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Machine embroidery
Module: InkStitch
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⚐ to improve	☸ beginner
⚒ 2023/10/08	⚒⚒ 2018/06/05
Objectives
Understand the purpose of InkStitch Install InkStitch Run a InkStitch annotated SVG file
See also
Computerized embroidery InkStitch - basic use

Objectives

Understand the purpose of InkStitch
Install InkStitch
Run a InkStitch annotated SVG file

See also

Quality: to improve

Difficulty: beginner

[As of summer 2022, this documentation is outdated and requires some updating. Principles remain the same]

Introduction

Ink/Stitch is an Inkscape extension for designing machine embroidery patterns and machine embroidery files. Ink/Stitch is in our opinion the best open source and free embroidery digitizing software. It offers good basic functionality and can be used in schools to teach both vector graphics and design. - Daniel K. Schneider 20 July 2018

According to the extension page, “Select objects that you want to apply embroidery properties and using the extension, set the parameters for the desired object(s). Once all desired objects have embroidery properties, use the extension to generate the necessary stitch file.”

According to the project page, “Ink/Stitch aims to be a full-fledged embroidery digitizing platform based entirely on free, open source software. Our goal is to be approachable for hobbyists while also providing the power needed by professional digitizers.”

List of tutorials

You also can use the navigation menu to the right

Print version

EduTech Wiki:Books/InkStitch (either as free PDF or as PediaPress book)

Warnings and disclaimers:

This documentation is not associated with the InkStitch project. Please also read the official documentation (including tutorials) in the official site. We just made a little tutorial while we were learning and testing this extension.
Some screenshots were made from early versions. Since the project took off during late sprint/summer 2018, changes were made to the interface and others may follow. Please take this into account. Over time, we will adapt most of the documentation...

Features

As far as we can tell, the Ink/Stitch extension is the first usable open source program that allows creating embroidery files within an open source drawing tool. Summarizing:

Ink/Stitch allows creating stitch files from particular SVG drawings, i.e. so-called path. Any SVG object can be translated into a path object.
SVG fills can translate to filled stitch areas (i.e. tatami stitches), SVG strokes can translate to zigzag (simple satin) and lines. Finally, there is a mechanism to create satin columns from paths that include two sub-path lines.
SVG path objects can be parametrized for all of these four stitch types (filled areas, simple zigzags, complex satin zigzags, or lines). Various underlays can be configured, e.g. satin stitches can have three sorts (a center line, border lines or a zigzag).
Most embroidery formats can be imported, reused and adapted using Inkscape's path tool (F2).
InkStitch also supports thread color and project management.

As of December 16, 2018 the latest release was 1.21.0. We strongly encourage using the latest version and checking regularly for updates.

Support groups

Report technical problems as issues to the developers at Github. Do check first if there is already an open issue with the same problem
inkscape - inkstitch. Friendly and dynamic french group.
InkScape to Ink/Stitch Enthusiast Group Unfriendly American group (e.g. links to tutorials outside facebook are not allowed, who wants to create content on facebook ?)

Events

Place/Date	Status	Event
Amsterdam, Monday, July 24, 2019		Machine_embroidery_in_education_workshop_(EdMedia2019) Short URL: https://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/meew
Dagstuhl October 29, 2018	Done	Data visualization with machine embroidery (75 min workshop at the Dagstuhl Seminar 18441 on DataPhysicalization
New York October 9. 2020 (demo)		Computerized embroidery for identity building (fablearn2020) (http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/fablearn2020)

Copyright modification

Contents of this page including pictures and SVG files are also available under the GNU Free Documentation License and the Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

The Inkstitch project can use any element (text fragments, SVG files, pictures) for the project's official docs without giving attribution (just copy and paste).

