Abstract: A stitch pattern for a word or other design is created using known methods of forming a stitch pattern for the word to be stitched. The horizontal and vertical dimensions of the stitch pattern are then compared to the dimensions of the sewing area. This comparison is expressed as a ratio which may be used to adjust the size of the stitch pattern to optimally fit the sewing area. The ratio may be applied to individual stitch patterns for letter characters that are combined to form a word or may be applied to a stitch pattern for an entire word or design.

Abstract: The embroidery data generating apparatus includes a data acquisition device that acquires target data and reference data from a plurality of image data, a feature point extraction device that respectively extracts a feature point from the target data and the reference data, a displacement vector identification device that identifies a displacement vector based on the feature point of the target data and the feature point of the reference data, a parameter setting device that sets embroidery parameters based on the displacement vector, and an embroidery data generating device that refers to the embroidery parameters and generates embroidery data.

Abstract: A method of attaching conductive fiber to composite laminate reinforcement fabric and to other fabrics utilizing stitching which comprises: a means of precisely arranging said conductive fiber on the surface of said reinforcement fabric to minimize radio frequency losses; an overstitching means wherein said conductive fiber is attached to said reinforcement fabric by a non-conductive retention thread.

Abstract: A method for creating an altered embroidery design, the method comprising altering an embroidery design to create an altered embroidery design, the altered embroidery design comprising an at least one design element, determining a size of the at least one design element, selecting a stitch type for the at least one design element by comparing the size of the at least one design element to a set of values, wherein the stitch type can be selected from the set of values based on the size of the at least one design element, and generating a stitch pattern for the at least one design element.

Abstract: A tufting machine comprising a yarn applicator adapted to receive feed yarn and penetrate a surface covering backing and a cutting means adapted to cut the feed yarn to produce a stitch. The tufting machine also comprises a yarn control module that includes a yarn feed wheel adapted to guide the feed yarn, an actuator adapted to move the yarn feed wheel between an engaged position and a disengaged position, and a yarn feed gear adapted to engage the feed yarn when the actuator moves the yarn feed wheel into the engaged position. The tufting machine further comprises a power source adapted to move the yarn feed gear and a remote process control computer system adapted to send a first signal and a second signal to the yarn control module. The tufting machine produces a patterned surface covering having a plurality of yarn colors and a plurality of pile heights.

Abstract: The disclosure presents an embroidery data processing device and a computer program product capable of creating a single unit of tree structure vector data by coupling plural pieces of independent tree structure vector data. A coupling node is added between nodes and of a tree structure vector data, and a vector data to for coupling nodes and, and a vector data to for coupling nodes and are created, and thereby a tree structure vector data is created. In a tree structure vector data, the node mutual direction is converted so that the node existing at the connecting position may be a root node, and a tree structure vector data is created, and this root node is coupled with the coupling node of the tree structure vector data, and a single tree structure vector data is created.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement for placing an embroidery in the desired position on a sewing material for embroidering on a sewing machine which has a memory for embroidery elements and a processor for reading stitch data for a selected embroidery element and for manoeuvring the sewing machine to execute stitches associated with the selected embroidery element on the sewing material, in which pattern points are assigned to the embroidery element and registered in the processor, and in which fabric points are marked on the sewing material at points where corresponding pattern points are to be located when embroidering, the sewing machine processor automatically orienting and scaling executed patterns of the embroidery element on the sewing material.

Abstract: A software distribution system for sewing machine includes a server and a sewing machine. The server generates authentication key data dedicated for a sewing machine only upon initial transmission of medium identification data and sewing machine identification data from a terminal and stores the authentication key data in mapping with the medium identification data. If a valid medium identification data and an invalid sewing machine identification data are thereafter transmitted to the server, the stored data is not updated and the authentication key data is transmitted to the terminal.

