Before getting too far into digitizing your own images for the embroidery machine it makes sense to get familiar with your device and use some sample images. Depending on the brand and model of your machine there might be a number of designs that are in built, programmed right onto the main sewing machine computer. Alternatively, those that can accept a USB stick would also find a number of options that are pre-downloaded and ready for impression. Here are some other places that offer great design file options for you to consider:
Embroidery Library is definitely one of a kind with great ideas, concepts, and design files featured along side real life examples of how the designs turn out. They offer projects that are customization based, personalized designs, and packs of designs that can be used with varying dimensions and pattern settings. What sets them apart is being featured in embroidery magazines and creative applications that combine textiles and art forms branching from embroidery to quilting and general patterns too. Overall there are a lot of ideas presented in this website and the rotating seasonal catalog makes it a great place to find new sewing machine designs for all machines.
Creativate is a membership program for Singer Husqvarna and other machines, offering both free and paid options to access their software. Their library of over 9 thousand designs is accessible for 99 per year and has a great number of patterns and generic sewing designs as well. These design files are tested and come out great without the hassle of having to digitize. They also have an app, and constantly update the website with new trends and ideas that are sure to inspire.
Urban Threads offer some very creative, sassy and trendy design files on their collaborative website. Designs are easy to use and are tested with great examples of the finished product ready to view before purchase. Design packs and sets are also available on sale for nominal per design prices allowing you to pick the options that are really creative and perfect for you. They also offer patches, text, customized sets and patterns of how these can embellish your favorite existing clothing such as sweaters, tops, and household accessories.
Aside from these great libraries and collections that are updated regularly, Etsy is by far one of the best sources for embroidery machine design files.
Artists group these designs by style, theme, concept or trend in packs that are easy to purchase and available instantly for download. This is sometimes a great fit for beginning embroiders who don’t want to buy large library subscriptions– especially when you are just getting situated with your machine. Make sure that vendors are rated, have at least a few previous sales, or are able to display what the design would look like for the best results. Its also a good idea to check what design file works for your specific embroidery machine when making a purchase. Simply transfer the design via computer to the USB drive and you will be ready to get the design started! If it’s your first design going on the embroidery machine check out some of our tips for beginners and mistakes to skip over for the best results.
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