diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index eb06706..7c3f6ac 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ ![Blender Embroidery Header image](images/blender_embroidery.png) # Blender Embroidery Import -This is a Blender add-on that allows you to import files to be used with embroidery machines as curves (with optional thickness). +This is a Blender add-on that allows you to import files to be used with embroidery machines as curves with optional geometry (thickness) via a bevel or geometry nodes. It also detects and displays the color of your threads. ## License This addon is free to use (see [license](LICENSE)), including commercially, but if you find it useful please consider supporting my free and open source projects: @@ -13,10 +13,12 @@ This addon relies heavily on [pyembroidery](https://pypi.org/project/pyembroider Personally I've only tested it with `.pes` files which I've created using the [Ink/Stitch addon](https://inkstitch.org/) for [Inkscape](https://inkscape.org/). +## Example file +The pattern shown at the top of this page can be found here: [example.pes](example.pes). + ## Table of contents - [Blender Embroidery Import](#blender-embroidery-import) - [Installation](#installation) - - [Example](#example) - [Import settings](#import-settings) - [Import jump wires](#import-jump-wires) - [Create material](#create-material) @@ -35,9 +37,6 @@ After installation you can find the importer in the file menu under `File > Impo ![Location of the import button](images/menu_option.png) -## Example -The pattern shown at the top of this page can be found in this repository as [example.pes](example.pes). - ## Import settings In the import dialog there are a few settings you can adjust: