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Ink/Stitch

An open-source machine embroidery design platform based on Inkscape Ink/Stitch aims to be a full-fledged, cross-platform embroidery digitizing platform based...

developers

Get Involved

This section will provide information for developers, translators and documenters. Please visit the particular sections to get more information.

Multiversion Install

Installing multiple versions of Ink/Stitch can become very handy while development.

Coding style

We’re excited that you’re interested in contributing to Ink/Stitch’s code! Thanks for reading this guide.

Manual Build: Apple Silicon

This is an instructional guide how to build Ink/Stitch locally. The manual install for developers is described in the manual setup section.

Manual Build: Older macOS systems

This is an instructional guide how to build Ink/Stitch locally. The manual install for developers is described in the manual setup section.

Pyembroidery

Pyembroidery is a python library for the reading and writing of embroidery files.

Documentation

We want to describe every possible function with text, images, and/or videos. We also want to provide instructions about the installation process and give an...

Localization

The goal of the Ink/Stitch project is to put free, high-quality embroidery design tools in the hands of folks that might normally not have access to such too...

Download Statistics

Current Version - Ink/Stitch v3.2.2 (2025-06-15) Linux: 20837 DEB: 4146 RPM: 11701 SH: 1815 TAR.XZ: 3175 macOS: 5...

Ink/Stitch XML Namespace

This page contains a description of all metadata tags and embroidery attributes. See the namespace github discussion. Namespace Declaration <svg> a...

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Basic Use

Try the following steps to learn the basic functionality of Ink/Stitch.

Stitch Library

A stitch type explains how Ink/Stitch converts paths and shapes into embroidery. Each stitch type creates a distinct texture, thickness, and level of coverag...

Manual Stitch

What it is Manual stitches are create by using each node of a path as a needle penetration point.

Cross Stitch

This feature will be part of an upcoming Ink/Stitch release. It is not yet integrated in Ink/Stitch.

Visual Commands

Visual commands can be used to specify additional information on how to embroider your design. They can be used e.g. to tell the machine to trim the thread a...

Cutwork

Cutwork in machine embroidery describes a technique, where specific needles are used to cut holes into the fabric. These needles come mostly in a set of four...

Edit

Apply attribute This feature will be part of an upcoming Ink/Stitch release. It is not yet integrated in Ink/Stitch. An extension for experienced users who ...

Font Tools

A collection of tools suitable for font creators or those who want to add additional fonts to the Ink/Stitch lettering tool.

Params

The params dialog is one of the main features of Ink/Stitch. With this dialog you control how your elements will be stitched out. Along with many other detai...

Preferences

The preferences are found in Extensions > Ink/Stitch > Preferences.

Tools: Satin

Extensions > Ink/Stitch > Tools: Satin include a number of useful helpers, making it easy to work with satin columns.

Thread Color Management

Inkscape supports the usage of color palettes. Color palettes help Ink/Stitch to define color names and save additional information such as thread manufactur...

File Formats

Ink/Stitch supports many embroidery formats. It can import and export files to the formats listed below.

Threadlist

Ink/Stitch can apply custom threadlists to an embroidery design. This is especially useful, if you want to work on existing embroidery files which do not sup...

Fonts

Ink/Stitch lettering tool

Inkscape Tips

Inkscape Basics These are the basics you should understand in order to use Ink/Stitch. If you have never used Inkscape before, we recommend following an Inks...

Machine Database

Note: As you can see, this database is just in planing. Don’t take the data serious at this point.

Help

We are happy to hear from you!

Localization

If Ink/Stitch doesn’t exist in your language or you discover a spelling error, inform us via GitHub or read how to translate Ink/Stitch yourself.

fonts

Abecedaire

Glyphs Abécédaire AGS contains 156 glyphs: ́ ̧ ! " & ' ( ) , 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; = ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ...

AGS Γαραμου Garamond

Glyphs AGS Γαραμου Garamond contains 248 glyphs: ́ ! " & ' ( ) + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O...

Alchemy

This feature will be part of an upcoming Ink/Stitch release. It is not yet integrated in Ink/Stitch.

Allegria

This feature will be part of an upcoming Ink/Stitch release. It is not yet integrated in Ink/Stitch.

Ambigüe

Glyphs Ambigüe contains 158 glyphs: ! " $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T...

Amitaclo

Glyphs Amitaclo contains 115 glyphs: ! " & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; = ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W...

Apex

Glyphs Apex Lake contains 38 glyphs: ! 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ? A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Apex Simple AGS con...

Auberge Marif

Glyphs Auberge Marif contains 134 glyphs: ! " & ' ( ) + , - . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; = ? A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W ...

Aventurina

Glyphs Aventurina contains 143 glyphs: ! " # & ' ( ) + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; = ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ...

Barstitch

Glyphs Barstitch Bold contains 157 glyphs: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A ...

Bathaus FI

Glyphs Bathaus FI contains 108 glyphs: ́ ̈ ! & ' ( ) + , - . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; = ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V...

Bluenesia Satin

Glyphs Bluenesia Satin contains 99 glyphs: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O ...

