Week 15

Wildcard Week

Brief Overview

In this assignment, we have a deep freedom to choose any machine to work on and Document its Process and Operation. So I have choose to work on Digital Embriodery machine at our Vigyan Ashram Sewing Lab. In this week I learn about CNC Digital Embriodery Machine, I have deisgned my own logo and imported it into Digitzer Software to create Digital Stiching File.

Heroshots





Individual Assignment:-



In this assignment:-

1.Create your own design and explain how I did it.


2.Import it in digital machining software and do a project on Sewing Machine.


Digital Embriodery Machine:




About USHA MemoryCraft 200 CE Digital Embriodery Machine:-


The Usha MC 200E is a versatile electric sewing machine designed for both beginners and experienced sewers. It features multiple stitch functions, an automatic needle threader, adjustable stitch length and width, and a free arm for circular stitching. With a built-in light and accessory storage, it enhances convenience and efficiency. Compact and lightweight, it's ideal for home use, allowing users to tackle various sewing projects, from mending clothes to creating home décor items. Its user-friendly design and reliable performance make it a popular choice for home sewers.



Key Features:

  • Stitch Functions: Offers multiple stitch functions to cater to various sewing needs.
  • Automatic Needle Threader: Simplifies the threading process, saving time and reducing strain on the eyes.
  • Adjustable Stitch Length and Width: Allows customization for different types of sewing projects.
  • Free Arm: Ideal for circular stitching on cuffs, collars, and hems.
  • Built-in Light: Enhances visibility while sewing.
  • Accessory Storage: Comes with a built-in storage compartment for keeping sewing accessories organized.
  • Buttonhole Maker: Usually includes a one-step buttonhole feature.

Specifications:

  • Type: Electric sewing machine
  • Weight: Lightweight for easy portability
  • Dimensions: Compact size, suitable for home use
  • Power Consumption: Energy-efficient

Accessories:

  • Typically includes various presser feet, bobbins, needles, seam ripper, and a user manual.


Designing a File for Embriodery work


So to create a logo file I use CorelDraw Software


Select two rectangle with curved vertices




Select Eye Droper and Fill in the colour




Insert the logo text in an creative way




Add some more elements to make it attractive




Insert the Company Name




Finishing touches




Final Logo Design ready for Embriodery






Importing the design into the Digitizer Software for creating a Digital Stiching file.




Digitizer embroidery software is a specialized tool that converts digital images and vector graphics into stitch patterns for embroidery machines, facilitating the creation and editing of intricate designs. It supports various stitch types, lettering, and monogramming, offering extensive customization options and compatibility with multiple machine formats. Key features include image conversion, stitch preview, and advanced tools like auto-digitizing, making it ideal for hobbyists, professionals, and educators. Popular examples include Wilcom Embroidery Studio, Brother PE-Design, and Hatch Embroidery, enhancing efficiency, precision, and creativity in embroidery design.



Launch the Digitizer Software




Open File to load a fresh file




Select the Hoop as per your design size, in my case I have used 140*140 mm





Select Auto-Digitise from Artwork




Click the Select tool option on the Top left Corner




Select the image and click the Click to Fill option from the side tab




Now if all the colour in the logo are not visible clearly, then click the image and adjust the settings




Now you can adjust the colour setting till all the colours are visible




Now you can select each element to be stiched so it will be visible like this



Image Preview




Lets Save the design and export to drive for sending to machine


Click write to file



Write to the specific file and destination




If you wish you could rename the file




Finallt save the design in EMBD folder





Giving the command to Embriodery Machine to Stich the design


Pre-Stiching Setup


Making the Hoop ready with Canvas and Cloth attached to it.




Take the cloth on which you need the designed to be Embrioderised




Take a canvas fabric for strenght and support to our cloth.




Now put the Canvas under the cloth as such the Cloth will be on the top facing to the machine needle




You can Iron the cloth and canvas toghether to remove the wrinkles




Now lets mount the Cloth and canvas in the hoop




You should strech the cloth from all the sides to make it set properly without wrinkles




Finally the hoop is ready to mount on the machine





Push the black lever at side of the hoop to unlock





Mount the hoop on the machine bed and release the hoop lever to lock.





For sewing machine to operate its mechanism you need a thread on the top and a bobin thread at the bottom





To refill the bobin roll



Remember the Bobin refill colour must be as same the on mounted on the top thread roll.



Loading the file on the machine


Plug the the Drive which has the exported file of stiching.




Select the file from the USB Drive, visible on the screen





Select and set the origin frame position





Put on the Thread into the carriage on the top of the machine




Now lets put the thread on the machine mechanism.




Follow the 5 steps as marked on the machine and follow the path




At last insert the thread into the needle head





Place the bobin roll at its place




Now select the design that we adjusted and press OK





A new message will appear on the screen, to "Raise the presser foot"






So you have to raise the lever at the back of the machine





Now again a message will appear to lower the presser foot, so then press that same presser down





Once the setup file and machine is ready for job work, press the start button the machine





Design process started





Once the first colour pattern is done the machine will stop stiching display a meassage to change colour





Insert new thread colour into the thread carriage, and repeat the same steps for inserting thread into the needle.





So finally after changing the thread 5-6 times I have acheived the final logo Embrioderised design






Problem and Solution


  1. Sometime the thread break in between the stiching process so we have to again insert the thread into the needle.
  2. The cloth if not fixed well then the design will be misalligned and the stiching will not be done good.





Reference Files:-

  1. Embriodery Design File.