Getting started
Your first design
From a blank hoop to a file for your machine: shapes and threads, stitch types, the stitch preview and the export.
Beginner5 articlesabout 14 min
Five short steps, in order, each with a clip to follow. Each one stands on its own, so skip what you know.
- 01Getting startedNextStitch runs in your browser: you design and preview on your own device, then export a file for your machine.Guide3 min
- 02Draw and colour shapesDraw an ellipse and a rectangle from the tool dock, give each its own thread, and keep them inside the hoop.Tutorial3 min
- 03Stitch typesFill covers an area, satin gives a smooth raised edge, running draws a single light line — and textured fills give an area its own look.Reference3 min
- 04Scrub through the stitchesWatch your design sew before it reaches the machine: drag through the stitch order, play it back and spot the jumps.Tutorial3 min
- 05Export your first fileTurn your design into a file your embroidery machine reads: open Export, pick the format and download it.Tutorial2 min