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Machine embroidery websites, software and designs

The best websites for machine embroidery: digitizing software, design files, thread and stabilizer.

23 sites in 6 categories

New to machine embroidery? Start here

Machine embroidery uses a computerised embroidery machine that stitches a design file. Check which file format your machine reads (for example PES for Brother and Baby Lock, JEF for Janome, DST for many commercial machines) before buying designs.

You will also need embroidery thread, stabilizer suited to your fabric and a hoop that fits the design size. Free designs from Urban Threads and Designs by JuJu are a good way to test your setup.

To make your own designs, try the free Ink/Stitch extension for Inkscape, or paid programs such as Hatch or Embrilliance.

  1. Find a first patternEtsyMarketplace where thousands of designers sell digital patterns
  2. Get suppliesMadeiraMachine embroidery threads for home and commercial use

Sewing Pattern Drafting Software 1

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Inkscape

inkscape.org

Free vector editor crafters use for patterns and embroidery designs

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Machine Embroidery Software 5

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Embird

embird.net

Modular Windows embroidery editor and digitizer

Machine Embroidery
Paid

Embrilliance

embrilliance.com

Modular embroidery software for Windows and Mac

Machine Embroidery
Paid

Hatch Embroidery

hatchembroidery.com

Embroidery digitizing software from Wilcom for home embroiderers

Machine Embroidery
Paid

Wilcom EmbroideryStudio

wilcom.com

Professional embroidery software for commercial shops

Machine Embroidery
Paid

Pattern Libraries & Marketplaces 1

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Etsy

etsy.com

Marketplace where thousands of designers sell digital patterns

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Embroidery & Cross-Stitch Designs 6

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Anita Goodesign

anitagoodesign.com

Machine embroidery collections, including quilting designs

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Designs by JuJu

designsbyjuju.com

Machine embroidery designs, appliqué and in-the-hoop

Machine Embroidery
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Embroidery Library

emblibrary.com

Large catalogue of machine embroidery designs

Machine Embroidery
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EmbroideryDesigns.com

embroiderydesigns.com

Marketplace for machine embroidery designs

Machine Embroidery
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Sweet Pea

sweetpea.com.au

In-the-hoop machine embroidery projects

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Urban Threads

urbanthreads.com

Unusual machine and hand embroidery designs

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Threads, Floss & Stitching Supplies 3

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Madeira

madeirausa.com

Machine embroidery threads for home and commercial use

Machine Embroidery
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Sulky

sulky.com

Machine embroidery thread and stabilizers

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Superior Threads

superiorthreads.com

Threads for quilting and machine embroidery, with education

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Sewing, Quilting & Knitting Machines 7

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Baby Lock

babylock.com

Sergers, sewing and embroidery machines

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bernette

bernette.com

Affordable sewing and embroidery machines from BERNINA

SewingMachine Embroidery
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BERNINA

bernina.com

Swiss premium sewing, quilting and embroidery machines

SewingQuiltingMachine Embroidery
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Husqvarna Viking

husqvarnaviking.com

Sewing and embroidery machines

SewingQuiltingMachine Embroidery
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Janome

janome.com

Japanese sewing, quilting and embroidery machines

SewingQuiltingMachine Embroidery
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PFAFF

pfaff.com

Sewing and embroidery machines with IDT dual feed

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