Vectorize raster-imageYou can use Inkscape to trace the outlines of an image. It's an advantage if the image is as clean as possible before the tracing starts.
Use for example Photoshop to edit the photo first to make it look sewable. In this example I will use a simple black and white image.
Import to Inkscape the image you want to vectorize and click the image to select it.
If you'd like to trace the lines of a line drawing, you'd rather use the RapidResizer online tool.
Path -> Trace bitmap... (Ctrl+Alt+B) to find the paths of the image. Another dialogbox opens. If you have a black and white image I would
use the brightness cutoff. The value of the treshold would probably not be very important. Keep the default settings. If you have a greyscale image you might play with the
settings. You also might read this
to learn more about how to use this tool.
When I press update I can see nothing in the preview window, but if I press OK I do find the vectors.
If I hide or delete the original image and visualize the path with strokes and no fill (Shift+Ctrl+F) the paths are visible.
These paths can now be converted to embroidery, but you should check on the stitch order (path order and direction). Take a look at
the path-order tutorial to see how you can check and change the stitch order.
If you would like to fill the paths with e.g. satin fill take a look at the fill tutorial
|
This website has been out of order for some months. I'm sorry about that. The code is now updated to PHP 7.2.
|
Tutorials - How to design your own embroideries using Inkscape and svg2embroidery |
|
My results |
|
Here is my first svg2embroidery test. This is going to be a hot pad or something like that.
Create FSL (Free Standing Lace) by drawing the paths in Inkscape. The tutorial on automatically
creating zigzags might be useful.
A cute little and simple embroidery suitable for baby clothes.
More images here
A little elephant for a little baby boy. Read more about creation of satin stitches
here.
|
|
Some inspiration? |
|
Scrapbooking stamps or brushes can be sewn on fabric or on paper. This image is a freebie kit
from Ziggle designs found at DigiScrapDepot.com
Convert hand embroidery patterns to machine embroidery. Could be nice on a blouse for example.
This image is a free pattern from Needle'nThread
|