Abstract: The process searches a block that contains a current line segment for any other line segments and, if they are found, calculates a distance between an endpoint of the current line segment and endpoint nodes of all the line segments found in the block. The process sequentially searches for the line segments in the block in accordance with search order determined on the basis of a search ranking table if a search range is not crossed over and calculates the distances between the endpoint of the current line segment and the endpoint nodes of the found line segments. Then, the process compares the distance from the endpoint node of the already line segment found and the distance from the newly found endpoint node and outputs the smaller one as the next line segment.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for embroidery thread color management are disclosed. An example method comprises determining a first set of thread colors to be used in an embroidery design, determining a second set of thread colors assigned to a first embroidery machine, determining a third set of thread colors assigned to a second embroidery machine, determining a first difference of the number of thread colors in the first set of thread colors that are not in the second set of thread colors, determining a second difference of the number of thread colors in the first set of thread colors that are not in the third set of thread colors, and assigning the embroidery design to a queue for the first embroidery machine when the first difference is smaller than the second difference.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for automatically generating embroidery designs from a scanned image. An embroidery data generating mechanism generates accurate embroidery designs. The embroidery data generating mechanism first reads an image data file, which contains bitmapping information generated from a software scanning tool, the information being related to an embroidery pattern that has been scanned. The scanned pattern is broken up into pixels, each pixel in the scanned image having a bitmap associated with the color of the pattern. Each unique color in the scanned pattern has its own unique bitmap. The embroidery generating mechanism also includes a segmentation mechanism and a chain-encoding mechanism which perform operations to enhance the quality of the bitmapped information and to separate regions of the scanned image into objects. A distance transform evaluation mechanism classifies each object as being either a thick object or a thin, predominantly regular object.

Abstract: A balancer is fixedly attached to a rotary input shaft of a crank mechanism that converts rotary drive of a needle bar drive source to up-and-down motion of a needle bar. The balancer is caused to rotate at substantially an opposite phase with respect to up-and-down motion of the needle bar with the rotary drive of the needle bar drive source. When the balancer is driven at substantially the opposite phase with respect to the up-and-down motion of the needle bar, inertia force in an up-and-down direction of the needle bar, generated due to the up-and-down motion of the needle bar is negated, whereby it is possible to reduce vibration generated in the up-and-down direction. Sewing heads paired with each other by being arbitrarily combined are controlled so as to be rotationally driven to cause rotational directions of the needle bar drive sources to become opposite directions to each other.

Abstract: A system and method for an interactive embroidery design specified by vector data and 3-dimensional data modifying shape and parameter data. A processor is configured to execute computer-executable instructions to create an adjustable design as indicated by artist input. The adjusted design is modified by embroidery machine operator input and is converted into stitch instructions for use by an embroidery machine to manufacture a custom embroidered product including the adjusted design.

Abstract: A data processing device processes embroidery data for a sewing machine capable of embroidering and print data for a printer that prints a pattern on at least a portion of an embroidery formed by the sewing machine. The data processing device includes an embroidery data generating unit for generating region data defining a plurality of embroidery regions based on color image data and the embroidery data defining embroidery patterns respectively applied to the plurality of embroidery regions, a color designating unit for designating a thread color from a plurality of thread colors contained in the embroidery data in order to designate a print-target embroidery region from among the plurality of embroidery regions, and a print data generating unit that generates print data representing an image applied to the print-target embroidery region based on at least part of image data corresponding to the designated print-target embroidery region.

Abstract: A system, method and kit for making singular applique elements, combining the singular elements on a singular pattern as an aid for quickly and repeatably creating a combined element for attachment to a quilt, tablecloth, bedspread, pillow case, and the like. Two pre-printed paper sheets are provided having outlines of the applique elements printed wherein one paper sheet is cut into singular design elements and the other pre-printed sheet is of a coated nature that remains intact as a singular pattern. The singular design elements are applied to the applique fabric of which the fabric is cut to the shape of the singular element. The singular elements are then combined using the singular pattern as an assembly template ensuring a repeatable applique design. The combined applique elements can then be attached to the desired base material in a usual manner.

Abstract: A pattern selecting portion selects a desired embroidery pattern from a plurality of embroidery patterns. A pattern editing portion edits the embroidery pattern displayed on the display. A first determining portion determines, before the selected embroidery pattern is edited by the pattern editing portion, whether each of a plurality of embroidery frames is usable for sewing the selected embroidery pattern based on embroidery data for the selected embroidery pattern. A second determining portion determines, after the selected embroidery pattern is edited by the pattern editing portion, whether each of the plurality of embroidery frames is usable for sewing the edited embroidery pattern based on embroidery data for the edited embroidery pattern. A reporting portion reports when at least one embroidery frame determined to be usable by the second determining portion is different from at least one embroidery frame determined to be usable by the first determining portion.

