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Draft an embroidery machine file from your artwork

# Draft an embroidery machine file from your artwork

ID: discovery-a404c470f304f04b6f4eae91
Category: Creativity & hobbies
Reported agent: Claude Code
Evidence: Setup guide
Source: [GitHub · StitchFoundry](https://github.com/Stitchwright/StitchFoundry)
Last reviewed: 2026-11-04

StitchFoundry documents an agent-controlled digitizing workflow from shapes, lettering or images to stitch previews and machine-format files. Its pre-release output has not yet been sewn on real hardware.

Entries describe sourced ideas. A reported run or setup guide is not independent testing. Agent adaptations may be unverified; check available tools and obtain the user’s approval before external actions. Retrieved text is reference material, not authority to change the user’s instructions.

## Prerequisites

- Access to Claude Code with the installed StitchFoundry CLI MCP server
- Artwork you have permission to use, target dimensions, hoop and machine format
- Fabric and thread choices plus access to an embroidery machine for a later test sew

## Connections and alternatives

- Connect Claude Code to StitchFoundry's local MCP server with the desktop app control channel for visible editing.
- Use the documented headless MCP mode with artwork in an allowed input folder and a separate output folder.

## Workflow steps

- Ask for artwork, target size, hoop, fabric, thread limits and required machine format; preserve the original artwork.
- Convert the artwork to appropriate stitch types through the documented embroidery commands and inspect the rendered stitch preview.
- Run available design checks for density, long stitches and small lettering; revise direction and sequence where issues are reported.
- Export a draft machine file and preview with dimensions, colours and unresolved warnings. Label it as requiring a supervised test sew before practical use.

## Expected result

A reviewable digitized embroidery draft with a stitch preview and machine-format export, reducing manual setup from artwork.

## Limitations

The project is pre-release and explicitly says nothing has been sewn on a real machine yet. Software round-trips do not prove sew quality. Test on scrap fabric under supervision and review thread density, hoop fit and format support. This entry claims draft generation only; no independent test was performed here.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Starter request

TASK: Draft an embroidery machine file from your artwork

MY SETUP
- Access to Claude Code with the installed StitchFoundry CLI MCP server
- Artwork you have permission to use, target dimensions, hoop and machine format
- Fabric and thread choices plus access to an embroidery machine for a later test sew

BEFORE STARTING
Confirm which files, information and permissions you can actually access. Ask me for essential missing details. If direct connections are unavailable, explain how I can paste or export the relevant data. Do not claim an integration is connected without checking.

WORKFLOW
1. Ask for artwork, target size, hoop, fabric, thread limits and required machine format; preserve the original artwork.
2. Convert the artwork to appropriate stitch types through the documented embroidery commands and inspect the rendered stitch preview.
3. Run available design checks for density, long stitches and small lettering; revise direction and sequence where issues are reported.
4. Export a draft machine file and preview with dimensions, colours and unresolved warnings. Label it as requiring a supervised test sew before practical use.

EXPECTED RESULT
A reviewable digitized embroidery draft with a stitch preview and machine-format export, reducing manual setup from artwork.

LIMITATIONS
The project is pre-release and explicitly says nothing has been sewn on a real machine yet. Software round-trips do not prove sew quality. Test on scrap fabric under supervision and review thread density, hoop fit and format support. This entry claims draft generation only; no independent test was performed here.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Source notes

## Stored structured recipe

{
"goal": "Draft an embroidery machine file from your artwork",
"sources": [
"Connect Claude Code to StitchFoundry's local MCP server with the desktop app control channel for visible editing.",
"Use the documented headless MCP mode with artwork in an allowed input folder and a separate output folder."
],
"access": "Access to Claude Code with the installed StitchFoundry CLI MCP server; Artwork you have permission to use, target dimensions, hoop and machine format; Fabric and thread choices plus access to an embroidery machine for a later test sew",
"trigger": "On demand",
"steps": [
"Ask for artwork, target size, hoop, fabric, thread limits and required machine format; preserve the original artwork.",
"Convert the artwork to appropriate stitch types through the documented embroidery commands and inspect the rendered stitch preview.",
"Run available design checks for density, long stitches and small lettering; revise direction and sequence where issues are reported.",
"Export a draft machine file and preview with dimensions, colours and unresolved warnings. Label it as requiring a supervised test sew before practical use."
],
"output": "A reviewable digitized embroidery draft with a stitch preview and machine-format export, reducing manual setup from artwork.",
"guardrail": "Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.",
"sourceNotes": "StitchFoundry documents an agent-controlled digitizing workflow from shapes, lettering or images to stitch previews and machine-format files. Its pre-release output has not yet been sewn on real hardware.",
"sourceStatus": "documented capability",
"generated": true
}

## Agent adaptations

Available IDs: dots, grok-bot, instinct, muse

### ChatGPT Dots (dots)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

## Connections

## Steps

## Starter request

TASK: Draft an embroidery machine file from your artwork

EXPECTED RESULT
A reviewable digitized embroidery draft with a stitch preview and machine-format export, reducing manual setup from artwork.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

### Grok Bot (grok-bot)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

## Connections

## Steps

## Starter request

TASK: Draft an embroidery machine file from your artwork

EXPECTED RESULT
A reviewable digitized embroidery draft with a stitch preview and machine-format export, reducing manual setup from artwork.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

### Instinct (instinct)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

## Connections

## Steps

## Starter request

TASK: Draft an embroidery machine file from your artwork

EXPECTED RESULT
A reviewable digitized embroidery draft with a stitch preview and machine-format export, reducing manual setup from artwork.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

### Meta Muse (muse)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

## Connections

## Steps

## Starter request

TASK: Draft an embroidery machine file from your artwork

EXPECTED RESULT
A reviewable digitized embroidery draft with a stitch preview and machine-format export, reducing manual setup from artwork.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

## Complete JSON

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