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General Info

This workshop will teach you how to use the Brother SE600 Embroidery Machine and the Ink/Stitch Inkscape Extension by making your own sewable patch. After attending this workshop and getting certified in Embroidery, you will be able to use the Embroidery Machines during drop in hours. Refer to the makerspace calender to find out when this workshop is offered.

Before attending this workshop:

  • Attend a Machine Sewing Workshop
  • Attend a 2D CAD Workshop
  • Register to attend this workshop

You will learn:

  • To create designs using Ink/Stitch Extension
  • To opperate the Brother SE600 Embroidery Machine

Reference guide: Brother SE600 Embroidery Design Guide.pdf 

Materials That Can Be Used:

  • Felt
  • Flannel
  • Canvas
  • Muslin
  • Knitted Jersey
  • Tricot
  • Towels (water soluble stabilizer)

Ink/Stitch

Ink/Stitch can be found under the extensions tab on all lab computers. A vector image and any filled object will automatically be read by the extension as a "Fill" stitch. Satin needs to be converted from a Bezier curve or the stroke/outline of an object or vector image. A stroke stitch can be automatically made with a dotted Bezier curve or dotted stroke of an object. An auto routed running stitch will be zig-zagged, similar to a satin but no short stitch. 

Download Link For Ink/Stitch

Hoop size:

Make sure to resize the image to fit in the available hoops.

Available Hoop Sizes:

  • 8 in x 6 in
  • Max pattern size: 4 in x 4 in

Save As:

In order for the Brother SE600 to read the file, the file needs to be saved as a Ink/Stitch: Tajima Embroidery Format (.dst). 

Tools in Ink/Stitch 

  • Fill​

  • Satin​

  • Stroke ​

  • Params​

  • Letters​

  • Visualize & Export

Stitch Types

3 Categories of Stiches

  • Stroke: A path
  • Fill: Closed path with a fill color
  • Satin Columns: Two combined paths w/ rungs
    • Lettering: Made up of Satin Columns. Requires specialized fonts.

 

Stroke
Running Stitch Draw a Continuous Path + Modify Params
Manual Stitch Draw a Continuous Path + Modify Params
Bean Stitch Draw a Continuous Path + Modify Params
Ripple Stitch Draw a Continuous Path + Modify Params
Zig-Zag Stitch Draw a Continuous Path
Satin
Satin Column Draw a Path + Convert Line to Satin
E-Stitch Draw a Path + Convert Line to Satin + Modify Params
Fill
Fill Stitch Draw a Closed Path w/ a Fill
Contour Fill Draw a Closed Path w/ a Fill + Modify Params
Guided Fill Draw a Closed Path w/ a Fill + Modify Params
Meander Fill Draw a Closed Path w/ a Fill + Modify Params
Circular Fill Draw a Closed Path w/ a Fill + Modify Params

Operation Tips

The Brother SE600 has the ability to be an embroidery machine with the correct attachments. ​The process of chnaging the attachments can be found in the General Quick Reference Guide.

  • The needle size required for the embroidery machines is 75/11

  • Going over 2 layers of thick thread can cause a jam or the needle to break. Do not go over 20 weight thread, the recommended weight is 60.

  • When the machine is running stay close to your work​, the machine may not warn you of a problem

    • Either thread may break​ 

    • May run out of thread​

    • Thread may jam

    • The needle may bend/break​

Demo Project

Sewable Patch
Design your own patch and embroider it with the Embroidery Machine. Cut it out and fix up the edges and sew it onto whatever your heart desires.

The design must have:

  1. 2 or more colors
  2. At least one fill objects
  3. At least one stroke object
  4. At least one satin object
  5. At least one letter (this can count for the satin or stroke object)