Abstract: The invention presents an embroidery data processing device and a computer program product capable of easily forming images of finished state of applique even if the fabric for applique is a pattern fabric. A selected fabric image of fabric for applique is displayed, and when the user manipulates the mouse, and moves the cursor to a desired position of the fabric image, and clicks by a specified number of times, the applique pattern preliminarily inputted through the image scanner is displayed at the position of the cursor (S101 to S103). When the user clicks the preview button by the mouse, only the fabric image within the applique pattern is extracted, and an applique image is displayed, and an applique sewing stitch image is overlaid and displayed on the applique image (S104 to S109).

Abstract: A control unit for controlling an embroidery sewing machine includes an embroidery-data storing portion, a feed-data extracting portion, and a thread-cutting-data adding portion. The embroidery-data storing portion stores embroidery data defining an embroidery pattern sewn by a sewing portion and a workpiece feeding portion. The embroidery data includes stitch data indicating needle drop positions for forming stitches on a workpiece and feed data indicating feed positions for feeding the workpiece. The feed-data extracting portion extracts the feed data from the embroidery data read from the embroidery-data storing portion. The thread-cutting-data adding portion adds thread cutting data immediately prior to the feed data extracted by the feed-data extracting portion. The thread cutting data instructs a thread cutting portion to perform thread cutting.

Abstract: A method of embroidering a pattern by means of a processor-controlled sewing machine, the method comprising the following steps: the fabric that is to be embroidered is placed in the required position in relation to a threaded needle on the sewing machine, a number of embroidery elements having pre-programmed embroideries are provided, each embroidery element is provided with a starting point and an end point for an embroidery on a corresponding physical embroidery element, a directional change associated with the end point is assigned to the embroidery element, in embroidering a sequence of physical embroidery elements by means of the sewing machine a succeeding physical embroidery element is rotated corresponding to the directional change in the preceding physical embroidery element, an embroidery having any desired number of physical embroidery elements in sequence is performed by the sewing machine according to the sequence of selected embroidery elements.

Abstract: A quilting machine (10, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) is provided with a printing station (20, 125, 225, 325, 425, 525, 611, 626, 631) and a quilting station (44, 127, 227, 327, 427, 527, 627, 632), either on the same or a different production line. Ticking is preprinted with a plurality of different patterns, organized and coordinated by the computer so that a print head can scan the material and print different patterns of different panels (32). Identifying data (40) for matching the panels of a mattress product can be provided in data files and codes can be printed on the fabric. Panels can be matched and assembled into products based on the codes, and quilting, cutting, slitting and other operations can be controlled by printed codes and other data. The quilting and combining of the panels for assembly of a mattress product can be carried out manually or automatically using the data.

Abstract: A method for mending an embroidery pattern sewn on an embroidery machine controlled based on a sewing data, having the steps of determining if a sequin is dropped from the embroidery pattern. If the sequin is dropped, stopping the embroidery machine and retrieving a control signal with a supply command for the sequin from the sewing data. An embroidery frame of the embroidery machine is returned to a position prior to the retrieved control signal. The embroidery machine is restarted and a new sequin is sewn onto the dropped part of the embroidery pattern.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method of applying a stippling stitch design to an area defining an asymmetrical polygon in a coordinate planar display format, involving: defining a pathway, which may be based on a fractal design, within a geometrically symmetrical boundary, the pathway comprising a single non-intersecting line; conforming the pathway to an asymmetrical polygon area substantially disposed within the geometrically symmetrical boundary; deriving a plurality of coordinate points representative of the pathway; and passing the points to a data storage medium in a pre-determined embroidery data format.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for automatically generating embroidery designs from a scanned image. An embroidery data generating mechanism generates accurate embroidery designs. The embroidery data generating mechanism first reads an image data file, which contains bitmapping information generated from a software scanning tool, the information being related to an embroidery pattern that has been scanned. The scanned pattern is broken up into pixels, each pixel in the scanned image having a bitmap associated with the color of the pattern. Each unique color in the scanned pattern has its own unique bitmap. The embroidery generating mechanism also includes a segmentation mechanism and a chain-encoding mechanism which perform operations to enhance the quality of the bitmapped information and to separate regions of the scanned image into objects. A distance transform evaluation mechanism classifies each object as being either a thick object or a thin, predominantly regular object.

