Getting started with embroidery digitizing

StitchConsole is an embroidery digitizing tool that runs in your browser. You can create embroidery designs with professional stitch tools, preview them in 2D and 3D, and export to all major machine formats.

Creating Your First Design

1. Click New Design on the homepage
2. You'll see the editor with a canvas, toolbars, and panels
3. Select a drawing tool from the left toolbar (e.g. Fill Region with F)
4. Click on the canvas to place points. Left-click for corners, right-click for smooth curves
5. Press Enter or double-click to finalize the shape
6. Your shape now has generated stitches. Adjust properties in the right panel

The Editor Layout

• Top toolbar - File operations, undo/redo, view toggles, design name
• Left toolbar - Digitizing tools (drawing, shapes, text, measure)
• Canvas - Main design area with grid, hoop, and rulers
• Right panel - Backdrop, color palette, object properties, layers, stitch info
• Status bar - Cursor position, zoom level, stitch count

Using a Reference Image

You can place a reference image behind your design to trace over. Drag and drop a PNG or JPG image onto the canvas, or copy an image and press Ctrl+V to paste it. The image appears as a semi-transparent backdrop that you can draw on top of.

Adjust the opacity using the slider in the Backdrop panel on the right. Check "Locked" to prevent accidentally moving the image while you trace. You can drag the image to reposition it using the Select tool when it's unlocked.

Saving Your Work

Click the save button (floppy disk icon) to download your design as a .stc file. You can open this file later to continue working. To export for a machine, use the export button and choose your format.