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How it works

1. Reduce to threads

The image is simplified to a few solid colors, each matched to a Brother thread so the machine shows the right names. Swap any of them.

2. Plan the stitches

Strokes and lettering get satin columns that follow their centreline; wide shapes get a tatami fill with edge-walk underlay. Pull compensation, density and lock stitches are set for the cloth you pick.

3. Write the file

Stitches are written in the machine's native format. Load it from USB, thread the needles in the order shown, and press start.

Good to know

What kind of image works best?

Flat art with clear edges: logos, lettering, line drawings, clip art. Photos and gradients turn into noisy fills.

Why fewer colors?

Every color is a thread change. The PR680W sews up to 6 colors without stopping; beyond that it pauses so you can re-thread.

What is density?

How tightly fill rows are packed. Standard suits most fabrics. Use Light on thin or stretchy fabric, Dense on caps or thick twill.

Should I test first?

Yes, always sew a first run on scrap fabric with stabilizer. If the fill puckers, lower the density; if it looks thin, raise it.

Where do my images go?

Nowhere. Everything runs in your browser; nothing you add is uploaded, stored or seen by anyone else.

Can I use any image?

Only art you have the right to embroider: your own, licensed, or free to use. Hoopdoo doesn't check.

© 2026 Hoopdoo. All rights reserved. Free to use, provided as-is with no warranty: check every file on scrap fabric before sewing it on anything that matters. Not affiliated with Brother or Tajima. Credits & licences