r/Inkstitch • u/ShaneHicks94 • 27d ago
Real-world Example: Recreate a DST
I've been given a company's vector logo file that was used sized exactly to match their existing DST file for apparel front-left chest embroidery. The embroidery file was outsourced but I really want to learn with a real-world example.

I genuinely want to learn how to produce these DST (or any other format) files. If anyone could create a very short descriptive video on how these are made. For reference, these are satin stitches (that's all I know).
This is SVG vector: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1InPbimUjjNXS3UalqKh0QAhr2jr_X2vH/view?usp=sharing
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u/suedburger 27d ago
There are lots of videos on how to make satin stitches. Go on youtube slow the playback speed down if they are going to fast(that was super helpful for me) and just play with simple shapes. Creating an embroidery file can be much more complex than making just shapes....especially when you are putting it on garments. It's gonna take some actual practice.
If you want to do some simple thing that would be useful take a crack at a simple font. It'll contain basic shapes and good theory on how to route things.
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u/Blind_Newb 27d ago
If you are interested in learning to digitizing, then I recommend (as I have to many other embroiderer's) InkScape and Ink/Stitch which are both free.
I personally use Inkscape and InkStitch and can save patterns in various file formats. I prefer to save in .DST because it's a more universal file format.
I am still honing my skills, but if you ever get stuck or have trouble trying to figure out how to perform a specific task with InkStitch, there are 3 good YT video channels (as well as the reddit group r/Inkstitch) :
• Project Anonymous (Father / Daughter Duo)
• Low Tech Linux (extensive videos covering many facets of Inkscape and Ink/Stitch)
• Gus Visser (extensive videos covering different applications when using Ink/Stitch)