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You don't need anything else. Just start with a nice drawing. Have a good look at it: what comes first, what overlaps what, so you have an idea of the order in which to digitise. Think about using different angles for the filling, the light will reflect differently and give an idea of shading - you'll need less colours that way. And start with something easy, there is a learning curve - you'll be easily disappointed if you aim to high on the first one. And don't forget to test stitch what you've done, watch your machine when you stitch it out, see what's wrong and take notes. That way you can rectify mistakes or unsatisfactory bits far more easily. And it's the only way to learn - never trust the stitching simulator of the software, it's a great help before the first test, but it is not conclusive.
And don't forget it's FUN.
by cclark
26 Nov 2010
Thank you for your advise! I want to know is how to draw in my design package. I guess I need to just get in there and paly with it more.
by mops
26 Nov 2010
I don't know what drawing possibilities PEdesign offers. You can use a graphics program like Paint (rather basic but came with my laptop) or PaintShop Pro (not free) and import the result as a jpg file.
What I often do when I have an idea is draw an outline of what I have in mind in Embird (using the outline tool); 3D has a (fairly limited) drawing part that works rather well.
Or you can draw by hand and scan it - and I do that quite frequently too.
by cclark
26 Nov 2010
OK, I thought I needed a sketch pad type device that hooks to your computer. I guess I could still use something like that. It would omit having to scan a drawing into my computer. Amazon has some on sale too! Thanks again.
145196I usually start with a good outline of what I want to digitize and that where you have to have a good imagination...then I put my background color in and start layering in with the shading a details are last. It helps if you can look at a picture of what you want to do to get an idea of what the subject looks like and colors and details. Sometimes I will have a picture on my desk so I can reference some colors and expressions, when you get good enough you won't need as much visual aid you can draw from your experience....it just takes time and patience and lots of practice.
261161Good luck - I have been downloading and getting someone to digitize for me but have bought Editor Plus V6 for Bernina so hope to start soon.
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