Embroidery Software Essentials
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Session ID: 2025-03-14:1b352f7a82782e7683bb2c35 Player Element ID: bcvideo-6172587832001
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- In-depth Instruction; over 149 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Software Overview
30:29
Meet your instructor, embroidery software expert Cindy Hogan. Cindy walks you through everything you need to get started using Brother PE-Design Next software, including importing and adding text to your designs.
Playing With Text
19:41
Improve your ability to work with text as Cindy demonstrates ways to use the text tool, including methods to transform the size, direction and shape of your text fields. Experiment with font selections and underlays as you create the perfect phrase for your next project.
Using Shape Tools
25:30
Learn how to work with shapes in new ways! Cindy walks you through methods and troubleshooting tips for creating and transforming any shape you choose. Learn how to create floral patterns, echoed designs, complex patterns and even simple appliqué designs.
Monograms
17:09
Push your embroidery software skills further as you explore options for designing monograms. Consider a wide variety of fonts and ornamental accents as you create traditional and nontraditional monogram styles. Then stitch out your gorgeous designs on any project of your choice!
Editing Designs
19:54
Take the fear factor out of some of the more technical options in your software as Cindy walks you through each step of changing the color, modifying the stitch orders and isolating parts of your designs. You'll learn how to select exactly what you want and modify it to your liking, resulting in professionally finished embroidery stitches!
The Arrange Tab
13:51
Tap into your creative side as you combine built-in designs to create beautiful motifs. You'll learn how to crop, reshape and duplicate any design of your choice as you use various mirror tools in addition to rearranging the sewing order to your liking.
Design Database Refresher
22:15
Brush up on the basics with this refresher that's full of tips for any level. Create folders, select the images you want and learn how to safely transfer them to the machine with Cindy's up-close instruction. You'll also learn how to convert files and create organized folders so you never lose a design again!
Description
Easily expand your software skills and your design library as expert software instructor Cindy Hogan shows you how to get the most out of Brother PE-Design® Next and Babylock Palette software. Learn to import and transfer designs, use an underlay and modify, combine and align lettering and monograms for polished, personalized results. Explore built-in shape tools to create beautiful decorative elements like a lovely medallion, no drawing required! Dive into personalizing designs with Cindy’s tips for changing colors, adding text, and even isolating and resizing elements so they fit in your hoop. Organize files fast with Design Database and start creating beautiful designs with confidence today!
Cindy Hogan
Cindy Hogan has been digitizing her own designs for more than 15 years. After teaching herself Brother PE-Design® software, in 2003 she decided to share her passion with students as a full-time software instructor. Now, she writes workbooks and tutorials, and travels the country educating embroiderers on the wonders of software. Cindy loves seeing the aha! moment in the eyes of students when they create something beautiful using a new software skill.
Bonus materials available after purchase