Lecture on Embroidery Lettering with Wilcom Embroidery Studio

Introduction

• Lettering is a crucial component of embroidery.
• Wilcom Embroidery Studio Digital Edition is a tool that enhances embroidery lettering.

Creating Lettering

• Steps to Create Simple Lettering:
  • Select the lettering icon from the left side.
  • Click on the screen and type your desired text.
  • Adjust lettering settings in the object property window.

Text Adjustments

• Two-Line Text:
  • Adjust text to be on two lines and update text.
• Font Selection:
  • Hundreds of professionally digitized ESA or Wilcom fonts available.
  • Remembers last five fonts for easy access.
  • Supports True Type fonts, converting them automatically to embroidery.

Customization Options

• Height Adjustments:
  • Specify exact height or use reshape handles for on-screen adjustments.
• Baseline Adjustments:
  • Defaults to a straight line.
  • Options include arc (clockwise and counterclockwise), circle (clockwise and counterclockwise), and any shape.
• Justification and Spacing:
  • Options for left, right, center, or full justification.
  • Adjust spacing between letters, words, or lines.

On-Screen Adjustments

• Use reshaping tools to adjust letter spacing and baseline.
  • Magenta diamonds serve as select handles for letters.
  • Move and adjust letters individually or as a group.

Practical Application

• Example: Adding text beneath a logo
  • Select the lettering tool, type "Sydney Australia."
  • Change font and adjust height to fit the design.
  • Use an "arc counterclockwise" baseline to match logo shape.
  • Fine-tune spacing and kerning manually using reshape tools.

Sequencing Options

• Adjust how lettering is sewn:
  • From left to right, right to left, or center out.
  • Multi-line options: top to bottom, bottom to top, or snaking method.

Lettering Art

• Apply stylized envelopes to lettering objects.
  • Use reshape tools to adjust outline and achieve desired look.

Conclusion

• Wilcom software provides a robust set of tools for customizing and optimizing embroidery lettering.
• Emphasis on efficiency and precision in embroidery design.