Each embroiderer would like to create something of her own, some kind of individual work of art. For example, a portrait of a loved one. And who would not want to transfer the image from the photograph to the canvas, embroidering it with a cross or beads? To do this, you need a special pattern, after the preparation of which you can proceed directly to embroidery. Designing it is not very difficult for embroiderers. However, everything must be done accurately and correctly. And programs for embroidery with a cross or in another way will help in this.
On the Internet at the present stage, you can find a variety of utilities that will contribute to the creation of the scheme. At the same time, they need to upload pictures or photos. The most simple and convenient tools will be discussed in the review.
Simple domestic program
What programs for cross stitch can be distinguished? There is collateral of the same name. This is the simplest utility with which you can translate a picture or photo into a diagram. The interface is completely Russified. This is due to the fact that the “Cross” program was developed by Russian programmers. There is a detailed manual for working with it, which step by step considers all the possibilities. It’s easy to work with the program. She is not fraught with complexity, even for beginner craftswomen.
Principle of operation
How do such cross stitch programs work? First of all, you need to find a drawing or photo that will serve as the basis for a future masterpiece. The image must be loaded into the utility. After that, it will appear in the interface. Then you need to press the image processing key, after which you will see two pictures. One of them is the original picture. And the second is the result that should be obtained at the end of embroidery.
If something does not suit you, such programs for cross-stitch allow additional processing. This can be done until the desired result is obtained. The finished picture can be saved or printed. In addition, the program is able to automatically calculate the size of future embroidery, the number of colors for embroidery. A floss number will also be selected in full dependence on the preferences of the craftswoman. The cross stitch program is able to work with both domestic and foreign floss creators. The utility has a special thread translation table. To download the program, go to the official website.
Author program
There is another domestic program with which machine embroidery can be made. Her name is “Embroider with MyJane”. The author's utility was developed by I. Kotelevsky. Therefore, it is distributed for a fee. You can work for free only on the trial version. To take advantage of all the features, you need to send an email to the author of the utility. The price is negotiated directly with the developer.
Software Functioning
The program is necessary for machine embroidery to be created . This can be done with the help of ready-made photographs (portraits, collective photographs, photos of pets, etc.). The utility will help to create original schemes, and not just translate a drawing into them. The result can be converted into a graphic file of any format. There are additional features. For example, the craftswoman will be able to edit the scheme manually, copy part of it to another picture, and convert shades.
A large number of features and has a visual analysis of the finished image. The color palette may be reduced. In addition, the program for creating embroidery is able to determine the color codes of threads. With it, you can also calculate how many they will need to work. There is a large set of tools. The software tool is primarily aimed at experienced craftswomen. This is the main difference from the "Cross".
Famous English-language program
So, you are interested in cross-stitch, patterns. Programs that facilitate this process are widespread. And you should allocate English-language funds.
The most famous is the utility Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch. She is focused on both experienced and beginner craftswomen. It has a large set of tools with which you can create schemes. The main difference from the rest of the programs is the presence of highlighting on the cross pattern of the same color. This is a fairly convenient feature that facilitates the embroidery process in the event that there are many single elements.
Software Features
Embroiderers will be able to highlight the foreground. This will help them set the basic shades of thread. The program’s attractiveness is added by the ability to create individual patterns, their development for machine embroidery, the versatility of existing tools. In addition, the utility is fully Russified. Viewing and printing of finished images are possible in a variety of formats. All tools are located in front of the eyes. They have the form of graphic signs. By moving the cursor to the icon, you can find out information about it that will appear using the tooltip. This is a relatively free program for creating cross stitch patterns. It has several versions. Trial can be downloaded from the official site. However, they will eventually have to be renewed or purchased at full cost.
Easy to learn software
A software tool called “PCStitch” can be quite easily mastered. It has a clear interface. The only negative feature of the program is the lack of the Russian language. Therefore, we must learn to translate photos into a scheme intuitively, experimentally. The advantage of the utility is that the finished result can be saved in a small file. Accordingly, it will be possible to save a place. There are eight different versions that can be downloaded for free. As in any other program, this utility has negative aspects. For example, there is no backlight. In addition, it will be difficult for beginners to convert colors. And the schemes are not always of high quality. But this is the cost of programs that are provided free of charge. It should be understood that a good and high-quality program for embroidering photographs comes only for a fee.
Availability of original tools
What are the features of Cross Stitch Pro? It has a good algorithm that allows you to convert colors. The program can create files with the .xsp extension. Compared to other utilities, it has original tools with which you can process photos. Allows you to change the saturation and brightness of the shades, not only in the finished scheme, but also in the original picture. There is a backlight with a built-in machine embroidery module. The advantages include the presence of unique features. For example, the automatic removal of single crosses. Among the minuses, it is necessary to highlight the presence of a complex interface, inconvenient printing, and high cost.
Using programs to calculate the work done
Embroidery can bring not only pleasure. It can serve as a good source of material income. Handicrafts are always highly appreciated. For this reason, embroidery can be sold. If the skilled worker, then she can make them to order. For example, it will not be difficult for her to embroider someone’s portrait or any photograph.
How to evaluate your work? To do this, you need to calculate how much it costs to purchase materials. You also need to add interest for the time that was spent. And it should be noted that at the present stage, experienced craftswomen can download not only a machine embroidery program. There are also mini-utilities that help you calculate the amount of work done. You just need to enter all the necessary data to get a financial calculation.
Using a calculator
In order to calculate the number of materials used for embroidery, it is worth using a canvas calculator. Using it, you can find out the dimensions of the product that should be obtained in the course of work. The utility will need to enter the sizes of the patterns in the stitches, add to them allowances of a few centimeters. The canvas number is entered last. The results will be the size of the embroidery. With this calculator, bead embroidery can also be calculated. For these purposes, there are special fields in which you must enter all the necessary data. Only instead of the price of one cross should the cost of beads be indicated. Using this kind of utility, you can correctly calculate the costs that accompany embroidery. The work program can be downloaded in conjunction with the above shells. It is possible to make payments online.
Conclusion
This review examined the most popular software tools that you can use to get embroidery. All of them have their own advantages and disadvantages. And the choice is to be made directly to the craftswomen. In this they should be guided by their preferences, experience and the work to be done. We hope that this review will help you decide.