Funktions of the mySewnet embroidery software

The mySewnet embroidery software offers you a wide range of functions for digitizing and adapting embroidery designs, including constantly updated innovations. So you can concentrate fully on embroidery and unleash your creativity. With the mySewnet Embroidery Software, you have limitless design possibilities at your disposal. Not only can you use basic functions like color and format changes, but you can also master digitizing and completely control the design process. Open and edit designs effortlessly or send them directly to your embroidery machine. Need help? Step-by-step instructions and a wealth of wizards will help you simplify even complex projects and overcome special embroidery challenges.

To give you a better overview of the functions of the mySewnet embroidery software, we have briefly summarized them below. Each one also includes information about which function is included in which software edition.

Basic operations

You can open embroidery designs in your hoop and edit them using these basic functions.

Copy and paste elements
Rotate, flip, and center designs
Change thread colors and print templates
Create custom thread lists with Thread Cache
Create personalized lettering from TrueType fonts on your computer with QuickFont
Export the finished design in a variety of embroidery formats

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

BASIC - SILVER - GOLD - PLATINUM

Connected Features

With mySewnet Cloud, send and receive your designs from your storage and your mySewnet enabled machine*. Use the connected features from a companion app, such as Design Placement and Photo Stitch, to create your best design yet.

* Some software features may only be available on mySewnet-enabled machines or may be limited by subscription level or software version purchased.

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

BASIC - SILVER - GOLD - PLATINUM

Design Adjustment

Align and resize
Group elements in the hoop
Change elements' layout order
Change colors to a different thread range
See a realistic preview of the design with LifeView
Watch the design stitch out in the Design Player

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

SILVER - GOLD - PLATINUM

Lettering

Add text to your design
Choose from 35 shape templates
Use handles to adjust the shape of the lettering
Adjust the stitch properties of each font

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

SILVER - GOLD - PLATINUM

Super Designs

Choose from animals, appliqués, corners and holidays and more
Filled and outlines versions typically included
Edit some Super Design stitch properties, like fill and line setting. Super Designs remain editable until fixed as embroidery stitches.

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

SILVER - GOLD - PLATINUM

Frames, Borders and Flourishes

Choose from over 650 frames and flourishes in a wide variety of styles
Use the border and motif underline tools to create simple borders using satin, triple or motif stitches

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

SILVER - GOLD - PLATINUM

Encore

Create exact or mirrored copies
Adjust the number of copies, margin or gap
Preview the results and adjust as desired then finalize the Encore design
Choose from eight line styles with Encore-to-Line
Select from 50 different shapes with Encore-to-Shape

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

SILVER - GOLD - PLATINUM

Endless

Add markers to an embroidery so it can be stitched out sequentially, as many times as desired.
After each stitchout, the fabric is re-hooped and markers are used to align the new stitchout to the previous one.

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

SILVER - GOLD - PLATINUM

Split Project

Divide your design into sections and export as separate stitch files
Add alignment stitches to help match up sections when re-hooping
Print templates to assist with stitching the design

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

SILVER - GOLD - PLATINUM

Import Fonts From Embroidery

Import individual, embroidered letters to create a font for use on the Letter tab.

This is included in the following edition of the mySewnet embroidery software:

PLATINUM

Sketch

Draw freehand or straight lines of stitches using running stitches, triple stitches or satin lines
Use the Motif Line tool to draw using your favorite machine stitch motifs
Embroider your signature or use the calligraphy feature to create monograms

This is included in the following edition of the mySewnet embroidery software:

PLATINUM

Stitch Editor

Adjust individual stitches in your embroidery designs.
Select a portion of the design and duplicate or delete it.
Insert new stitches or machine commands into the design.
Use the morphing tools to twist and distort your design.
Select parts of your design and adjust the stitch properties.
Use the Density Advisor to view and reduce the density of the design
Remove unnecessary stitches using the Stitch Optimizer.

This is included in the following edition of the mySewnet embroidery software:

PLATINUM

Draw and Paint

Enjoy a full range of freehand drawing and brush-painting tools
Create and edit vector or bitmap pictures
Export into many popular image formats
Create multiply and horizontal/vertical repeats ro create patterns

This is included in the following edition of the mySewnet embroidery software:

PLATINUM

Cross Stitch

Create traditional, high-quality cross stitch designs
Use the wizard to load an image and automatically create a cross stitch design
Load a pre-made cross stitch chart into the background
Click in the grid squares to place crosses, draw outlines with backstitch, and add French knots
Design your own cross stitch using shapes, text, fill patterns and the multiply feature

This is included in the following edition of the mySewnet embroidery software:

PLATINUM

Spiro Design

Create unique spiral geometric designs.
Adjust the sliders to change shape, spacing and the number of petals
Click the 'Random' button to generate infinitely unique Spiro designs
The finished Spiro — a continuous line design — is perfect for quilting

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

GOLD - PLATINUM

Appliqué

Insert appliqué fabric outlines into an existing design with appliqué areas
Preview your appliqués on screen using different fabrics
Export the appliqué pieces to your cutting machine

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

GOLD - PLATINUM

Embellish: Ribbon Embroidery

Choose from an existing gallery of pre-made shapes and forms or draw your own lines.

This is included in the following edition of the mySewnet embroidery software:

PLATINUM

Embellish - Decoration

Apply decorations to your project by exporting the design with placement stitches. You can also export a decoration template for use with a cutting machine.

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

GOLD - PLATINUM

Word Sculpt

Choose from over 300 shapes
Type in the words you want to use to fill the shape
Select font and color options
Sculpt the words to fit the contours of the shape
Create your own custom shapes (requires mySewnet Platinum)

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

GOLD - PLATINUM

Quilt Block

Build a block filled with quilting stitches
Pick a block shape, set the size and add an embroidery design
Choose a fill style — such as Stipple, Crosshatch or Echo — to fill the area around the design with quilting

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

GOLD - PLATINUM

Photo Stitch

Choose from Color, sepia or monochrome versions
Use Color Tile to create small blocks of stitches with a tiled effect
Create a line of continuous, wavy stitches with a single color with Linear Photo Stitch

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

GOLD - PLATINUM

Project-in-the-Hoop

Choose from card holders, zipper pouches, phone cases, coasters and more
Choose from various styles
Use blank versions to create own lettering and designs.
Benefit from PDF instructions, which guide the stitching and construction for each project

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

GOLD - PLATINUM

Family Tree

Show up to three generations of ancestors or descendants
Enter the names and relationships of other family members
Enjoy a choice of fonts and frames

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

GOLD - PLATINUM

Express Monogram

Create a one, two, or three-letter monogram from preset shapes
Select the font style and thread color
Apply a border if desired

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

GOLD - PLATINUM

Express Design

Convert color areas into satin and fill stitches
Trace picture outlines
Create borders or appliqués around shapes in a picture

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

GOLD - PLATINUM

Name Changer

Design a team or club logo with different player names is now easier than ever. With the Name Changer feature*, all member names are generated and placed automatically in the same shape and design chosen for the first version. Use the feature for event napkins on the table setting, sport club t-shirts and more.

*Only available with Subscription

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

SILVER - GOLD - PLATINUM

Cross Stitch-Wizard

Part of the Cross Stitcher module, this wizard automatically creates a cross stitch design from an image. Or, if you prefer, load a hand cross stitch chart into the background and add the crosses manually.

This is included in the following editions of the mySewnet embroidery software:

PLATINUM