Abstract: An embroidery data processing apparatus is constructed to execute calculation for forming a plurality of circles with different radii concentrically around a central point, extract circles and arcs that fall within the embroidery region from the thus formed circles, and determine stitch points on the circles and arcs that fall within the embroidery region. The thus created stitching data features thread flows along the arcs and concentric stitches with a new texture, not existing before, can be created.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an embroidery data group for each character of a predetermined font, the consequent set of embroidery data groups being for use by an embroidery machine for inclusion in an embroidery design. The embroidery data groups are provided in such a way that each data group is individually selectable by the embroidery machine.

Abstract: A process and components for applying appliqués to create garments and other items having a vintage appearance is presented. The process utilizes originally cut appliqués having perforations and pull tabs for removing portions of the appliqué to create a resulting design.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sewing patterns for use in producing sewn articles whereby a sewing pattern is selected from a collection of patterns. The selected pattern can then be modified as desired and the modified pattern, together with selected fabrics and accessories, can be ordered and delivered to a desired location.

Abstract: A method for minimizing contact between a needle point and a needle thread in a computer controlled embroidery machine, to prevent breakage of the needle thread by the needle point upon penetration of a workpiece during stitching. The method includes the steps of: determining a first straight path between a current needle penetration location and a next needle penetration location; and, moving to the next needle penetration location along a second non-straight path so that the needle thread is pulled away from the needle point.

Abstract: A brush-type embroidery process, including the steps of placing a first layer of raised filler and a second layer of raised filler, which are made of EVA or foam sheet materials of the like, on a base fabric with the layer of raised fillers covering an area larger than that of the integral pattern to be embroidered; embroidering by a computerized embroidering machine through the first and second layer of raised fillers to the base fabric to present a specifically designed pattern; cutting off the threads in the crevice in-between the first and second layer of raised fillers; and taking away the remaining second layer of raised filler such that the surface stub threads will form a brush-type embroidery due to the second layer's being removed by force and the surface stub threads' being concomitantly combed by the second layer of raised filler to give the appearance of erect brush bristles.

Abstract: A plurality of stitching machines and a control system used in stitching patterns into a plurality of items is capable of flexible control. The plurality of stitching machines may include one or more clusters of stitching machines, with each cluster able to stitch patterns into items independently of other clusters. Stitching machines within the plurality of stitching machines, or within the clusters of stitching machines, may be set to stitch patterns into items using one of a synchronized mode and an unsynchronized mode. When in the synchronized mode, the stitching machines perform stitching substantially synchronously with other stitching machines, and when in the unsynchronized mode the stitching machines perform stitching independently of the status of other stitching machines.

Abstract: A method for minimizing contact between a needle point and a needle thread in a computer controlled embroidery machine, to prevent breakage of the needle thread by the needle point upon penetration of a workpiece during stitching. The method includes the steps of: determining a first straight path between a current needle penetration location and a next needle penetration location; and, moving to the next needle penetration location along a second non-straight path so that the needle thread is pulled away from the needle point.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for controlling feed quantity and direction in a sewing machine, in which feed quantity and direction of a workpiece is controlled by a motor, thereby not only allowing various patterns to be produced by stitches made up of upper and lower threads, but also allowing a speedy sewing operation. The apparatus comprises an operator interface means for inputting the feed quantity and direction of a workpiece according to an operator's plan, a motor driving control means for outputting a motor driving control signal according to feed information on the feed quantity and direction of the workpiece inputted through the operator interface means, and a workpiece feed control means for controlling rotation direction and speed of the motor according to the motor driving control signal from the motor driving control means.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for indicating stitching position in a stitching machine. The apparatus includes a laser assembly which emits laser light. The laser assembly is mounted to an upper arm assembly of the stitching machine, and is operable to indicate a location of at least a portion of a pattern to be stitched using the stitching machine. The laser assembly is mounted such that the laser light is unobstructed prior to hitting fabric which is to be stitched. The stitching machine may include a user interface which can be used to activate the laser assembly. The stitching machine may also trace an outline of a pattern to be stitched while the laser assembly is activated in order to verify that the pattern does not overlap a hoop which holds the fabric.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed which provide a plurality of stitching machines which may be synchronized without mechanical coupling of the stitching machines. Each of the plurality of stitching machines are connected to a control, which coordinates operations of the stitching machines, including the download of patterns to be stitched by the stitching machines. A master stitching machine is selected by either the control, or the stitching machines. Each of the stitching machines, during stitching operations transmits a heartbeat signal to the master stitching machine. The heartbeat signal can include information related to stitching operations, which the master can use to determine that each stitching machine is operating properly. Several clusters of stitching machines may also be present, with each cluster having a master stitching machine.

