Program for creating schemes for cross-stitching (photo)
Content
- The "Cross" program
- Embroidery program "Embroider with My Jain"
- English versions of cross stitch programs
- Calculation of the labor intensity of the embroidered product
- Video: programs for creating schemes for embroidery
Every embroiderer sometimes wants to create her own,an individual work of art, for example, embroider a portrait of a loved one or transfer a beautiful photo of nature onto a canvas and embroider it with beads. To do this, you need to create an embroidery pattern and only then embroider the portrait. Every embroiderer can develop her own pattern, but she must do it correctly so that the result is a real work of art. Therefore, on the Internet you can find a large number of programs that help you develop cross-stitch or bead embroidery patterns based on any photo entered into it. The most convenient and easiest of them is the “Cross” program, which will be discussed below. Such programs can be downloaded from torrents or from official developer sites.
The "Cross" program
One of the easiest versions to translatepictures and photographs into embroidery patterns. The interface is entirely in Russian, as it was developed by Russian developers. In the menu you can find detailed help on working with it; all the capabilities of this program are explained step by step. It is very easy to work with it, since it is a kind of circuit generator, very simple, so even a novice needlewoman can work with such a program.
How does the Cross program work?First, you need to download to your computer the picture or photograph that you want to embroider. Having launched the cross stitch program, load the desired image file into it, and it appears in the interface. Then, you need to click the image processing button and two pictures will appear in front of you: on the left will be the original photo, on the right is a photo of the embroidery, what it will look like after the work is completed.
If something does not suit you, then the imagecan be further processed until you get the result you want. The finished image of the embroidery pattern can be saved as a file on your computer or printed directly on a color printer. In addition to the image itself, the program will calculate for you the size of the embroidery, the number of colors for embroidery and select the floss number, depending on your preferences. She works with both domestic and foreign manufacturers of embroidery floss (Madeira, DMS, Ankor, Gamma, floss from the Kirov plant). It also contains a thread conversion table. You can download the “Cross” program from the official website of the developers or from various sites offering embroidery programs.
Embroidery program "Embroider with My Jain"
Program “Embroidery with MyJane”Another Russian oneprogram for creating individual embroidery patterns. This is an original development, its creator I.A. Kotelevsky, so you can only download a trial version for free. To use all the functions of this embroidery program, you need to write to its author by email, the address of which can be found on the Internet. The cost of the program is also discussed with the author and developer. The program is designed to create diagrams from ready-made photographs. These can be portraits, group photos, photos of pets. It allows you to create original diagrams yourself, rather than automatically converting photographs into them. The resulting images can be converted into graphic files of various formats. Among the additional features, it is worth highlighting the ability to manually edit patterns, copy parts of embroidery to other patterns, and convert colors. Visual analysis of ready-made patterns has many possibilities, the color palette can be reduced, the program will automatically determine the color codes of the threads and the number of threads required for work. A large selection of tools for work is suitable, first of all, for experienced embroiderers who work on complex, multi-color embroidery, in contrast to the “Cross” program, which is intended for beginners. You can learn about all the capabilities of this program and detailed instructions for working with circuits from the help built into it.
English versions of cross stitch programs
Cross stitch program - Pattern Makerfor Cross stitch The most famous and popular program for creating patterns among embroiderers is Pattern Maker for Cross stitch. Suitable for both beginners and experienced embroiderers. The program has a large set of tools for creating circuits. Its “highlight” can be called such a function as highlighting on a pattern of crosses of the same color, which is very convenient when embroidering, in which there is a large number of single crosses. You can select the foreground of the pattern to set priority thread tones for embroidering pictures or photographs. Color conversion, the ability to create your own individual patterns, the development of patterns for machine embroidery, the versatility of tools for creating patterns, and most importantly, its Russification make this program very attractive. You can view and print ready-made diagrams in various formats (for example, XSD). The entire set of tools for work is before your eyes in the form of graphic icons. By placing your mouse cursor over each symbol, you can read what exactly it is for. This version works mainly with foreign floss manufacturers. Pattern Maker was released in several versions; trial versions can be downloaded from the developer’s website, but then it will have to be renewed or purchased at full price. You can only download the file viewer for free.
Embroidery program "PCStitch"
Easy to learn program with clearinterface, which is displayed on the monitor, its only drawback is the lack of Russification, that is, learning to translate photographs into diagrams will have to be done experimentally. An undoubted advantage of the program is that all received diagrams are saved in small files, which saves space on your computer. It was released in eight different versions, all of its versions can be downloaded for free, as well as the file viewer. Like any program, it also has disadvantages, these include the lack of highlighting of stitches, a complex color conversion process, not always high-quality patterns, all these are the costs of goods provided for free. A good, high-quality embroidery program can only be bought with money by paying its full price. But, if you really want to embroider a neat, beautiful picture or portrait, then it’s better not to skimp on it. By paying for the program just once, you can enjoy unlimited use of all its functions.
Features of the “Cross Stitch Pro” program
Has a good conversion algorithmcolors, the program creates files with the XSP extension. Unlike most similar programs, it contains original tools for photo processing. These include the ability to change the saturation and brightness of colors not only in the finished pattern, but also in the original image, highlighting of selected stitches in the pattern; it has a built-in machine embroidery module. A big plus is the presence of a unique function in the program - automatic removal of single crosses. The disadvantages include a rather heavy interface, inconvenient printing and high cost.
Calculation of the labor intensity of the embroidered product
Embroidery with a cross or beads can be not onlyAn exciting hobby, but also a source of material income. The products of "handmade" are always highly appreciated, so you can always sell your embroidery, or, if an experienced embroiderer, make embroidery on order. For example, to embroider a portrait of a famous person, a famous painting, a family or collective photo.
To know how much to value your work,it is necessary to calculate the cost of material costs and add interest for the time spent. This can be done using various tools that can be found and downloaded on the Internet. These are mini programs that are an embroidery calculator. You enter all the embroidery data into it, and it gives you a complete financial calculation. For example, you embroidered a large family portrait and you need to correctly calculate your work costs. To do this, you need to enter the following parameters into the calculator. The width and height of the canvas in crosses (we count their number), the cost of canvas, threads, beads, if it is beadwork, frames for decoration, that is, all material costs. Now you can calculate the cost of one cross; it is from this price that the cost will be calculated. Having entered the data on the width and height in the special windows, setting the cost of one cross, adding, if desired, percentages for the complexity of the work or the time spent working on the photo, click on the “calculate” button. As a result, the program will give you the full cost of your work, which is not very easy to correctly calculate on your own. Work embroidered with beads, of course, will cost much more than cross-stitch.
How to calculate the amount of materials for cross stitch or bead embroidery
You can also use a calculator for thiscanvas. It will help you calculate the dimensions of the embroidered product. Enter the size of the pattern in stitches (height + width), add a few centimeters to the allowances and enter the canvas number. As a result, we get the dimensions of the embroidery. Calculation of bead embroidery can also be done using such a calculator. To do this, enter the same data in the special fields as for cross stitch, only instead of the cost of one cross we indicate the cost of the beads. With the help of such convenient programs, you can correctly calculate all embroidery costs. They can be downloaded along with embroidery programs or calculated online.
Video: programs for creating schemes for embroidery
