How to Digitize a Single Initial Luggage Tag in StitchArtist

This step by step video teaches you how to digitize an "in the hoop" luggage tag starting with a single letter from a True Type font! When you start with a true type font object - most of the work is already done - editing can be fun, easy and a learning experience on how to better draw your own objects. Using the tools from StitchArtist L1, you will work with the drawn object and create an in the hoop luggage tag in the initial of your choice. This project walks thru the planning process of how the design will stitch out at the machine and continues into the software.
The style of the luggage tag is for marine vinyl or cork with an added "loop" for the placement of a grommet. If you'd like to use snaps or a rivet - make the "loop or tab" to be the size that you want. You will learn about motif fills in StitchArtist - there are over 200 built into the program AND we give you a free collection on the Embrilliance project blog which you can use to create the "bubble texture" shown in this project.
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The project is finished with a satin border that also attaches the backing vinyl to hide the stitches and provide a finished back to your luggage tag. During this lesson, you will learn keyboard shortcuts to help you become a more efficient StitchArtist digitizer. Lisa also shares with you some digitizing techniques to help you create designs with fewer jump stitches and excessive overrun stitching - one of the wonderful features of learning to digitize with a full featured digitizing program instead of relying on automatic functions.
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[@sharlenehotary8693]

So glad to see you’re back I’ve missed your informative program.

[@teresajacober4631]

This was an amazing video. I've had SA 1 and 2 for years and haven't even begun to figure it out. This has been a huge help and an easy project to start with. ❤

[@mokuntzmann5745]

I love this lesson, so many "tips" that finally sink in. Thank you!

[@suevarner8175]

Thank you Lisa. Great video. I always learn so much from you.

[@katherinestanley556]

Thanks Lisa. This was awesome. I just purchased Stitch Artist this morning. I think I’ll play around with a tag this afternoon.

[@---SA327Share-interest]

Awsome tutorial. Thanks for sharing

[@starraymond2044]

Great tutorial! Thank you Lisa!

[@brendamartin8278]

This was sooooo helpful!

[@lynnf5644]

GREAT tutorial!!

[@Sewmuchminkyandmore]

Thank you. I’m excited to make one.

[@karenbesler9541]

wow i have learned so much ty

[@marciamiddleton9727]

Great tutorial! So many helpful tips! Lots to absorb. Question: How are you cutting out the holes and the design in the physical media (cork, marine vinyl)? I have a ScanNCut and am thinking that I would like to be able to precut the marine vinyl/cork with that, leaving a small margin just beyond the stitching.

[@Embrilliance]

Check out our quick tip playlist video #6

[@LanceMcGrew]

The idea of sliding a cut piece under the hoop to hide motif I understand. What isn't clear is, what holds it in place while running the satin stitch? Seems like I would need to remove the hoop and use spray adhesive to hold vinyl in place.

[@Embrilliance]

@@LanceMcGrew if you want to do that- sounds like a plan! You know your machine best.

[@cyndipride7841]

I loved this lesson and bought the add-on software. I followed along with Lisa and made one luggage tags. Then tried one on my own. I have no problem adding TrueType fonts and adjusting them. However, when I go to add the motif, nothing shows? What setting have I messed with to make that happen??? Help!!

[@Embrilliance]

Please reach out to support on our website so we can help. Http://embrilliance.com/contact-us-2

[@FootFrenzied]

Hi Lisa, I successfully downloaded in the motifs into Embrilliance, however, I can't seem to get them to fill my letter. Is there a keyboard shortcut for this? I feel like I'm missing something but I don't quite know what it is. Thank you for your help; this is a great video.

[@Embrilliance]

Maybe your show stitches toggle button on the menu needs to be pressed. Contact support if you need assistance. Http://embrilliance.com/contact-us-2

[@sheldaschimmel4970]

Thank you❤

[@carolineharris3119]

Hello Lisa, I do not own Embrilliance Software, but I purchased the Embrilliance Thumbnail. Can I utilize the Thumbnail to obtain fonts and designs?

[@Embrilliance]

No. You would want Essentials for that. There is a great overview video as well as beginner info on this page. www.Embrilliance.com/start. If you have any other questions please reach out to support. Http://embrilliance.com/contact-us-2

[@nellsembroidery3047]

Thumbnail ONLY shows you the pictures of the embroider designs.

[@idaholbrook]

I am not sure if you will see this being the video is 11 months old. I am working on learning this and I follow step by step exactly and my letter L in Embrilliance, on the screen is missing somoe border lines. It has openings. I have deleted and repeated the process several times and I still get open borders. What am I mising?

[@Embrilliance]

@@idaholbrook not sure but tech support on our website is waiting to hear from you. Send them your BE file and they will help troubleshoot! Http://embrilliance.com/contact-us-2

[@tinabrown1079]

What is wrong when the bubbles don’t show up?

[@Embrilliance]

Not sure. Maybe your stitches are turned off? I would ask support for assistance. Http://embrilliance.com/contact-us-2

[@CarolStimpson-m6k]

Hi Lisa, when I add the fill to my letter, the fill does not show like yours does HELP what am I doing wrong ?

[@Embrilliance]

Maybe you gave your stitch toggle turned off. Support is available on our website at embrilliance.com/contact-us-2 they can show you what the solution is.

[@FootFrenzied]

@@Embrilliance where is the TOGGLE switch?

[@Embrilliance]

@@FootFrenzied on the menu bar. All the buttons are shown in the pdf manual. Hover over them to find out their function. Contact support if you need further assistance embrilliance.com/contact-us-2