One of my favorite things about using digitizing software is learning new shortcuts. For years, I’ve been creating text on a path in a rather laborious method. But now, thanks to Ashley Jones, Inspirations education consultant, I’ve learned a time-saving method and I think you’re going to love it.
In Inspirations’ Perfect Embroidery Pro, draw your shape. Select the Artwork tool, and Ellipse. 
Left mouse click and drag to draw an oval. Select the Shape tool and grab the handles on one node to turn the oval into a balloon. 
Move the node on the right towards the center. 
Drag the handle on the node to make a paisley shape. The paisley shape should measure approximately 3.25″ x 2.25″.
Select the Text tool and click on the screen. In the properties box, type the message on one line. In the font selection window, scroll down to the mini-fonts and select Bauhaus. Click Apply. 
Click on the Select tool. On the keyboard, hit CTRL and A to highlight the artwork and the text. Left mouse click to view your options and select Text on a Path. 
Boom! The software does all the work for you! 
If you have some open space, add a series of periods to fill the gap. Select the Text tool and type multiple periods at the end of the line of text. Click Apply. 
Rotate the design, change the color and there and you have it! 
Thanks for sharing that trick Ashley!
9 COMMENTS
Shelia Moreno
9 years agoThank you! thank you! Eileen…This is exactly what I have been looking for!
You are WONDERFUL!!
Elina Rodriguez
9 years agoThank you, I was trying to do the text on path and it was coming out funky. Thanks again this was great.
Francine Meyer-Drasutis
9 years agoI’m so bummed I cant get it to work. I’ve tried for three hours. If I cant figure it out by the time of the cruise with you, will you help me figure it out?
Katie Harper
9 years agoI found there is one step missing. When you create the text, before you hit Apply, change the text pulled to Path. Then do the Ctrl A and Right click and the Text on Path option shows up.
Katie Harper
9 years agoSorry I should have said the Type pulldown in the Text properties window.
JudiC
9 years agowhere o where can 1 purhase PEP? I have checked the DME store for almost a year now & it is not sold there :o(
Francine Meyer-Drasutis
9 years agoJudic I’ve seen them in stores that sell Babylock or Brother sewing machines.
Sharron Prickett
6 years agoGood software tip. Thanks Eileen and Ashley.
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