StitchBuddy is an editor for design files which are used by embroidery machines, e. g. from Janome. Besides a free Quick Look and Spotlight plugin to preview and search for these files in Mac OS X, the application itself allows modifications of embroidery designs: editing (delete, rotate, flip, resize, ...) down to stitch level, color assignment, basting, template printouts, USB export ....
Supported are the following file formats: Janome JEF (rw) & SEW (r), Brother PES (r), Melco EXP (rw), Tajima DST (rw), Pfaff PCS (rw) & KSM/VP3/PCD/PCQ (r).
In the last year I received a lot of ideas for feature enhancements, and most of them found their way into version 2.0:
At www.stitchbuddy.de you can not only find the complete feature list, download links and screenshots, but a detailed version history, FAQ and some video tutorials. Don't hesitate to comment in this thread or email some feedback.
I hope you'll enjoy the software, Matthias
Supported are the following file formats: Janome JEF (rw) & SEW (r), Brother PES (r), Melco EXP (rw), Tajima DST (rw), Pfaff PCS (rw) & KSM/VP3/PCD/PCQ (r).
In the last year I received a lot of ideas for feature enhancements, and most of them found their way into version 2.0:
- designs, selected parts or single stitches can be modified (deleted, moved, resized, rotated, flipped)
- designs or selected parts can be copied and pasted into the same or a different design (merging designs)
- a basting can be added
- different hoops can be selected (JEF and PCS embroideries)
- all modifications can be undone
- the underlay of a design can be displayed (with rulers, first / last stitch, center etc.)
- the background color is selectable
- printing supports all display options plus a template printout (1:1)
- thread colors can easily be identified (point & click)
- Marathon and Poly-X40 thread charts were added
- USB export for Janome embroidery machines
- Quick Look and Spotlight plugins are included
At www.stitchbuddy.de you can not only find the complete feature list, download links and screenshots, but a detailed version history, FAQ and some video tutorials. Don't hesitate to comment in this thread or email some feedback.
I hope you'll enjoy the software, Matthias