SewWhat-Pro is software for viewing, editing and converting embroidery files arising from various different sewing manufacturers. It includes all the features available in the SewWhat! editor, plus various additional Integrated Project Management features (see the description of SewWhat-Pro features below). A plugin is available from myriaCross (see features list below) for converting Cross-Stitch files to embroidery files. You may download the User Manual - click here - for more details about the many features available in SewWhat-Pro.We [AKDesigns Boutique] also made this short tutorial to make it easier to perform some of the most basic and popular features of SewWhat Pro ~ SewWhat Pro Instructions. To download SewWhat-Pro, or to make an online purchase, please see information above.
SewWhat-Pro has been tested in the Softpedia labs using several industry-leading security solutions and found to be completely clean of adware/spyware components.
Standard Features in SewWhat-Pro
- Combine/Merge - used to combine 2 or more designs together. Makes it easy to spell names, make monograms or add names to other designs.
- Alignment - use alignment options to easily align combined/merged designs.
- Delete individual stitches
- Resize designs
- Rotate and Flip
- SewLettering - this feature allows you to use True Type Fonts installed on your computer to create embroidered letters for names, monograms, or words.
Advanced Features in SewWhat-Pro
- Splitting Pattern - Cutting toolbar allows graphic separation of patterns at specific stitches - used for Splitting Pattern for Multiple Hoopings
- Density adjustment dialog to resize a pattern at constant density
- Graphical or text-based reordering of thread color stops is available
- Capability to write Smart Media or Compact Flash cards for Singer, Brother, Janome, and new Bernina machines
- Supports a command-line interface for file conversion which has the form:
SewWhat-Pro.exe file1.ext1 file2.ext2 /c
(be sure to put file names or paths with blanks inside quotes) - Plugin to Convert Cross Stitch patterns to embroidery files from myriaCross (MC) - NOTE: this plugin is not included with the SewWhat-Pro demo or purchase - it is available here for purchase. Once the plugin is installed, it becomes seamlessly integrated into the SewWhat-Pro workspace and can be used to preview and convert a variety of different Cross-stitch formats. NOTE: If installing the plugin on a 64-bit computer, be sure to use the 64-bit version of SewWhat-Pro. After updating to Windows 8/8.1, if the plugin stops working, simply uninstall and reinstall to reactive it.
Integrated Project Management Features of SewWhat-Pro
- Includes an editable table for entering project information
- Easily editable list of thread colors and manufacturer brands
- Capability to read/write thread color "txt" files for single/multiple projects
- Thread palettes from over 15 manufacturers are available
- Customizable user-defined thread palettes can be easily added
SewWhat-Pro Workspace
The SewWhat-Pro workspace is very similar to the one that is used by SewWhat! The two main differences are (1) there are additional toolbar buttons (for cutting patterns, adjusting thread density, and writing to Smart Media cards); and the Project Pane at the right of the screen includes new Project Management features (see the figure below).
SewWhat-Pro workspace