BrailleCC

This feature will be part of an upcoming Ink/Stitch release. It is not yet integrated in Ink/Stitch. Glyphs BrailleCC contains 331 glyphs: $ % ' ( ...

Caesarus SC FI

Glyphs Caesarus SC FI contains 114 glyphs: ! & ' ( ) , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; = ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ...

Caffeine KOR

Glyphs Caffeine KOR contains 118 glyphs: ! % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P...

Califragilistic

Glyphs Califragilistic contains 156 glyphs: ́ ̈ ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S...

Cats

Glyphs Cats contains 115 glyphs: ̋ ! " & ' , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f...

Cherries

Glyphs Cherry for inkstitch contains 99 glyphs: ! " ' ( ) , - . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ? A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ...

Chicken Little KOR

Glyphs Chicken Little KOR contains 138 glyphs: ! " % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L...

Chicken Scratch

Glyphs Chicken Scratch contains 102 glyphs: ! " $ & ' ( ) , - . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a...

Chopin Script

Glyphs Chopin Script contains 116 glyphs: ! " & ' , - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ^ ` a b c...

Circular 3 Letters Monogram

Glyphs Circular 3 Letters Monogram contains 91 glyphs: ( ) , . : ; < > A.fina A.init A.medi B.fina B.init B.medi C.fina C.init C.medi D.fina ...

Cogs_KOR

Glyphs Cogs KOR contains 141 glyphs: ! " # % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S ...

Colorful

Glyphs Colorful contains 127 glyphs: ! " & ' ( ) , . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d ...

حاسوب

Glyphs حاسوب contains 173 glyphs: - . ، ؐ ؑ ؒ ؓ ؔ ؖ ؞ ؟ ء آ.fina آ.isol أ.fina أ.isol ؤ ؤ.fina ؤ.isol إ.fina إ.isol ئ.fina ئ.init ئ.isol ئ.m...

CooperMarif

Glyphs CooperMarif contains 121 glyphs: ! & ' + - . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : = ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f...

Кирилиця

Glyphs Кирилиця contains 466 glyphs: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U...

Decadent Flowers Monogram

Glyphs Decadent Flowers Monogram contains 26 glyphs: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Scaling When using the lettering tool, sc...

DejaVu Serif

Glyphs Dejavu Serif contains 97 glyphs: ! " & ' ( ) , . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d...

Digory Doodles Bean

Glyphs Digory Doodles Bean contains 101 glyphs: ! " & ' ( ) , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; = ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W...

DinoMouse 72

Glyphs DinoMouse72 contains 116 glyphs: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q...

Emilio 20

Glyphs Emilio 20 contains 36 glyphs: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X ...

Excalibur KOR

Glyphs Excalibur KOR contains 144 glyphs: ! " % & ' ( ) * , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ? A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V ...

Fold Ink/Stitch

Glyphs Fold Ink/Stitch contains 40 glyphs: ! - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ? A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ‘ Scaling When using the ...

Geneva Simple

Glyphs Geneva Simple Sans Rounded contains 120 glyphs: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F...

Gingo200

Glyphs gingo200 contains 158 glyphs: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 1⁄2 1⁄4 2 3 3⁄4 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L ...

Glacial tiny 60 AGS

Glyphs Glacial Tiny 60 AGS contains 160 glyphs: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M...

גופן בינוני

Glyphs חוכמה Large contains 29 glyphs: א ב ג ד ה ו ז ח ט י ך כ ל ם מ ן נ ס ע ף פ ץ צ ק ר ש ת ׳ ״ חוכמה Medium contains 29 glyphs: א ב ג ד...

פשוט מעוגל

Glyphs פשוט מעוגל contains 27 glyphs: א ב ג ד ה ו ז ח ט י ך כ ל ם מ ן נ ס ע ף פ ץ צ ק ר ש ת פשוט מעוגל Small contains 27 glyphs: א ב ג ד ה...

コリンの書き方

Glyphs コルの書きこも contains 421 glyphs: ゙ ゚ ⾳ 。 〃 々 〇 「 」 〜 ぁ あ ぃ い ぅ う ぇ え ぉ お か が き ぎ く ぐ け げ こ ご さ ざ し じ す ず せ ぜ そ ぞ た だ ち ぢ っ つ づ て で と ど な に ぬ ね...

InfiniPicto

Glyphs InfiniPicto contains 26 glyphs: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Scaling When using the lettering tool, scaling of the f...

Initials

Glyphs Initials Medium contains 48 glyphs: & ( ) , . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ? A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ ] ...

Ink/Stitch

Glyphs Ink/Stitch Small Font contains 98 glyphs: " # & ' ( ) + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N...

Ink/Stitch Masego

Glyphs Ink/Stitch Masego contains 76 glyphs: ! " ' + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; = ? A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ ] a ...

Invercelia

Glyphs Invercelia contains 57 glyphs: ! ( ) . A.fina A.init B.fina B.init C.fina C.init D.fina D.init E.fina E.init F.fina F.init G.fina G.init H.f...

