SophieSew is a convenient program for Windows that allows you to create and modify machine embroidery designs. It relies on an object-oriented approach, so you can start projects with basic shapes, then assemble them into more complex objects.

Main capabilities

When it comes to arranging items on the screen, you can resize, duplicate, and reposition them according to your preferences. It is also possible to convert images into digitized designs that may be done on using a sewing machine with no trouble.

The utility also comes equipped with higher object functions utilized during the final design assembly stage. In addition, you have the ability to fill in regions and turn simple outline objects into decorative ones with appropriate decorative stitches. Alternatively, you may try similar tools like WILCOM EmbroideryStudio or Expert Stitch Manager.

Help contents

Another interesting feature of this application is the abundance of educational materials. The provided video tutorials cover the step-by-step procedure in digitizing embroidery designs. They start from the basics of creating and modifying outlines, to grouping several of them together, and finally to using the property inspector for fine-tuning the results.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
enables you to create machine embroidery designs;
the program comes with useful learning materials;
it is possible to digitize patterns from image files.