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+{{syllabus
+|is_part_of_syllabus=Machine embroidery
+|is_part_of_module=InkStitch
+|do_not_show_sub_page=No
+|page_next=InkStitch - installation
+|status=to improve
+|last_modification=2018/06/05
+|objective=Understand the purpose of InkStitch, Install InkStitch,
+Run a InkStitch annotated SVG file
+|difficulty=beginner
+|see_also=Computerized embroidery,
+InkStitch - basic use
+|cat_syllabus=InkStitch
+|prequisite=InkScape
+}}
+[[fr:inkStitch]]
+[As of summer 2022, this documentation is outdated and requires some updating. Principles remain the same]
 == Introduction ==
-'''[https://inkstitch.org Ink/Stitch]''' is an [[Inkscape]] extension for designing machine embroidery patterns.
+'''[https://inkstitch.org Ink/Stitch]''' is an [[Inkscape]] extension for designing machine embroidery patterns and machine embroidery files. Ink/Stitch is in our opinion the best open source and free embroidery digitizing software. It offers good basic functionality and can be used in schools to teach both vector graphics and design. - [[User:Daniel K. Schneider|Daniel K. Schneider]] 20 July 2018
-As far as we can tell without much testing (May 3 2018) this extension seems to be the first usable open source program that allows creating embroidery files from a drawing tool.
-* You can stitch areas, columns and lines
-* All can be parametrized, including some underlay.
-== Installation ==
-This software was tested with Ubuntu 16x and Windows 10 on May 3 2018. We managed to get an embroidery file for both Linux and Windows.
-* Download the [https://github.com/lexelby/inkstitch/releases/latest latest release]
-* Gunzip in the personal extension folder of Inkscape.
-'''Under Ubuntu'''
-* Unzip to <code> ~/.config/inkscape/extensions</code>
- cd ~/.config/inkscape/extensions
- tar zxf ~/Downloads/inkstitch-v1.0.0-Linux-x86_64.tar.gz
-'''Under Win 10'''
-* Unhide the AppData directory (go to c:\users\__your_home__\, e.g. c:\users\janet
-* Unzip in c:\users\__you__\AppData\Roaming\inkscape\extensions
-If this does not work, check the extension folder in Inkscape: Edit->Preferences->System
-Restart Inkscape.
-== Basic use ==
-The following is just an initial test. We will have to explore more.
-* Create a closed path, e.g. a circle. You can use both fill and stroke
-* Transform that to a patch: Select the object, then Menu Path->Object to Path
-* Select a drawing
+According to the [https://inkscape.org/en/~wwderw/%E2%98%85inkstitch-embroidery-extension extension page], {{quotation|Select objects that you want to apply embroidery properties and using the extension, set the parameters for the desired object(s). Once all desired objects have embroidery properties, use the extension to generate the necessary stitch file.}}
-* In menu Extensions -> Embroider -> Select Params and play with them. There are actually quite a lot compared to other SVG to embroidery translators.
+According to the [https://inkstitch.org/ project page], {{quotation|Ink/Stitch aims to be a full-fledged embroidery digitizing platform based entirely on free, open source software.  Our goal is to be approachable for hobbyists while also providing the power needed by professional digitizers.}}
-* Once you are happy: Menu Extensions -> Embroider -> Embroidery
+'''List of tutorials'''
-* Type a directory name where you can find your files, e.g. c:\users\__you__\Desktop on windows or /home/schneide/embroidery/inkstitch  under Linux.
-== Birds example ==
+You also can use the navigation menu to the right
-Below are notes taken while I learn. I am aware that these are not good enough for beginners - [[User:Daniel K. Schneider|Daniel K. Schneider]] ([[User talk:Daniel K. Schneider|talk]]) 16:23, 4 May 2018 (CEST)
+* [[InkStitch - installation]]
+* [[InkStitch - basic use‎‎]]
+* [[InkStitch - satin columns‎]]
+* [[InkStitch - manual stitches]]
+* [[InkStitch - tips and trouble shooting‎‎]]
+* [[InkStitch - from satin columns to fills with satin borders]]
+* [[InkStitch - stitch files from Noun Project icons‎‎]]
+* [[InkStitch - emoji embroidery]]
+* [[InkStitch - embroidery logos]]
+* [[InkStitch - create stitch files from hand drawings‎‎ ]]
+* [[InkStitch - embroidery patch]]
+* [[InkStitch - QR code embroidery]]
+* [[InkStitch - lettering]]
+* [[InkStitch - design letters]]
+* [[InkStitch - Geneva-simple typefaces]]
+* [[InkStitch - fills with programmable stitches]]
+* [[InkStitch - data visualization]]
+* [[InkStitch - hotfix]]
-'''Get some artwork'''
+'''Print version'''
+* [[EduTech Wiki:Books/InkStitch]] (either as free PDF or as PediaPress book)
-* Get four birds from the noun project (become a member if you want to download and reuse objects without having to use them under their free CC license. I got 4 birds from the [https://thenounproject.com/liv_iko/collection/birds/?i=898697 Bird] collection by Liv Iko
+'''Warnings''' and disclaimers:
-* Pick the ones you like. If you are a non-member, remove the text with the CC license, but make sure to cite the author properly if you publish your embroidery.
-'''Arrange in position and break apart'''
+* '''This documentation is not associated with the InkStitch project'''. Please '''also read the official documentation''' (including tutorials) [https://inkstitch.org/ in the official site]. We just made a little tutorial while we were learning and testing this extension.
