level with the various types of curved fills available in Hatch Embroidery Digitizer. Learn how to use them to add another dimension to your machine embroidery projects.
In this article I will show you how I took the pattern for a hand embroidered feltie hen and turned into into a machine embroidered key fob. Learn how this beautiful hen was created and assembled.
Learn about the various tricks and techniques you can use to achieve fur and feather like effects with Hatch Embroidery. You will also find out about using different stitch types, layering objects and adjusting stitch angles.
Journals provide a great little canvas to show off your favorite designs. In this article you will learn how to make them. Watch the videos for easy understanding of the process and use the Heart Crazy Patch from our previous article to decorate your journal cover. Video tutorials, downloadable instructions and FREE Design.