Posted July 12th, 2007 @ 02:43pm by Erik J. Barzeski
I need to create a digitized embroidery file (".dst" file) for some embroidery work. I can have this done for me at a cost of $100, but I'm hoping someone will know of a more cost effective way to do this. I doubt there's a Mac solution available, but I'm able to run Windows XP in Parallels if necessary.
The logos are Adobe Illustrator vector formats, so naturally I can export them to other formats as well.
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Posted 13 Jul 2007 at 8:21am #
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I am a digitizer, so if you email me the graphic, I can do it for you at one fourth the cost.
Posted 13 Jul 2007 at 10:31am #
Thanks, Ravi, but that's not really what I'm looking to do. I'd like to skip the middle man entirely and do it myself.
Posted 13 Jul 2007 at 12:13pm #
Erik,
It looks like Corel DRAWings does what you want:
Posted 16 Jul 2007 at 12:48am #
Bravo for the DIY attitude instead of taking the deal 🙂
Posted 17 Jul 2007 at 8:50pm #
DRAWings is only decent if it is a VERY simple logo. I can say from experience that nothing compares to a skilled digitizer. But the best software out there is PULSE. I've got loads of experience in the field of custom apparel (silk screening & embroidery, mostly exposed to Tajima and Barudan machines) and I've seen a lot of crap churned out by these point and click solutions.
But again, if it's simple, DRAWings might be for you.
Posted 17 Jul 2007 at 8:52pm #
P.S. If you ever need a GREAT digitizer, I would recommend Joel Rapp from Bison Embroidery, he's pretty local (Buffalo), and he turns out AMAZING work.
Posted 14 Sep 2007 at 3:43pm #
I am looking for a cheaper price for digitizing as well. I have a detailed logo with 9-10,000 stich. Please contact me if anyone out there is interested.
thanks!
Posted 08 Feb 2009 at 6:52am #
I am looking for a cheaper price for digitizing as well. I have a detailed logo with 9-10,000 stich. Please contact me if anyone out there is interested.
10- 20 logo per day I can order
Posted 26 Jan 2010 at 6:36pm #
The short answer on DST files is that they are the embroiderers eqiuivalent of a Pdf. But, the conversion process is not usually simple between embroidery machines and softwear programs. Don't even contemplate attempting to use corel or any other drawing application. The design strategy is Vector in character however the output file is purely mechanical in nature. Keep in mind that the end product consists of stitches and the skill of a great designer is not merely to have the artwork look great he also has to be able to reduce cuts on the threads, enable optimum machine velocity, minimal thread changes, as well as zero puckering or distortion of the design.