An embroidery file is a digital file that contains instructions for an embroidery machine. These instructions include information on how to execute an embroidery design, including the type and sequence of stitches, colors, and other parameters.
Origin
Embroidery files can either be created by yourself or obtained from various sources:
- Purchase (designers, shops, marketplaces)
- Create yourself with embroidery software (see digitizing)
The creation of your own embroidery files requires knowledge of specialized software and an understanding of embroidery techniques. Therefore, many hobby users rely on pre-made designs.
Contents
Stitch types and order, thread changes, size, density – depending on the embroidery file format.