Hatch Embroidery Digitizer
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Appliqué that works the way
you work.
From classic digitized appliqué to the new Advanced Appliqué tool in Hatch 4, create stunning fabric designs with less time, less effort, and far more creative freedom.
Windows 11 only · 30-day free trial · No credit card needed
The art of fabric layering, stitched to perfection.
Appliqué is a technique where pieces of fabric are layered onto a base and secured with embroidery stitching, creating rich texture and dimension that flat embroidery alone can't achieve.
It's one of the most popular and versatile techniques in machine embroidery, used for everything from children's clothing and quilts to home decor, gifts, and fashion items. With Hatch Embroidery, you get dedicated tools that make appliqué approachable for beginners and powerful enough for professionals.
- Adds texture, colour, and dimension to any embroidery design
- Reduces stitch count for large filled areas, saving time and thread
- Works beautifully on garments, quilts, bags, and home decor
- Available across all Hatch Embroidery levels, from beginner to pro
Three steps from design to finished piece.
Hatch guides you through each stage of the appliqué process. The software handles the stitch generation, so you can focus on the creative decisions.
Place your fabric
Hatch generates a placement stitch that marks exactly where your fabric should go on the hoop. Position your fabric piece on the outline, then let the machine continue.
Secure and trim
A tack-down stitch secures the fabric in place. Trim any excess fabric close to the stitching before the machine moves to the final border step.
Stitch the border
The final satin or other border stitch covers the raw fabric edge and locks everything in place. The result is a clean, professional finish, every time.
Everything you need to create stunning appliqué.
Hatch Embroidery includes a complete set of appliqué tools built for precision and flexibility, from simple shapes to complex multi-fabric designs.
Digitize appliqué as you create.
The Digitize Appliqué tool lets you build appliqué into your design right from the start. Draw your shapes, and Hatch automatically generates the placement stitch, tack-down, and border, turning any closed shape into a complete appliqué object in one step.
- Automatic placement, tack-down, and border stitch generation
- Works with satin borders, blanket stitch, and more
- Control pull compensation and overlap settings per object
- Combine multiple appliqué pieces in one design
Print cutting patterns, mirrored automatically.
When cutting fabric for appliqué, you need a mirrored version of the pattern so the finished piece faces the right way. Hatch now automatically mirrors printed appliqué cutting patterns, saving you from manual calculation and reducing costly cutting errors.
- Patterns print mirrored automatically, no manual flip needed
- Available in Composer and Digitizer
- Accurate cutting guides reduce fabric waste and mistakes
Advanced Appliqué: open shapes, any shapes.
The new Advanced Appliqué tool removes the biggest restrictions of traditional appliqué digitizing. Work with open shapes, existing designs, and complex artwork without rebuilding from scratch.
Open shapes, closed shapes, any shapes.
Traditional appliqué tools require fully closed shapes. Advanced Appliqué changes that. Convert existing designs made up of open or closed objects into appliqué in just a few clicks, with no rebuilding and no workarounds.
- Works with open or closed shape combinations
- Convert existing designs without starting over
- Multiple primary object types supported, including fills, outlines, and more
- Remove appliqué and return to the original design at any time
Apply fabric, merge patches, stay in control.
Advanced Appliqué gives you full control over how fabric patches are applied and merged. Add fabric to any selected group of objects, combine multiple patches into a single unified appliqué element, and keep the workflow clean from start to finish.
- Apply and merge multi-fabric patches in one action
- Clean stitch sequencing, with no unnecessary color changes
- Works alongside all other Digitizer appliqué tools
The Appliqué Challenge is live.
Put your appliqué skills to the test. Download our specially created artwork file, embroider your interpretation, and submit it to the community gallery. Open to everyone, all levels welcome.
- Download the free challenge artwork file
- Create your interpretation using any fabrics, colours, or style you choose
- Submit your photo and be featured in the Stitch Club gallery
- Open to everyone, no Hatch license required to participate
Advanced Appliqué Essentials, the dedicated course.
Take your appliqué skills to the next level with this dedicated Hatch Academy course. Covering fabric placement, stitch settings, open-shape techniques, and finishing, it's the perfect companion whether you're new to appliqué or looking to go further.
- Self-paced, learn at your own speed
- Available on mobile, learn anywhere
- Included with every Hatch Embroidery license
- Accessible during your free 30-day trial
Advanced Appliqué is Digitizer only.
Advanced Appliqué, including open-shape designs and cutting machine output, is exclusive to Hatch Embroidery Digitizer. Pattern Mirroring is also available in Composer and above.
Digitizer
Ultimate embroidery journey with all the tools and features
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Includes everything in Composer plus
- 130 professionally digitized fonts
- Manual digitizing — create designs from scratch with full stitch control
- Continue Digitizing — add to existing objects without starting over
- Multi Blend — smooth color gradients across any design object
- Advanced Appliqué ready for your cutting machine
- Color PhotoStitch — turn photos into stunning embroidery
- Hand Stitch, Weld, and advanced stitch effects
- Map Keyboard Design Collections
Also includes
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Expert in-house support team
- Community of 30,000+ Hatchers
- 500+ Hatch Academy lessons
Not sure which level is right for you? Compare every feature side by side.
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Windows 11 only trial · 2 GB download · Paid licenses compatible with Virtual Machines and Macs