Custom embroidered patch help

[SouthEats5 (Rory)]

Hello,

I am trying to make some custom embroidered patches for my cricket team and was hoping someone could give me some advice!

They will be approx 4cm x 3cm and I would like to know what sort of detail I can fit in that space, I have attached a sketch which I imagine will be too detailed.
Also, do we have the software to design a patch on the computers at the makerspace or will I need to download that (are there any free/cheap ones..?).

If anyone can help that would be amazing!

Rory

[EmFarr]

Hey Rory,

There is indeed free software you can use to design patches for the embrodery machines. It’s called InkStitch and its an add-on for InkScape (also free!). The software will give you a really good visualiation of what your design will look so that’s probably a better guide for detail than my best guess but I think you might be OK looking at the sketch you’ve done.

All the details of how to correctly use the embroidery machines (and the software) are on the toolpage. I’d strongly recommend going through this as the machine is not always intuitive and can jam your project if setup wrong.

Brother Innov-is M230E Embroidery Machine

Notice This machine does not require an induction. This tool may be used while alone in the space. Details [IMG_0997] Brother innov-is M230E Embroidery Machine 80 built in embroidery patterns Quick set bobbin Automatic needle threader Colour touch screen 10cm x 10cm embroidery size Condition Notes Brand new (brought Jan 2023) Induction and Training No induction needed. Maintainers @textilestechs How to Use Setting bobbin/bottom thread [[BrotherSupportSewing] Winding and s…

I’m not an expert on this machine but happy to help where I can so do shout if you get stuck. I hope you’ll post these when they’re finished. Would be cool to see the finished product.

[AM1 (Mariame)]

Hi,

I used Hatch Embroidery software to embroider a design. The software is not free (actually very expensive and works on Windows only) but you can have a 14 day trial.
I would draw first using Photoshop, Illustrator or Procreate, then export the image into PNG. Hatch Embroidery can ‘convert’ it to an embroidery and can change the colours as you want. It works well on Brother Embroidery machines.

Best,

[SouthEats5 (Rory)]

Thank you so much for all this! I will check out that program when I get home. And I promise I will send some progress pics

[SouthEats5 (Rory)]

Thank you very much for this tip, I will check out inkstitch first and if it doesn’t work for me I will definitely use that free trial!

[Clive (Clive Burgess)]

Hey Rory, I’ve been using the digital embroidery machine a fair bit the past few weeks, and it is Amazing! I think you’re probably right, that might be a bit too much detail, but I would suggest trying it first, and then simplifying as needed. I’m very happy to show you how the machine is set up, although it is quite self-explanatory. You just need to try and make sure you follow the steps very precisely, otherwise it is bound to fuck up in someway. When are you hoping to have the badges done by?