Ink/Stitch
7.5#3 in embroidery design softwareFree planFree planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
VisitInk/Stitch vs SewArt
What both publish
| Fact | Ink/Stitch | SewArt |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Ink/Stitch is an open-source machine embroidery design platform based on Inkscape and SVG. | SewArt converts raster and vector images into embroidery file formats for machine sewing. |
| Support | Support is provided through an Inkscape forum, chat channel, GitHub bug reports, videos and Facebook groups. | The maker provides product support by email, phone, or remote session, and the SewArt support group offers user help and tips. |
Ink/Stitch plans
- FreeFree
- Ink/StitchFree
SewArt plans
- SewArt$75, paid once
- SewArt (CD)$93, paid once
Pick Ink/Stitch if…
Ink/Stitch suits hobbyists and professional digitizers who want embroidery design tools within Inkscape. It may also appeal to users who need lettering, stitch previews, thread palettes, and machine-file export options.
Pick SewArt if…
SewArt is for people who want to turn artwork into embroidery patterns for sewing on an embroidery machine. It suits users who need manual or automatic digitizing and the listed image-preparation controls.