From Vector to Stitches
Working with an embroidery machine can be tricky. The software is not intuitive and the machine is very sensitive. Here is a guide using Adobe Illustrator vector files and converting them to embroidery stitch files, using Tajima Autograph and a Tajima Embroidery Machine.
[1] Start with your vector image in Adobe Illustrator.
[2] Export vector as a BMP file.
[3] Open Tajima Autograph
+ Click on the wizard wand icon
+ Click on Select Image
[4] Follow the dialog window adjusting settings by preference, clicking Next.
A) Image Transformation - width, height, unit
B) Match Colors - thread count
C) Automatic Segments - how the image will be handled
D) Judgment - color change, trim, lock stitch
[5] Click Finish
[6] You can adjust the height and width manually or by inputting it on the Edit Tab.
[7] Go the the Output Tab
Save as DST file - to open on Tajima Embroidery Machine
Save as PXF file - to be able to open and edit on Tajima Autograph Software
[8] Take to the embroidery machine!
[ Now you can create logos, button holes, & monograms! ]
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