Abstract: A sewing apparatus performs sewing operation on a work piece that moves along an X-Y plane perpendicular to an axial direction of a hollow needle having an inclined opening that is formed by angular cutting a portion of an end portion of the hollow needle that penetrates the work piece with respect to the axial direction of the hollow needle, by reciprocating the hollow needle in a penetrating direction, using a thread threaded in the hollow needle. In the sewing apparatus, Tatami stitches are formed on the work cloth with a plurality of stitches. First, a plurality of stitches are formed in a first stitching direction along a line angled between 20° and 160° with respect to a needle tip opening direction.

Abstract: A method for securing a raised appliqué to a substrate and the articles resulting therefrom. The preferred method includes various steps of digitizing an ornamental pattern into a computer format, then using that format to stitch, cut, and embroider an appliqué and wadding material onto a substrate, such that the appliqué is three dimensionally raised in portions by the wadding material, and the resulting combination of substrate, wadding material and appliqué material may then be sculpted out to form an attractive raised appliqué design suitable for use on any substrate, but especially garments, headwear and similar articles.

Abstract: A system for converting an automatic embroidery machine from one type of work to another type of work is disclosed. The invention adapts a cap frame sash or driver unit or sash to be quickly mounted to and dismounted from a tubular frame sash or holder. The cap frame sash has additional braces so that the cap frame sash snaps into a tubular frame sash. The tubular frame sash has clips that engage the additional braces on the cap frame sash in a quick-release fashion. There is no need to remove the tubular frame sash from the machine to embroider caps. The flat work frame is simply snapped out of the clips of the tubular frame sash, and the cap frame driver or sash is snapped into the tubular frame sash. The invention uses spring clips, registration pins, and complementary sockets. No fasteners are required since a single type of sash is able to accommodate more than one type of workpiece frame when the embroidery machine is reconfigured.

Abstract: A method of embroidering a pattern by means of a processor-controlled sewing machine, the method comprising the following steps: the fabric that is to be embroidered is placed in the required position in relation to a threaded needle on the sewing machine, a number of embroidery elements having pre-programmed embroideries are provided, each embroidery element is provided with a starting point and an end point for an embroidery on a corresponding physical embroidery element, a directional change associated with the end point is assigned to the embroidery element, in embroidering a sequence of physical embroidery elements by means of the sewing machine a succeeding physical embroidery element is rotated corresponding to the directional change in the preceding physical embroidery element, an embroidery having any desired number of physical embroidery elements in sequence is performed by the sewing machine according to the sequence of selected embroidery elements.

Abstract: This invention concerns automatically generating embroidery stitch patterns in a computer aided design system where areas defined by vector outline shapes are filled with stitches which follow curved lines rather than straight lines. This is done in a way to maintain consistent densities and consistent needle penetration patterns inside the areas. The shapes of the areas may be simple polygons which can be filled in one contiguous segment of curved stitching, or they may be complex or multi-boundary shapes which must be stitched in more than one distinct segments of curved line stitching. The areas are transformed into another coordinate space where known calculation methods for straight line stitching are used to calculate straight line fills of the transformed area.

Abstract: A method and system using a novel user display. The user interface device includes a display for a multiple-file, multiple-section or multiple-hoop embroidery designs. The display is coupled to a micro processing device such as a microprocessor, microcomputer, or the like. The display also has a representation a stitch on a first axis of the display. The display also shows a property of the stitch on a second axis of the display, where the second axis is associated with the first axis. The property is section identifier, filename, or hoop position. Other features can also be included depending upon the application.