Kum Tsoan AGS

Glyphs Kum Tsoan AGS contains 44 glyphs: ! & 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ? A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä È É Ö Ü ...

Learning Curve

Glyphs Learning curve contains 109 glyphs: ! % & ' ( ) + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T ...

Magnolia KOR

Glyphs Magnolia KOR contains 114 glyphs: ! " % & ' ( ) + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I...

Mai En Fleur AGS

Glyphs Mai En Fleur AGS contains 67 glyphs: ! 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ? A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n...

Malika

Glyphs Malika contains 174 glyphs: ( ) - . [ ] { } ، ؍ ؎ ؏ ؛ ؞ ؟ ء آ آ.fina آ.isol أ.fina أ.isol ؤ ؤ.fina ؤ.isol إ.fina إ.isol ئ.fina ئ.init ئ.isol...

MAM Script

Glyphs MAM Script contains 89 glyphs: ! & ' , . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ? A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i...

Manga Impact

Glyphs Manga Impact contains 101 glyphs: ́ ̈ ! " % & ' ( ) + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; = ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U ...

Milli Marif Bold

Glyphs Millimarif-bold20 contains 102 glyphs: ! $ % & ' ( ) , - . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z...

Mimosa

Glyphs Mimosa Large contains 165 glyphs: ! " $ % & ' ( ) , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V...

Monicha

Glyphs Monicha contains 254 glyphs: ! # % & ' ( ) + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A A.alt4 B B.alt4 C C.alt4 D D.alt4 E E.alt...

Montecarlo

This feature will be part of an upcoming Ink/Stitch release. It is not yet integrated in Ink/Stitch.

Neon

Glyphs Néon contains 635 glyphs: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q...

Nick Ainley

Glyphs NickAinley contains 84 glyphs: ! & ' , / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k...

Ondulamarif

Glyphs Ondulamarif S contains 107 glyphs: ! $ % & ' ( ) . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V...

Pacificlo

Glyphs Pacificlo contains 125 glyphs: ! " & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; = ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V ...

Paquerette

Glyphs Paquerette contains 113 glyphs: ! " & ' ( ) * , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z \ ...

Perspective Tricolore KOR

Glyphs Perspective tricolore KOR contains 62 glyphs: ! " % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L ...

Pisankris

Glyphs Pisankris contains 110 glyphs: ! " & ' ( ) , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W...

Pixel 10

Glyphs Pixel 10 contains 155 glyphs: ́ ̋ ! " # % & ' ( ) , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X ...

Roaring Twenties KOR

Glyphs Roaring Twenties KOR contains 156 glyphs: ̄ ̈ ̋ ! " % & ' ( ) + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G ...

Roman AGS

Glyphs Roman AGS contains 107 glyphs: ! " & ' ( ) + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X ...

Sacramarif

Glyphs Sacramarif contains 117 glyphs: ! # & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T ...

Stebor AGS

Glyphs Stebor AGS contains 105 glyphs: ! " & ' ( ) + , - . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; = ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a ...

Sunset

Glyphs Sunset contains 150 glyphs: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ ...

TT Directors

Glyphs TT Directors contains 90 glyphs: ́ ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O ...

TT Masters

Glyphs TT Masters contains 115 glyphs: ́ ! " $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q...

Venezia

Glyphs Venezia contains 171 glyphs: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O ...

Violin Serif

Glyphs Violin Serif contains 100 glyphs: ! $ & ( ) , - . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ? A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e ...

Western light

Glyphs Western Light contains 164 glyphs: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P...

lettering

Font Library

Abecedaire AGS Γαραμου Garamond Alchemy Allegria Allegria ...

Font Library

This is a list fonts available in Ink/Stitch. Please be aware, it may include fonts which are slated for future releases. Please refer to the specific font p...

tutorial

Applique

2 minute read

Applique example file

Life Flower

less than 1 minute read

Auto route running stitches

Sashiko

1 minute read

Using Sashiko extension with autoroute runningstitch

Contour Fill

less than 1 minute read

Sample file for contour fill

Cookie Cutter Tiling

6 minute read

Using Tiling LPE, clipping path and autorouting to achieve Pattern Fill

Embroidering The Inkscape Logo

less than 1 minute read

This is a screencast showing how the inkscape-embroidery extension is used to create an embroidery design.

Fringe

less than 1 minute read

Fringe example file

Hoop Template

less than 1 minute read

Template for multiple hoop sizes

Puff

less than 1 minute read

Puff example file

Ripple bird

less than 1 minute read

Sample file of ripple stitch and guided fill bird

Ripple Iris

less than 1 minute read

Sample file: Ripple Iris

Ripple Tinkerbell Woman

less than 1 minute read

Sample file: Tinkerbell Woman as sample of Pattern Stitch and Ripple Stitch

Stitch Path Optimization

5 minute read

Optimising the stitch path is one of the most important subjects in embroidery. Learn how Ink/Stitch can assist you with the task.

tutorials

Sock Hoop

If you own a 3D printer or a laser cutter but your embroidery machine is not capable to embroider on socks, you will be very interested in this project.

Templates

Hoop Template Template for multiple hoop sizes ...