The Freehand Embroidery feature provides functionality similar to CorelDRAW® Freehand and Polyline tools. This is a technique that lets you create designs with a hand-drawn appearance, something which is difficult to achieve through conventional digitizing methods. The aim is to mimic designs formed on an embroidery machine by freehand motion. The difference is that the fabric secured in an embroidery hoop, allowing the needle to ‘draw’ on the fabric surface, exactly as you have drawn on-screen.
Other techniques include stitching on top of photographic images or detailed line drawings. For example, use the tools to manually trace a color photo-stitch design. This technique requires accuracy and control of corners, similar to the CorelDRAW® Polyline tool.
Alternatively, designs resembling pencil or charcoal sketches can be quickly digitized. Use the tools to create ‘doodle’ type drawing effects without following detailed artwork – for example, adding to a basic clipart design or decorative text and so on.
