California Apparel News

Clovis, Calif.–based embellished-apparel resource Synergy 17 has created a macro for CorelDraw to help apparel designers resize rhinestone fonts for custom applications.

Compatible with CorelDraw X4, X5 and X6, the resize tool let users customize design specs and rhinestone size and replace irregular-shaped stones.

A tutorial video is available on the Synergy17 website.

On the 17th of each month, visitors to Synergy 17’s website may also download the latest pre-stoned rhinestone font, available for free. After 24 hours, the font will be available for sale, along with the company’s catalog of rhinestones, fonts and designs, textile foil and heat-transfer equipment and supplies, graphics, and clipart.

Launched in 2011, Synergy 17 sells garment- decorating equipment and supplies, including heat presses, vinyl cutters, rhinestone- design software, vinyl, rhinestones, rhinestone-template materials, rhinestone fonts, rhinestone designs and other accessories. In addition, Synergy 17 offers training and information for hobbyists, start-up businesses and well-established decorated apparel makers.

For more information, visit www.synergy17.com.