What’s New in Hatch Embroidery 3.1.6 – July 2025 Software Update

What’s new in Hatch Embroidery 3.1.6?

Hatch Embroidery 3.1.6 (released July 2025) is a stability-focused update released in July 2025. It fixes common crash issues and improves the overall editing and design experience.


Based on user feedback and crash reports, this update includes:

  1. Resolved Crashes: No more crashing when resizing, rotating, or mirroring objects.
  2. Improved Stitch Generation: Fixes for crashes when generating stitches for lettering or complex shapes like Block.
  3. Reduced “Access Violation” Errors: Broad improvements reduce these errors during startup, file opening, and mode switching.
  4. Stable Mode Switching: You can now safely switch between Graphics, Embroidery, Home, and Design Library views.
  5. Improved CorelDRAW Integration: Fixes for rare crashes when inserting Corel (.CDR) files or entering Graphics mode.
  6. Detailed Crash Reports: Helps support diagnose issues faster with more info on error location and system version.
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We recommend updating to 3.1.6 for a smoother and more stable experience.

How to update your Hatch software

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