Embroidery Software 301: Digitizing and the Anatomy of a Design with Soni Grint

What makes a good embroidery design, and how do we begin making them ourselves? Join embroidery software pro Soni Grint, as she gives meaning to the language of digitizing, exploring and explaining the functions each stitch has within an embroidery design – the anatomy of a design. These first steps in digitizing, with Soni’s logical, step-by-step demonstrations, will build your skills as you build your sample designs and software confidence.

Walk through the three key concepts involved in digitizing every design, and learn how to work effectively with each. You’ll find expert guidance as you build a solid foundation for your design, learn to compensate for the characteristics of your fabric, and finally adjust stitch density for a wonderful result.

Before you’re done, you’ll also know what to look at in automatic digitizing programs, with a greater understanding of where they work best and what to consider when using them.

Non editable automatic button

Share this page with a friend

Soni’s teaching style, honed over many years teaching both professionals and enthusiasts online and at live events, has been described as “the perfect combination of clarity and detail.” The lessons are not long – but WOW! Are they ever packed with information! Not a word is wasted as she clearly shows and discusses the "why and how" for each change she’s making on the screen. Her logical approach is so clear, even a beginner-beginner can easily understand each step in the process! Finished embroideries illustrate the results, as you get excellent advice at every turn.

Follow along at home, as you become proficient using Soni’s easy path to success. You can work alongside her, making the same changes at home she’s making on screen, then stitch out your results. You’ll soon be creating the designs with complete confidence.

All Start Anytime courses, are self-paced, and you can begin the moment you register, viewing the course anytime that is convenient for you. Many students watch it through one time first, and then go back to work alongside the instructor with their own project activities.

Save with bundles! This course is also available as part of the Embroidery Software: A Four Part Series bundle.

Access your courses anytime, anywhere, with a computer, tablet or smartphone.

In-depth how-to videos, interactive assignments and social interaction designed for a proven learning experience.

No set class time! Our courses are structured to fit around your schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

click on the question boxes below to view the answers

1. What will you learn?

Start creating your own designs with confidence when you follow along with Soni’s sample digitizing exercises, each of which has been chosen to clearly illustrate a key point in the digitizing process.

You will learn to:

Identify various embroidery stitch functions and the purpose of each within a design;

Explore how each stitch function affects your design, and how to make it work for you;

Develop a smooth flow to your digitizing process, a critical element as your skills (and imagination) grow;

Develop a solid foundation for your design (the underlay), which is the key to everything that follows;

Learn why and when using ‘edge walk’ and 'zig zag' underlay stitches will make better finished designs;
Become skilled at designing with “pull compensation” in mind, as you are designing for “non-average” fabrics, such as knits or fleece;
Understand the concept of stitch density and why it needs to be changed when creating an embroidery design;
See how automatic digitizing programs can help you design fill areas with confidence and ease.

2. Who should attend? You'll value this course if you are:

Buying your first digitizing software, or just starting to use the software you own to create your own designs;

Experienced with embroidery software, but not completely satisfied with your process and results every time;

Ready to step into the process of creating your own designs, and desire complete understanding of what functions each type of stitch performs;

Curious about working with automatic digitizing programs, and when they are most appropriate to use (and when they are not);

Involved in making embroidered gifts and want to create designs that are even more unique and personal;

Are more than ready to find a stress-free path to beginning or expanding your digitizing skills and confidence.

3. What software is needed for the course?

In her videos, Soni uses Premier Embroidery Software. Students should consult the software for their machine and do not need Premier Embroidery Software.

Soni Grint

Soni Grint has been sewing since she was 8 years old. Her embroidery career began when she combined her formal education (M.S. Optical Physics / Computers) and her love of fabric and sewing. She started working with a sewing machine dealership in San Diego, California before she moved to central California, where she worked a short time for White Sewing Machines.

The real break through came when she was asked to be a part of Viking Sewing Machines Product Council in Huskvarna Sweden. She represented the market place expressing what people want in their embroidery and embroidery software. She traveled frequently to the product developers in both Sweden and London England. Soni lived in Jonkoping Sweden for two years as she headed up Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff’s international education departments. After coming back to the United States, she continued with her love of embroidery and sewing while heading up the Software department of Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff, eventually becoming the Global Product Manager for this division.

Soni now directs her own sewing, embroidery and software consulting business. She travels throughout the United States holding seminars and training sessions sharing her joy of sewing with others.

Embroidery Software 301: Digitizing and the Anatomy of a Design with Soni Grint

Frequently Asked Questions

click on the question boxes below to view the answers

Click "Edit Contents" and start uploading your learning material.

Select a course first to display its contents.

No available contents for

Registro y Pago

Registro

Producto

There are no free, paid or coming soon courses in your school yet.
Why don't you create one?

Oops, your school's owner is working hard preparing the courses for you.

Oops, you haven't created any courses yet.

No blog posts found in your blog. Why don't you create one?

Embroidery Software 301: Digitizing and the Anatomy of a Design with Soni Grint

Frequently Asked Questions

*click on the question boxes below to view the answers*

Click "Edit Contents" and start uploading your learning material.

Select a course first to display its contents.

No available contents for

Registro y Pago

Registro

Producto

There are no free, paid or coming soon courses in your school yet.Why don't you create one?

Oops, your school's owner is working hard preparing the courses for you.

Oops, you haven't created any courses yet.

No blog posts found in your blog. Why don't you create one?

click on the question boxes below to view the answers

There are no free, paid or coming soon courses in your school yet.
Why don't you create one?