This tutorial explains in detail how to make invitation with pen plotter using iDraw writing machines. It applies to:
With these devices, you can efficiently make party invitation with writing machine and produce consistent handwritten-style invitations for events, businesses, or personal use.
Before You Start
1. Prepare Invitation Background Template
Search “Party Invitation” online and download any design templates you like. Most invitation designs include decorative backgrounds such as frames, floral patterns, or geometric borders.
You can use Inkscape to recreate or trace these patterns and convert them into SVG format so that the iDraw machine can draw them.
2. Prepare Invitation Text Content
Prepare all required information, including:
- Recipient name
- Event title
- Date and time
- Address or venue
To achieve handwriting-style output, the text can later be converted into vector paths using Hershey Font or similar handwriting font tools.
3. Supported Machines
This workflow supports all UUNA TEK iDraw writing systems, including:
- iDraw 2.0 Pen Plotter
- iDraw H Pen Plotter
- iDraw H SE Pen Plotter
Step 1 - Import Background Template into Inkscape
Open Inkscape and import your invitation background image or template file.
This will serve as the base layout for your design.
Step 2 - Lock Background Layer
Right-click the imported image and lock the layer immediately.
This prevents accidental movement while tracing and designing the invitation elements.
Step 3 - Trace Design Using Pen Tool
Select the Pen Tool in Inkscape and start tracing the visible patterns.
This process converts your visual design into vector paths (SVG), which can be recognized by iDraw machines.
Continue carefully until all decorative elements are traced.
Step 4 - Adjust Stroke Settings
Before finalizing paths, adjust stroke color under “Stroke Paint” settings.
This helps visually separate the design layers from the background image. A contrasting color (e.g. green or red) is recommended for clarity.
Step 5 - Drawing Path Creation
Use mouse clicks to define the starting point of each path:
- Click to start a straight line
- Drag and release for curves
- Double-click to finish a segment
Repeat until all shapes and decorative elements are fully traced.
Step 6 - Clean Up Background
Once tracing is complete:
- Unlock background layer
- Delete original image
Now you will have a clean vector-only SVG design ready for plotting.
Step 7 - Add Extra Decorative Elements
You can enhance your invitation by adding additional shapes such as:
- Circles
- Frames
- Small icons or ornaments
This makes the final invitation more visually rich and personalized.
Step 8 - Add Invitation Text
Use the Text Tool in Inkscape to input all invitation content into your design layout.
Place text according to your visual structure, including headers, event details, and names.
Step 9 - Convert Text to Handwriting Style
Select specific text elements such as “Party Time!” or titles, then open the Hershey Text function.
Choose a suitable handwriting-style font and enable Live Preview to see the result before applying it.
Once satisfied, click “Apply” to convert text into drawable vector paths.
Repeat this process for all text elements in the invitation.
Step 10 - Final SVG Preparation
After completing design and text conversion:
- Ensure all elements are converted to paths
- Remove unnecessary layers
- Save file as SVG format
Your invitation file is now ready for iDraw execution.
Step 11 - Load File into iDraw Control Software
Open the iDraw control interface and import your SVG file.
Then configure the following settings:
- Pen height adjustment
- Drawing speed
- Stroke pressure
This step ensures accurate execution across all supported models:
- iDraw 2.0 Pen Plotter
- iDraw H Pen Plotter
- iDraw H SE Pen Plotter
Step 12 - Start Drawing the Invitation
Place paper securely on the machine platform.
Then start the drawing process in the software.
The iDraw machine will automatically:
- Draw decorative graphics
- Write invitation text
- Reproduce consistent handwriting style output
Result
After completion, you will get:
- Fully customized handwritten-style invitations
- Consistent multi-copy output for events
- Professional-quality design without manual handwriting
Conclusion
Using iDraw writing machines makes it easy to transform digital designs into elegant physical invitations. Whether using the iDraw 2.0 Pen Plotter, iDraw H Pen Plotter, or iDraw H SE Pen Plotter, you can efficiently scale invitation creation for personal or commercial use.
This workflow is ideal for anyone who wants to modernize the process of creating personalized event stationery using automation.