# AcuSketch

> Create embroidery designs by tracing and exporting for sewing machines. (iPhone/iPad app by JANOME Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acusketch/id1230334381 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JANOME Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/663694195)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2017-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acusketch/id1230334381/reviews.md

## What is AcuSketch?

The AcuSketch app allows you to create an embroidery design by tracing on the canvas displayed on the iPad screen with your finger or a stylus.
You can send the embroidery design that you have created to Wireless LAN capable JANOME sewing machines or export the design to other applications as a jef+ file.

AcuSketch Features:
* Make handmade-looking work using stitches created from lines drawn freehand.
* Make free-motion-quilting-like patterns and enjoy machine quilting.
* As the lines drawn with your finger or a stylus become stitches, even people who are not good with computers or digitizing software can create designs and make embroidery data.
* Simple to use and fun.

Stitches:
* Various stitch types.
          Basic stitch
               Single run stitches
          Line stitch pack (In-App Purchase)
               Triple stitch 
               Zigzag stitch 
               Stem stitch 
* Choose whether to add Locking stitches.
* Adjust the length of the stitches.
* Set the width of the stitches (only stitches with adjustable width).  
* Flip the stitches over (only stitches with adjustable width).  
* The stitches are sewn in order of drawing.

Other Features:
* Additional functionality when drawing lines. 
     By starting to draw from the end of an existing line, you can extend lines.
     When you finish drawing a line, you can connect the end of the line with another one.
* A function to insert images for tracing.
* Save function for drawings.
* Export function for embroidery designs.
* Stitch simulator.

Send embroidery design:
* AcuSketch is compatible with the following sewing machine models:
  Please check the following web page:
  https://www7.janome.co.jp/global/softupdate/acusketch/

* Conditions:
    The iPad is connected to Wi-Fi.
    The sewing machine is connected to the same Wireless LAN access point as the iPad.

* For iOS 14 or above, please allow the app access to find and connect to devices on your local network.

## Key features

- Trace drawings to create stitch patterns
- Freehand drawing for unique designs
- Export designs as jef+ files
- Connect to Wireless LAN sewing machines
- Insert images for tracing
- Stitch simulator

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Line stitch pack | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acusketch/id1230334381/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Help!

*2025-04-20*

AcuSketch has been the Best Ever App until today.  Just last month it worked perfectly fine, but today even though my Janome Memory Craft 15000 was connected to the same internet as my iPad, it could not SEE my sewing machine.  What is going on?  It’s the software I believe.  Please help.  I even tried AcuEdit and the same problem persists.  I don’t know what to do.  Please help and fix it.  Thank you.

### 1/5 — Pointless and clumsy.

*2022-07-09*

See above.

### 2/5 — 塗りの機能追加希望

*2022-06-22, version 2.31*

決して安くない金額でわざわざ自分で刺繍データが作れるミシンを買ったのにOSアプデで使用不可になり悲しい気持ちです。難しいのかもしれませんが早く塗りや多色もお願いします。

### 1/5 — アプリ内で描いた絵しかできない

*2022-04-14, version 2.20*

以前にイラストアプリで時間をかけて描いたもので刺繍がしたいです。イラストの自動抽出などできませんでしょうか

### 1/5 — It Stinks

*2020-01-22*

This app stinks. There isn’t much you can do with it other than draw lines. For as much money as I spent on a Janome 15000, I expect a better app than this! Total junk!

### 1/5 — Ineffective Program

*2019-08-01*

Can draw and erase, that’s it. I need to edit the line but there’s no way to adjust it. There’s no select, copy, paste or edit features whatsoever. Oh if you want to stitch anything besides a single line then open your wallet, because you have to pay. But the program is so ineffective for drawing anything that there’s no reason too. Oh and it offers no fill options either. 
Do yourself a favor and skip this app.

### 1/5 — Change Language to English

*2019-07-25, version 2.20*

How to change the language setting in English?

### 2/5 — 機能を増やしてほしい

*2019-02-16, version 2.20*

自分や子供が書いた絵や文字を刺繍出来るのは
嬉しい。
けど、出来ることが線を描くだけです。。
線の太さを変える事すら出来ない。
今後もっと充実させてほしい。

### 1/5 — Rudimentary at best

*2018-03-31, version 2.10*

Having just watched a demo of how to scan a colouring design into a Brother dream machine, this attempt of Janome is pretty poor and on a machine costing a lot more.  It is awkward to use this app. You cannot choose to use a satin stitch to make the design stand out and you cannot fill in areas of the design with colour. To add insult to injury, you have to pay £3.99 just to add a triple stitch and zig-zag option. Why would I want to stitch a design in zig-zag Janome? I am not paying that much just to add one stitch I would like to try just to find out it doesn’t work properly anyway. Poor job Janome!

### 4/5 — Amy

*2018-03-26*

Lots of fun to work with.  You can save or send it to a machine wirelessly or to other apps.  I just wish I could draw with more than one color so the machine would know to stop for a color change.

## Frequently asked questions about AcuSketch

### What sewing machines are compatible with AcuSketch?

AcuSketch is compatible with Wireless LAN capable JANOME sewing machines. For a full list of compatible models and connection requirements, please refer to the official JANOME website.

### Can I use AcuSketch offline?

While the app itself can be used for design creation offline, sending designs to compatible sewing machines requires both the iPad and the sewing machine to be connected to the same Wireless LAN.

### What stitch types are available in AcuSketch?

AcuSketch offers basic single run stitches. Additional stitch types like triple stitch, zigzag stitch, and stem stitch are available through an in-app purchase called the 'Line stitch pack'.

### How does AcuSketch handle drawing and editing lines?

You can draw lines freehand with your finger or a stylus. Lines can be extended by drawing from their end, and finished lines can be connected to others to create continuous patterns.

### Does AcuSketch have ads?

No, AcuSketch does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for additional stitch packs.

### What is the age rating for AcuSketch?

AcuSketch has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in creative design and crafts.

### How often is AcuSketch updated?

The latest version of AcuSketch is 2.31, last updated on June 1, 2022. Updates typically include improvements to functionality and compatibility.

### Can I import my own images into AcuSketch for tracing?

Yes, AcuSketch includes a function to insert images for tracing. This allows you to use existing artwork or photos as a base for your embroidery designs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.31 — 2022-06-01

* Bug fixes

### 2.30 — 2022-04-19

* Addition of new sewing machine model
  It is now possible to use this app with 'CONTINENTAL M17'.
  CONTINENTAL M17 embroidery hoops 'RE20d', 'SQ28d', 'RE46d' and 'SQ10d' have also been added.
* Added support for dark mode.
* Bug fixes

### 2.20 — 2018-07-31

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

* Small eraser added
     For erasing parts of drawings in finer detail, a small eraser has been added.
* Switch automatic connection function on or off
     You can now switch the connect function on or off when drawing lines.
* Bug fixes

### 2.10 — 2018-03-22

* New stitches added
     Line stitch pack (Triple stitch/Zigzag stitch/Stem stitch) added.
     Line stitch pack available as In-App Purchase.
* Bug fixes

### 2.00 — 2017-12-22

* Save function for drawings
     Save the drawing you drew in AcuSketch
* Export function for embroidery designs
     Sew embroidery designs that you have created on JANOME sewing machines which don't have Wi-Fi capability.
* Stitch simulator
     Simulate the actual sewing of the stitches that you have created.
* Function for inputting canvas size
     When you choose the hoop size, the size is automatically entered as canvas size.
* Bug fixes

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