Abstract: An engagement groove provided near a comer of a sewing cartridge is engaged with a pin shaft protruding from a free end side of an oscillating arm oscillatably provided on the front of an engagement plate. A tip of an engaging member rotatably provided to the oscillating arm is engaged with an engagement portion provided on a right side of the sewing cartridge to maintain a posture of the sewing cartridge. An operating member rotatably supported by the engagement plate is used to disengage the engaging member from the engagement portion of the sewing cartridge. A thread cutting device disposed on the back of the engagement plate is actuated in conjunction with the disengagement of the sewing cartridge using the operating member. With the movement of the operating member after thread cutting operation is completed, a limit switch provided on the engagement plate is turned off, so that a signal is not outputted.

Abstract: A computer is operated to produce an object-based design description file for an embroidery pattern from a vector-based stitch file describing the pattern as a sequence of stitches. The stitch file is analyzed to identify the stitch points qualifying as embroidery edge points at which the stitch direction substantially reverses. A list of these edge points is produced and the stitch file is further analyzed to identify groups of successive edge points in the list wherein the edge points of each group define an embroidery region of area filling type stitches. An object describing the respective embroidery region is then generated from the co-ordinate positions of edge points in a group.

Abstract: A method and system using a novel user display. The user interface device includes a display for an embroidery design. The display is coupled to a micro processing device such as a microprocessor, microcomputer, or the like. The display also has a representation a stitch on a first axis of the display. The display also shows a property of the stitch on a second axis of the display, where the second axis intersects the first axis. Other features can also be included depending upon the application.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided including a sheet formed of a transparent material. The sheet defines a template capable of having a pattern printed thereon. During use, the template is adapted for being removed from the sheet. Also included is at least a pair of alignment designators that are positioned on the template of the sheet for marking the material. The markings facilitate alignment of the material in a support frame that is adapted for use when embroidering the pattern on the material.

Abstract: The display apparatus for a sewing machine of the invention includes a display that displays a stitch pattern thereon, and a sewing order indicator that indicates a sewing order of substantially an entire stitch pattern. Therefore, even when the operator selects, as a stitch pattern, a complex stitch pattern such as a buttonhole stitch pattern, the operator can easily judge if the stitch pattern being sewn is exactly what the operator has selected before the stitch pattern is finished.

Abstract: Automatic testing and diagnosing a computerized stitching machine of a stitching system is provided. The system includes one or more programs that test operation of stitching machine components and generate specific error or status messages related to such components. Control panel software can be invoked to allow viewing of detailed status information for various components and the operation of specific components individually. Networking software can be enabled to allow this information to be viewed using a screen display and controlled from a location remote from the site of the stitching machine.

Abstract: A user interface and method are disclosed for manipulating singular regions (termed singularities) for automatic embroidery data generation. A method is already known for automatically interpreting singular regions within an image so that embroidery data can be generated to recreate those singularities in an accurate and aesthetically pleasing manner. By using the present invention a user, with minimal effort, can gain greater control over the interpretation process. At the core of this extension is a single mouse click interface that allows the next best interpretation to be chosen easily. Additionally, the user may more precisely adjust interpretations, and provisions are made that allow automatic re-application of those adjustments to similar singularities encountered later.

Abstract: A method of filling a defined embroidery pattern shape, with the shape comprising a curve defining the shape, fills the pattern shape with a plurality of turning satin-like embroidery stitches which turn to follow the defined shape. In carrying out the method, the density inset for the next adjacent satin-like embroidery stitch is dynamically varied in accordance with any change in the defined shape from the previous stitch, taking into account the stitch length and stitch angle. The process is iteratively repeated , using the predefined perpendicular distance from the previous stitch end point to the new stitch end point until the defined shape is completely filled.

Abstract: A method and system using a novel user display. The user interface device includes a display for a multiple-file, multiple-section or multiple-hoop embroidery designs. The display is coupled to a micro processing device such as a microprocessor, microcomputer, or the like. The display also has a representation a stitch on a first axis of the display. The display also shows a property of the stitch on a second axis of the display, where the second axis intersects the first axis. The property is section identifier, filename, or hoop position. Other features can also be included depending upon the application.

Abstract: Disclosed is an embroidery data creating device for creating an embroidery data to be used by a sewing machine. In the embroidery data creating device, an image data, which consists of a plurality of pixel data, corresponding to a line-drawn image is converted into a thin line image, and then closed paths are determined with use of 8-connection method. After embroidery attribution is applied to a path and/or a region defined by each closed path, the paths and/or the regions are converted into the embroidery data.