Embroidery Software 8

Embroidery Software 8

DesignerPlus Full Version

Color PhotoStitch
3D Globe Effect
Couching
Integrated Design Library
Multi-Hooping for large embroidery designs

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Creativity with Color PhotoStitch and 3D embroidery designs

Color PhotoStitch

Combine two creative passions: photography and embroidery
Take a picture and turn it into an incredible embroidery design
With automatic digitizing your picture is transferred into an easy-to-stitch-out embroidery design - with one click

Couching

Create special embroidered effects with yarns, cords, wool etc. in combination with classic stitching
These sculptured threads stand out on your design for stunning effects and textures

Advanced CutWork: Appliqué included

Advanced CutWork: Appliqué included

Advanced CutWork function for eyelet embroidery and appliqué
Gives your cut-outs outstanding results

Knife

Knife

Use the knife tool to cut single outlines or closed objects into separate objects.
For example divide lettering into separate objects and apply different fills to create a unique font.
Or cut single or groups of objects to create gaps and overlaps.

3D Globe Effect

Create an incredible spherical look with the 3D Globe Effect
Turn your flat embroidery into a 3D design only by visual illusion

Integrated Design Library

Integrated Design Library

Load all your embroidery designs into the library with a click of a button
Improved and more powerful search engine
Quicker access to all designs and enhanced design management
Easy to browse, group and search for embroidery designs

Positioning

Positioning

Use hoop template and basting stitch markers for exact positioning
Set the design worksheet and add the template to your preview
Move and rotate the design within the hoop for a perfect embroidery placement
Use the advanced print preview options

Multi-Hooping

Multi-Hooping

Automatically places hoops to cover the entire embroidery design, fitting as many objects as possible into each hoop position
Preview hooping sequence
Functions to easily embroider big designs
Save as complete design or as separate multi-hooping embroidery machine files

Color Management

Color Management

Color chart positions are numbered for easy reference
Color Wheel features multiple options
Chosen colors are tagged with a blue marker
Hide or show unused colors in the chart
Easy to pick a color and fill separate sections
Default colors in palette (56 + 3 appliqué)
Horizontal or vertical layout

User-Friendly Interface and Improved Features

User-Friendly Interface and Improved Features

Intuitive and easy to manage menu
Show tool names and enlarge icons for a perfect view
Design tabs to toggle between multiple designs

Automated Quilt Block Layout

Automated Quilt Block Layout

Automatic quilt background stitching used to create ‘echo’ quilting designs, like scroll clipped or stipple filled quilt blocks
Quilt block sizing and positioning aids

Simple Software Installation

Simple Software Installation

USB Stick for installation and product key for software activation – No more dongles!
Installation file with all software components included
Only DesignerPlus is available as Update, Upgrade or Full Version. EditorPlus is discontinued
Compatible with Windows® 8 – 10

Try it now for 30 days at no cost

The proof of the pudding is in the eating: try it for yourself and discover the features of the BERNINA Embroidery Software 8. Download your fully functional trial version and digitize new creative designs. The software is compatible with all BERNINA embroidery machines.

Register for the free trial version

Tutorials

BERNINA Embroidery Software 8

More creativity in 3D
BERNINA Embroidery Software 8: Couching

Create special embroidered effects with wool in combination with classic stitching. The wool threads pop out on your design for stunning effects.
BERNINA Embroidery Software 8: Puffy Lettering

Make your monograms and letters stand out by creating lettering with the 3D puffy alphabet of the BERNINA embroidery software 8! Puffy Lettering allows you to make your embroidery even more expressive.
BERNINA Embroidery Software 8: Color PhotoStitch

Turn your best friend’s photo into a realistic and detailed embroidery design. In just a few simple steps, the automatic digitising function transfers your photo into an easy-to-stitch embroidery design. Choose the colour and size, and the software does the rest.
BERNINA Embroidery Software 8: CutWork

There are no limits to your imagination with the BERNINA Embroidery Software 8 DesignerPlus. The BERNINA Embroidery Software 8 offers an advanced range of great new features, including advanced CutWork functions for unique surface embellishments.
BERNINA Embroidery Software 8: Using CutWork for Appliqué

Use the advanced CutWork functions of the BERNINA Embroidery Software 8 to make cutting and creating appliqué pieces quick and easy. Watch this video to learn how to use the BERNINA embroidery software version 8 and create your own enchanting CutWork Appliqué designs quite simply on your PC screen and your BERNINA embroidery machine!
BERNINA Embroidery Software 8: 3D Globe Effect

