Open-source software makes it possible to create embroidery designs and stitch them onto clothing, bags, and patches. Learn how to create beautiful designs that can be stitched onto fabric using an embroidery machine. There are two approaches, one is via programmatic embroidery (TurtleStitch), the other is using design software (Ink/Stitch, based on Inkscape). The different approaches taken by both software packages will be discussed, and how the resulting output is stitched on an embroidery machine will be demonstrated.

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