People often buy software and are left to figure it out on their own, or they take classes from an unqualified instructor who knows little more than they do and has never digitized professionally. This software knowledge “gap” is why my book Digitizing Made Easy has sold over 44,300 copies worldwide. Now, if you do discover a software brand that you fall in love with but doesn’t have excellent education to help you master it, I highly suggest taking a look at our fan-favorite Digitizer’s Dream Course. Directly taught in 11 of the industry’s most popular software brands, this course will take you by the hand and teach you the age-old theory behind creating beautiful embroidery designs. To be honest, this depends on how much one on one assistance you think you’ll need with the basics. I do endorse supporting your local dealer if you think their level of support justifies the extra cost. Remember that dealers are in business and often have to support staff and brick and mortor stores. The reason why their software can, at times, cost a couple of thousand dollars more isn’t necessarily because it’s better than another program. Instead, it can be because there are more sales channels that software has to go through before it reaches your hands. The brick and mortar store, regional sales coordinator, and of course, software manufacturers all need to profit. That said, paying your dealer for this service isn’t necessarily bad if you know you’ll need a lot of help grasping the basics.

They deserve to get paid for their work and efforts.

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