Lesson 01 · 10 minutes
Open and organize PES and DST designs on a Mac
Practice adding a folder, finding a design and reading its stitch preview with four original sample files.
Tools: Free
Written lesson + files · video
Learn embroidery, one project at a time
A small project.
A useful new skill.
Practical lessons with original files you can keep. Start with the Free library tools; no machine or signup required.
Lesson 02 · 12 minutes
Add a name and prepare an embroidery export
Change Emma to Ava in an editable lettering project, save a copy and compare a PES export with the original.
Tools: Studio or valid evaluation; export allowance applies
Written lesson + files · video
Lesson 03 · 15 minutes
Turn a simple SVG into editable embroidery
Import an original two-path leaf, review fill and run mappings, then save editable embroidery and inspect an export.
Tools: Digitizer or valid evaluation; export allowance applies
Written lesson + files · video
Lesson 04 · 12 minutes
Read export warnings and correct small lettering
Compare deliberately small lettering with a corrected project, and distinguish design checks from format and hoop compatibility.
Tools: Free inspection; Studio or valid evaluation for the lettering correction; export allowance applies
Written lesson + files · video
File formats
What PES, DST, JEF, VP3, EXP and other formats store, and what Satinsmith does with each. Format guides.
Teaching a class?
Use these lessons with a group, in person or online. Class plan and what learners need.
Mac and Windows learners
Satinsmith runs on Apple silicon with macOS 14 or later. The written concepts and PES/DST practice files can also help Windows learners using compatible software. Satinsmith project files (.ssdesign) require Satinsmith.