Explanation
The term puncher originates from the days when embroidery programs were created with punch cards.
Today, it refers to the person who uses embroidery software to digitize designs into stitch files.
Tasks of a digitizer
- Selecting stitch types (satin, fill, running stitch, etc.)
- Defining stitch direction and stitch density
- Adding underlay stitches for stability
- Adapting designs to different fabrics, threads, and machines
- Optimizing stitching time and minimizing errors
Importance
A well-digitized design is the foundation of clean and professional embroidery.
Experienced digitizers understand material behavior and thread properties – and incorporate this knowledge into every embroidery file.