{"id":3425,"date":"2026-09-25T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/?post_type=knowledge-base&#038;p=3425"},"modified":"2026-09-25T12:18:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T12:18:05","slug":"how-to-convert-an-embroidery-design-to-redwork-in-experience-8","status":"publish","type":"knowledge-base","link":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/knowledge-base\/how-to-convert-an-embroidery-design-to-redwork-in-experience-8\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert an Embroidery Design to Redwork in eXPerience 8"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Redwork is an embroidery technique traditionally composed of red running stitches on light fabric. In <strong>eXPerience 8<\/strong>, the <strong>Convert to Redwork<\/strong> tool automatically reduces complex, multi-layered, or filled designs into clean, single-layer outlines. This significantly decreases stitch count, eliminates dense fills, and creates lightweight embroidery patterns suitable for delicate fabrics, quilts, and line art.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><div  style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"  id=\"_ytid_53124\"  width=\"1290\" height=\"725\"  data-origwidth=\"1290\" data-origheight=\"725\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z77QlWtlndA?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"YouTube player\"  src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Z77QlWtlndA\/maxresdefault.jpg\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Select the Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your project in <strong>eXPerience 8<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using the <strong>Select<\/strong> tool, click on the design you wish to convert.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you only want to convert a specific section, click and select only that portion or ungroup the design first.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Convert to Redwork<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apply the conversion using either of the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Option A (Context Menu):<\/strong> Right-click the selected object and choose <strong>Convert to redwork<\/strong> from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Option B (Toolbar):<\/strong> Locate the <strong>Convert<\/strong> tool on the top horizontal toolbar and select the <strong>Redwork<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The software will immediately remove all interior fills and generate a continuous outline path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Change the Outline Color<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While traditional Redwork uses red thread, the software allows any color:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep the converted Redwork design selected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the <strong>Color Palette<\/strong> (or <strong>Object Properties<\/strong> panel).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your desired color for the <strong>Outline<\/strong> to update the thread color (e.g., blue for &#8220;Bluework&#8221; or black for &#8220;Blackwork&#8221;).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Configure Stitch Styles and Passes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Object Properties<\/strong> docker\/panel with the design selected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose your preferred <strong>Stitch Style<\/strong> (e.g., standard Single Run, Triple\/Bean Stitch, or decorative stem-like run).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set your desired number of stitch passes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful Tips &amp; Best Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keep Stitch Passes Consistent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every segment of a Redwork design must be set to the same number of passes (typically 1 pass for fine details, or 3 passes\/Bean stitch for bolder outlines). Mixing pass counts within the same design causes uneven thread thickness and unbalanced tension.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stabilizer Selection:<\/strong> Because Redwork designs have low stitch density, avoid heavy cut-away stabilizers. A light-to-medium tear-away or water-soluble stabilizer is usually sufficient and keeps the final fabric soft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Previewing Stitch Order:<\/strong> Run the design through the <strong>Stitch Player \/ Slow Redraw<\/strong> tool before stitching out to verify that the pathing is logical and that jump stitches are minimized between segments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fabric Pairing:<\/strong> Redwork stands out best on flat, smooth-weave fabrics like cotton, linen, or denim. If embroidering on textured fabrics (like terry cloth or fleece), use a water-soluble topping to prevent the fine outlines from sinking into the pile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Redwork is an embroidery technique traditionally composed of red running stitches on light fabric.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3426,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"categories-kb":[333,337],"class_list":["post-3425","knowledge-base","type-knowledge-base","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categories-kb-how-to-training","categories-kb-how-to-training-advanced"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"categories-kb":[{"value":333,"label":"How to Training"},{"value":337,"label":"How to Training - Advanced"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/how-to-convert-any-design-to-red.jpg",1024,576,false],"author_info":{"display_name":"eXPerience embroidery software","author_link":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/author\/experience-embroidery-software\/"},"comment_info":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/knowledge-base\/3425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/knowledge-base"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/knowledge-base"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3426"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categories-kb","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories-kb?post=3425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}