[rxn17]

I need to make this picture into a dst file but I'm not really sure how..
Every where I go is really pricey.
I was trying to make it 3 inches wide and 3 inches tall.
So if anyone has any info an how I can get this done I would appreciate it very much!

[Elvandil]

What is a dst file?

[DaveBurnett]

It is knitting patterns - well that sort of thing. It is used in weaving, knitting, embroidery machines. The only reason I knew was because my sister-in-law creates one-off badged T-shirts etc.

And no, I didn't find any conversion utility.

[cwwozniak]

Hi rxn17, and welcome to TSG.

You'll need to wait and see if another member, Noyb, can stop by if they have time to make the file. Do you have a larger (higher number of pixels) version of the graphic?

[Noyb]

I think it's too detailed for a 3" embroidery pattern ... Thread doesn't have that much "resolution" for the fine lines.
It will have to be completely redrawn before I can work on it ...
I need this image with only 3 colors and no fuzzy edges.
Can it be redesigned a little and do you have a bigger, cleaner Image ??

What you're looking for is an Embroidery Digitizing Program .. And there are no Free ones that I know of.
Last I looked, Prices start at around $500 for a cheap one the doesn't work.
The next step up Doubles the Price.

What are you putting this pattern on .. A TShirt, Hat ..etc ??
Does it have to be Embroidered ??

[Noyb]

I might need to make another pass at this .. This is a quick try
But I've redesigned the Pattern to reduce the detail and get a picture with clean edges.
Maybe this'll give you an example of the "Resolution" problem.

And Welcome to the TSG Forum .. Do you want the dst files for this one ??

[Noyb]

And another version .. I didn't like the dark Lion on a Black Background.
I've changed the tread color for the Lion and made it a separate stitch.
The actual thread color can be chosen when it's stitched.
Then you could use a different color to make it stand out more.

I just noticed this post is 3 days old.
You guys need to give me a PM on the next one ..
Sometimes I get busy and may not find the embroidery questions.

Too bad we don’t have an Embroidery expert here at TSG …
I have a ton of questions

[rxn17]

I'm trying to put it on a hat
and so what would I have to do to make it clearer? Should it be bigger or smaller?

[rxn17]

thanks for all the help btw! I really appreciate it!!

[Noyb]

Originally Posted by rxn17

..Should it be bigger or smaller?

If anything .. Bigger might look better but the stitch resolution will be the same.
You night ask the Hat Maker how it will look, I'm not sure my Thumbnail preview is an accurate representation.
I can also outline each Image in a running stitch that might make it look better .. (more defined)
On this one, I wasn't sure if I should do that or what color I should use.

[spkrandall]

Hi Noyb, my names s.p. and i'm new to the site. I saw you helping rxn17 with a dst file and i also have the same problem as i have no idea how to make one. Id like to pm you so i dont have to post the image here but it wont let me. Its supposed to go on a hat

[Noyb]

@ s.p. PM sent
Here's one with the outlines stitched in Black .. the dst files are in the zip

[rxn17]

I;m trying to get the original picture as fast as I can.

[Noyb]

A better picture will not make it look Better.
I already re-drew it to as good as it can get .. And removed some of the detail.
The problem is the accuracy that each stitch is placed .. It's not as good as a picture.
I'm not sure one can determine how it will actually look until stitched.
Maybe the place that will be doing stitching will know a little better from their preview of the pattern.

[Noyb]

As far as I know .. Only the simple patterns without much detail will look good ..
Like this one sprandall requested by PM.