Create a 3D look with the Globe Effect feature where flat embroidery is turned in a 3D design through a visual illusion. Watch this video to learn how to use the BERNINA embroidery software version 8 and create your own enchanting 3D Globe Effect designs quite simply on your PC screen and your BERNINA embroidery machine!
New from BERNINA: Embroidery Software 8 Designer Plus

Embroidery software has never been more inviting, creative and both easy to use and easy to support. It comes packed with features to give you more creativity in 3D: Most exciting are the new Color PhotoStitch feature, the 3D Globe Effect and the Couching function. Easily create incredible embroidery designs!
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Tour of the Screen
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Calibrating Your Screen
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Finding Designs
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Hoop Selection
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Open vs. Insert
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Saving and Sending Designs to the Machine
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Setting Options
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Zoom Toolbar
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VIew Toolbar
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Dockers
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Overview Window
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Altering the Background of Designs
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Changing the Display Colors
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Articles
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Applying Fabrics
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Tools to Learn the Software
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Selection Methods

The first step in editing a design is selecting the parts you wish to edit. Learn ways to select objects in BERNINA Embroidery Software 8.
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Methods and Types of Editing

Discover where to locate the editing tools and different ways to edit a design.
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Ungrouping Options

Learn how to ungroup designs for editing.
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Moving Objects Within A Design

Learn how to reposition parts of a design.
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Changing the Size of A Design

There are many ways to resize a design. Discover how to choose the best method for your desired outcome.
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Rotating, Skewing, and Mirroring

Use these tools to customize your design.
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Changing Stitch Types

There are twelve basic types of outlines and fifteen basic types of fills in BERNINA Embroidery Software 8. Learn how to create simple changes that can add pizzazz to your design.
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Changing Colors

Discover the basics of editing colors in your design.
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Thread Docker

A wonderful new feature of BERNINA Embroidery Software 8, My Threads Dockers is a quick and easy way to customize threads in your design and color your design with your favorite thread brand.
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - More on Color

Two other tools can be used to recolor your designs. Learn all about Color Wheel and Cycle Used Colors.
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Combining Designs

Create new designs by combining bits and pieces from one design or insert one design into another. Learn different ways to make copies of designs.
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Reshaping Designs

New shapes are created by reshaping designs. Learn how to add, delete, change, and move the digitized points to create the shape you want.
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Context Menu

With a quick right click, make changes to your design. Use this special feature to apply Object Properties from one object to another.

BERNINA Embroidery Software 8
BERNINA Embroidery Software 8: Couching
BERNINA Embroidery Software 8: Puffy Lettering
BERNINA Embroidery Software 8: Color PhotoStitch
BERNINA Embroidery Software 8: CutWork
BERNINA Embroidery Software 8: Using CutWork for Appliqué
BERNINA Embroidery Software 8: 3D Globe Effect
New from BERNINA: Embroidery Software 8 Designer Plus
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Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Selection Methods
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Methods and Types of Editing
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Ungrouping Options
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Moving Objects Within A Design
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Changing the Size of A Design
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Rotating, Skewing, and Mirroring
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Changing Stitch Types
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Changing Colors
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Thread Docker
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - More on Color
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Combining Designs
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Reshaping Designs
Master BERNINA Software 8 - Basics of Editing - Context Menu

Mastery Workbooks

Mastery Workbooks

Master your BERNINA Embroidery Software as you work step by step through hands-on activities from the My BERNINA Mastery Workbooks.

Basic Features Workbook

Automatic Digitizing Workbook

Advanced Features Workbook

Applications Workbook

Support

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Download the free V8 Update 2

If you have already installed the V8 on your computer, then follow the step-by-step instructions that guide you through the update process.

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Download the V8.2 FullVersion

If you have already bought the V8 FullVersion but didn't find the time to install it, then follow the instructions: Download Size: 2.5 GB

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Painter Essentials Version 5

The Painter is used to refresh photos or images, before they are printed on the fabrics.

Download Painter

Try it now for 30 days at no cost

The proof of the pudding is in the eating: try it for yourself and discover the features of the BERNINA Embroidery Software 8. Download your fully functional trial version and digitize new creative designs. The software is compatible with all BERNINA embroidery machines.

Register for the free trial version