-* Arrange them on one line and also adjust the size so that will fit into you hoop
+* Some screenshots were made from early versions. Since the project took off during late sprint/summer 2018, changes were made to the interface and others may follow. Please take this into account. Over time, we will adapt most of the documentation...
-* Each of the birds is now a single path. These are not yet suitable for a nice colorful embroidery. We will have to break them apart
-* Select all
-* Menu: Path -> Break Apart
-'''Colorize'''
+== Features ==
-The result are layered "path" objects composed of fills that you now should color a bit. For each object, including the large black backgrounds:
+As far as we can tell, the Ink/Stitch extension is the '''first usable open source program that allows creating embroidery files within an open source drawing tool'''. Summarizing:
-* Add a fill color
+* Ink/Stitch allows creating stitch files from particular SVG drawings, i.e. so-called path. Any SVG object can be translated into a path object.
-* Remove the stroke color
+* SVG fills can translate to filled stitch areas (i.e. tatami stitches), SVG strokes can translate to zigzag (simple satin) and lines. Finally, there is a mechanism to create satin columns from paths that include two sub-path lines.
-* The easiest way of doing this is to open the "Fill and Strokes" panel, then the XML Editor (Shift+Control+X) and click on each path
+* SVG path objects can be parametrized for all of these four stitch types (filled areas, simple zigzags, complex satin zigzags, or lines). Various underlays can be configured, e.g. satin stitches can have three sorts (a center line, border lines or a zigzag).
+* Most embroidery formats can be imported, reused and adapted using Inkscape's path tool (F2).
+* InkStitch also supports thread color and project management.
-'''Simplify'''
+As of December 16, 2018 the [https://github.com/lexelby/inkstitch/releases/latest latest release] was 1.21.0. We strongly encourage using the latest version and checking regularly for updates.
-Currently we have up to three layers, which is too much for stitching.
+See also:
-* We now use the difference operator to subtract an element from the element underneath.
+* [[Computerized embroidery]]
-* Copy an area and move it outside the graphic
+* [[Embroidery glossary]] and [[Concepts of computerized embroidery]]
-* Shift-select a large (black) area and shift select a object that sits on top
+* [[Computerized embroidery in education]]
-* Menu: Path->Difference or hit CTRL+-
-* Now you should see a hole in the bigger black area. Move the the save smaller area in place. Increase its size a bit so that it overlaps.
-You also may want to cleanup a bit. In Inkscape, click on File->Clean up document
+== Support groups ==
-'''Layer'''
+* Report technical problems [https://github.com/inkstitch/inkstitch/issues as issues] to the developers at Github. Do check first if there is already an open issue with the same problem
-* Create a new layer and call it Areas
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkstitchfrance inkscape - inkstitch]. Friendly and dynamic french group.
-* Select all colored areas and move into a new layer
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/945979722406352/ InkScape to Ink/Stitch Enthusiast Group] Unfriendly American group (e.g. links to tutorials outside facebook are not allowed, who wants to create content on facebook ?)
-* Rename the layer with the black "lines" in "Lines"
-'''Parametrize'''
+== Events ==
-* Hide Layer Lines and Open Extensions->Embroidery->Params
-* Add STOP and TRIM if you got a multi-needle machine
-* Change default values or just Apply and Quit (we did not change anything else here)
-== Links ==
+{|class="wikitable"
+!Place/Date!!Status!!Event
+|-
+|Amsterdam, Monday, July 24, 2019|| [[image:080.svg]]||[[Machine_embroidery_in_education_workshop_(EdMedia2019)]] Short URL: https://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/meew
+|-
+|Dagstuhl October 29, 2018||Done||[[Data visualization with machine embroidery]] (75 min workshop at the [https://www.dagstuhl.de/18441 Dagstuhl Seminar 18441 on DataPhysicalization]
+|-
+|New York October 9. 2020 (demo)|| [[image:080.svg]]||
+[[Computerized embroidery for identity building (fablearn2020)]] (http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/fablearn2020)
+|}
-* [https://inkstitch.org Ink/Stitch] (home page)
+== Copyright modification ==
-* [https://github.com/lexelby/inkstitch Ink/Stitch] Githup directory
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsbD8mnSAO4 Inkstitch Intro Video] (Youtube)
+Contents of this page including pictures and SVG files are also available under the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Text_of_the_GNU_Free_Documentation_License GNU Free Documentation License] and the [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)] license.
-[[category: computerized embroidery]]
+The [https://github.com/lexelby/inkstitch/i Inkstitch project] can use any element (text fragments, SVG files, pictures) for the project's official docs without giving attribution (just copy and paste).