Hatch Embroidery

Design Creation & Editing

• Editing Tools
  Resize, rotate, mirror, and adjust stitch types, colors, and density for precise design customization.
• Drawing Tools
  Create freehand designs or modify shapes using tools like weld, knife, and break-apart for unique effects
• Manual & Auto-Digitizing
  Convert raster images (e.g., JPG, PNG) into stitch files either manually for precision or automatically for speed.
• Vector Support
  Import and manipulate vector graphics (e.g., SVG, EPS) for scalable designs.

Stitch Functions

• Stitch Types
  Apply satin, tatami, zigzag, or motif fills for creative and professional embroidery effects.
• Applique Support
  Automate fabric placement and decorative stitches for applique designs on quilts or apparel.
• 3D Puff Embroidery
  Create raised embroidery designs for added texture.

Lettering and Typography

• Built-in Embroidery Fonts
  Choose from up to 124 professionally digitized fonts for high-quality lettering.
• TrueType Font Conversion
  Convert Windows TrueType or OpenType fonts into embroidery stitches for custom text.
• Monogramming Tools
  Easily create monograms with 1–3 letters.

File Handling and Compatibility

• Import/Export Formats
  Supports formats like .dst, .pes, .exp, .hus, .vp3 for seamless machine compatibility.
• Image Import
  Convert bitmap or vector images into embroidery designs with auto-digitizing tools.
• Multi-Brand Support
  Compatible with major embroidery machine brands such as Brother, Janome, Bernina, Tajima, and others.
• Hoop Size Management
  Select from standard and custom hoop sizes to fit your machine.

Layout and Composition Tools

• Multi-Hooping Support
  Automatically splits large designs across multiple hoops for seamless stitching.
• Templates and Guidelines
  Use 74 digitized templates and guidelines for quick, professional design layouts.
• Background Image Placement
  Preview designs on fabric images to visualize the final product.

Stitch Simulation and Preview

• 3D Simulation
  Preview designs in 3D to check stitch quality and placement before stitching.
• Stitch-by-Stitch Preview
  Use Stitch Player to simulate stitch-out on-screen, ensuring accuracy.
• Thread Color Management
  Manage thread colors using libraries from brands like Madeira and Isacord.

Automation Features

• Auto-Density Management
  Automatically adjusts stitch density for optimal results on different fabrics.
• Branching and Pathing Optimization
  Optimizes stitch order and paths to reduce thread changes and improve efficiency.
• Auto-Underlay Generation
  Automatically add underlay stitches for stability.

Color and Material Management

• Thread Charts
  Access thread charts to select and match colors for accurate design output.
• Color Matching Tools
  Automatically detect and apply colors or manually adjust for precise matches.
• Fabric Type Settings
  Adjust design parameters based on the selected fabric.
• Auto Color Reduction
  Minimize color changes to streamline the embroidery process.
• Stabilizer Recommendations
  Receive suggestions for appropriate stabilizers.

Output and Printing

• Print Design Sheets
  Generate design previews and worksheets for production planning and reference
• Production Worksheets
  Create detailed worksheets with stitch and color details for efficient embroidery setup.

Analytics & Reporting

• Stitch count reports
  Track total stitches in a design for cost estimation and production planning.
• Color change reports
  Monitor color changes to optimize thread usage and embroidery efficiency.
• Thread usage reports
  Estimates the length of thread required for each color.
• Time to complete estimation
  Predicted time to finish stitching based on machine speed.