ARC Polyester Conversion ChartsĪRC threads are fading from popularity, but you can still find a chart to convert DMC floss to ARC Polyester thanks to RNK Distributing. Lastly, if you are looking simply for charts with numbers and names for threads, check out my master list of machine embroidery thread color charts. Also, metallic and variegated threads are difficult to convert. (You can also Ctrl+F to find relevant charts.)ĭon’t forget that if you can’t find, for instance, a Sulky to Gutermann thread conversation chart, you can still use a Gutermann to Sulky chart and reverse engineer a bit.Ĭonversion charts aren’t always perfect because matches are the closest possible color, there may not even be a good close match, and thread numbers can change over time. However, I’ve listed the charts alphabetically, prioritizing by the brand you want to convert to. There are many charts linked below, which may look overwhelming. Major Thread Manufacturer Conversion Charts
Check your machine’s manual or manufacturer’s website to see if you have built-in help for thread conversion. My Brother Luminaire, for example, allows me to default to Brother, Isacord, Sulky, Robison-Anton, and several other brands of embroidery thread. Many newer embroidery machines also have built-in thread charts. As are online conversion tools.Īfter this section, I’ve curated the charts from the most popular manufacturers so you can print them and keep them by your embroidery machine. Printable or PDF embroidery thread color conversion charts are helpful if you frequently convert between different brands. Use Embroidery Thread Color Conversion Charts If not, just spot-check design colors before exporting. If your program allows you to customize charts, you can fix them. You can also access the complete list of colors under the “Design Analysis” section under “File.”īecause thread manufacturers sometimes modify the colors and numbers in their thread lines, the charts in your software may not be perfect. If you want to save a design with the new thread colors, “Save As” in the file format type for your design. To load an embroidery design, click “File” and “Open.” (This is the brand you have in your stash and want to convert to.)Ĭlick “OK.” Every design you now load will default to the closest color match in the default palette. Under the “Environment” tab, choose your default thread palette. Then, click “Tools” and “General Options.” To convert a design to your thread brand, first, open Embroidery Tool Shed. For those not interested in design creation but thread conversion, one of my favorite FREE embroidery programs is dime’s Embroidery ToolShed (it even has its own Mac translator). The digitizing software I’m most comfortable with is Hatch 3, but it’s pricy. If you own embroidery software, you can add different thread charts into the software and customize them based on threads you own, for instance. Use Embroidery Software to Manage Thread Charts If you download an embroidery design that gives colors in one thread brand (Floriani, for example), and you want to convert to another brand (like Isacord), there are several ways to go about this. How to Convert Embroidery Thread Colors (3 Methods) Sulky Brand Embroidery Thread Conversion Charts.Polystar Thread Color Conversion Charts.Marathon Thread Color Conversion Charts.Isacord Embroidery Thread Conversion Charts.Glide (Fil-Tec) Thread Color Conversion Charts.Exquisite Thread Color Conversion Chart (Poly-X40).Dakota Embroidery Thread Conversion Chart.Brother Embroidery Thread Color Conversion Charts.Major Thread Manufacturer Conversion Charts.How to Convert Embroidery Thread Colors (3 Methods).To help with future conversions (for myself and you!), I’ve found several major embroidery thread color conversion charts and linked them below.Īnd, if you can’t find the chart you need, I’ve also listed ways to convert thread colors without using charts or online converters. Thus, the need to convert and pick a close substitution. While I often visually inspect my embroidery thread stash and pick colors I prefer, some embroidery designs like photo stitches and character designs require particular thread colors. Two helpful tools for this dilemma are a machine embroidery thread color conversion chart and embroidery software. However, what if a new design you plan to stitch lists thread colors in a different brand than the ones you own? How do you find the closest color from within your stash? When creating beautiful projects, you can choose from thousands of different machine embroidery threads. If you make a purchase through an affiliate link, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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