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Posted on: 12/13/15 6:45 PM ET
Anyone who uses/has used both of want to compare what's easier (easy is hugely important!), what you do/don't like?
I have a brief section of Pfaff 5D that I can use for lettering, some resizing but not sure about combining. I downloaded the parts of 6D that are free recommended on the Village Sewing you tubes but don't seem to be able to open/do what they said, and recently downloaded Bernina's Artlink which I believe should be able to convert but I haven't figured out how yet. As you can see I'm pretty software impaired! Just need to be able to do some design combining, resize with stitch count adjusted, maybe some light editing i.e. removing parts of designs. I know I can use try type fonts with the part of 5D I have so a lot of lettering options, but don't know if I can convert formats.
No interest at all in any full major programs, in fact I sold my unused Brother software awhile back as I don't want to use my sewing time figuring out software.
Thanks!
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I have a brief section of Pfaff 5D that I can use for lettering, some resizing but not sure about combining. I downloaded the parts of 6D that are free recommended on the Village Sewing you tubes but don't seem to be able to open/do what they said, and recently downloaded Bernina's Artlink which I believe should be able to convert but I haven't figured out how yet. As you can see I'm pretty software impaired! Just need to be able to do some design combining, resize with stitch count adjusted, maybe some light editing i.e. removing parts of designs. I know I can use try type fonts with the part of 5D I have so a lot of lettering options, but don't know if I can convert formats.
No interest at all in any full major programs, in fact I sold my unused Brother software awhile back as I don't want to use my sewing time figuring out software.
Thanks!
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Posted on: 12/13/15 10:43 PM ET
you can combine with designs with 5D basic, I use that software, you can combine with lettering or several designs in 1 embroidery. I use it for multiples of the same design too. you can convert to most formats. I use it with my Brother machine.
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Posted on: 12/14/15 1:12 AM ET
I purchased the Embrilliance Essentials and the Thumbnailer.
The Thumbnailer is definitely worth it, as it makes it so that you can see your patterns without loading onto a thumb drive and putting on your machine. Really handy!
The Essentials is pretty easy. It isn't high tech, but it does get the job done. There are two tutorials that I found on the web, but I haven't had a chance to really go through them both: Embrilliance YouTube Tutorial 1, and Embrilliance Essentials Quick Look Tutorial on YouTube.
It is pretty intuitive, if you are familiar with some graphics. You can ungroup a design, and remove parts. You cannot change some areas on your design, but you can make your areas more dense or lighten up the stitches.
For the cost, it has been really worth it. Right now, I think there is a sale on, so it is worth checking it out. There is a demo program where you can see what it can do, but it won't save anything.
I searched also for additional information, but the only details I found were on YouTube. I was going to do a review once I used it more. Good luck, and post what you end up doing.
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The Thumbnailer is definitely worth it, as it makes it so that you can see your patterns without loading onto a thumb drive and putting on your machine. Really handy!
The Essentials is pretty easy. It isn't high tech, but it does get the job done. There are two tutorials that I found on the web, but I haven't had a chance to really go through them both: Embrilliance YouTube Tutorial 1, and Embrilliance Essentials Quick Look Tutorial on YouTube.
It is pretty intuitive, if you are familiar with some graphics. You can ungroup a design, and remove parts. You cannot change some areas on your design, but you can make your areas more dense or lighten up the stitches.
For the cost, it has been really worth it. Right now, I think there is a sale on, so it is worth checking it out. There is a demo program where you can see what it can do, but it won't save anything.
I searched also for additional information, but the only details I found were on YouTube. I was going to do a review once I used it more. Good luck, and post what you end up doing.
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Heidi
I love, love, love, love, love sewing! :-D
I love, love, love, love, love sewing! :-D
Posted on: 12/14/15 1:37 AM ET
if you go to the briton leap channel on youtube you will find all the embrilliance tutorials. The one thing I think embrilliance is really good at is the tutorials. Also, Lisa Shaw from Sew bubbles and a couple of craftsy classes also does tutorials on embrilliance. I can't advise compared to embird but there are free trial versions for both.
Posted on: 12/14/15 10:50 AM ET
When I was looking for software last year, I had the same question. What I did was download the trial versions of each and played with each trying similar tasks. I found Embrilliance WAY more intuitive and much simpler to use than Embird. Even the Embrilliance interface was simple and easy to understand. I actually got frustrated with Embird. I found the interface confusing and difficult to navigate.
Try them both out and see which one you are comfortable with and like.
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Try them both out and see which one you are comfortable with and like.
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Leave the world better than you found it.
Posted on: 12/14/15 11:51 AM ET
In reply to Karen31
You're probably going to be better off with Embrilliance. It's a bit more user friendly for the type of things you are looking to do. Embird only really comes into it's own when you are wanting capabilities beyond editing of existing designs, and being able to work with and from formats outside of embroidery extensions.
Keep in mind any software does take some study to use to full advantage, look for the one that the tutorials work for you. Most of the editing softwares work in a very similar manner, it's just finding one that makes sense to you.
Keep in mind any software does take some study to use to full advantage, look for the one that the tutorials work for you. Most of the editing softwares work in a very similar manner, it's just finding one that makes sense to you.
Posted on: 12/14/15 11:38 PM ET
I would go with Embrilliance. HERE is an interesting read.
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Posted on: 12/16/15 1:34 PM ET
In reply to KolHeidi
With Embrilliance can you convert the design in order to print the actual size for a template?
Posted on: 12/16/15 3:49 PM ET
In reply to An101940
Quote: An101940
With Embrilliance can you convert the design in order to print the actual size for a template?
With Embrilliance can you convert the design in order to print the actual size for a template?
HERE IS YOUR ANSWER
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OLD CHINESE PROVERB: I HEAR & I FORGET; I SEE & I REMEMBER; I DO & I UNDERSTAND.
Posted on: 12/16/15 4:37 PM ET
In reply to An101940
Yes you can print actual size templates. Just go to print in the menu just like MS Word. I do it all the time.
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