Software - PE-Design Plus - Sewing Machines - LibGuides at Pikes Peak Library District

Contact the Makerspaces

Library 21c:
(719) 531-6333 x1549
Library21cMake@ppld.org

East Library:
(719) 531-6333 x1372
EastMake@ppld.org

Sand Creek Library:
(719) 531-6333 x7018
SandCreekMake@ppld.org

Manitou Springs Library:
(719) 531-6333 x7004

PE-Design Plus Embroidery Editing Software

PE-Design Plus is an embroidery software that can be used to create custom designs for the Brother SE-400 machines. This software is available at Sand Creek Library, East Library, and Library 21c during open hours. To access the software at one of those locations, please make a reservation for a sewing machine using the link below.

PPLD - Equipment Reservations

User Manual

PE-Design Plus User Manual
Official manual from Brother, the creators of this software. Physical copies of this guide are available to use with the software at the three makerspace locations.

Tutorials

Overview of PE-Design Plus
Video tutorial from Brother covering the basic functions of PE-Design Plus and how to navigate the user interface.
How to Manipulate Designs
This video tutorial covers how to move, resize, duplicate, and rotate designs in PE-Design Plus.
How to Edit Designs & Add Text
This video tutorial shows how to import and edit a design (resize, move, change colors), and how to add and edit text.
How to Use the Design Page
Brother video tutorial covering how to access the design page settings to change hoop sizes, adjust page and background colors, and change the measurement unit from millimeters to inches.
How to Change the Sewing Order & Printing Templates
Video tutorial showing how to change the sewing order and how to print a design template.
How to Use PhotoStitch
This tutorial covers the basics of importing a photo and converting it into an embroidery design.