Octostitch Documentation

Guides and reference for Octostitch — professional embroidery digitising.

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Getting StartedInstall, activate and make your first design.

Video TutorialsWatch a patch being digitised, step by step.

Core ConceptsObjects, layers, underlay, density and view modes.

Drawing & ToolsSelect, pen, edit, satin, shapes, guides and generators.

Stitch TypesRunning, satin, fills, appliqué and decorative.

Lettering & FontsText boxes, TTF fonts and authoring .octofont fonts.

Colours & ThreadsBrand palettes, custom palettes and colour order.

Importing ArtworkAuto-digitise, import SVG and edit stitch files.

Hoops & GridHoop presets, rulers, snapping and grid.

OutputExport to your machine, worksheets and saving.

ReferenceShortcuts, file formats, glossary and support.