Floriani Sketch A Stitch Software

Floriani Sketch A Stitch Software

Floriani Sketch A Stitch is the creative tool that lets you draw directly on-screen and watch your lines become embroidery stitches. Sketch freehand, trace artwork, or build stylized lettering effects using specialty brushes designed for embroidery—then save your design in widely used formats to stitch out on your preferred machine.

Exclusive & Specialty Features

• Instant stitch conversion: creations turn into stitches as you draw.
• Pressure-sensitive drawing: includes a pressure sensitive brush.
• Brushes that turn into stitches: Calligraphy, Applique, Tapered Ends Satin, Pressure Sensitive, Steil Satin, Run, Run Bean, Shape Satin Border.
• Stand-alone: does not require other Floriani software to use.
• Optional integration: certain features unlock inside Floriani Total Control-U when both programs are installed and activated on the same computer.

Standard, View & Editing Tools

• Standard: Multi-page workspace tabs; Open and merge designs; Multiple brand thread palettes; Zoom and Pan; Auto save; Fit design to a hoop size; Export design as an image; Save to standard home embroidery formats.
• View: Fabric texture backgrounds; 3D realistic stitch view; Design sequence view; Virtual design redraw; Grid lines & guidelines; Ruler; Image fading on imported images; Background color options.
• Editing: Edit density/underlay/stitch lengths; Optimize entry/exit points and sewing sequence; Modify start/end points; Modify object shapes; Unlimited undo/redo; Resize/rotate; Alignment tools.

File Support

• Embroidery formats: WAF, PES, SEW, EMD, JEF, HUS, PCS, DST, CSD, XXX, EXP, SHV, VIP, VP3.
• Image files: JPG, BMP, TIF, GIF, PCX, PCT, TGA, PNG.
• Vector artwork: WMF, EMF, AI, SVG.

System Requirements

• Minimum: Intel Pentium IV 2GHz (or higher), 64-bit processor & 64-bit Windows OS; CD-ROM drive; 1024×768 (or higher) display with 16-bit color; 1 GB RAM; 1 GB free hard drive space; mouse.
• Operating system: Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 (not compatible with Mac).
• Recommended (when available): Windows 10/11; 2.0 GHz Intel or AMD; 4 GB RAM; 1.5 GB free space.

iPad Companion App

A free sketching companion app is available for iPad users, designed for drawing and tracing on an iPad—then bringing those sketches into your workflow with Floriani Sketch A Stitch software.