Hi everyone,  
  
I’m a beginner in machine embroidery and I’m working on an art project where I translate geographic/map data into embroidered textile maps. The shapes are based on small city-map fragments.   
  
Block size: 8-10 mm high x  15- 20 mm wide  
Mikrodetails >0.55 mm  
  
My main problem is digitizing them cleanly in Ink/Stitch. When I use fills, the edges often become messy or slightly blurred, and small internal lines/details start to merge. I would like the result to stay sharp and readable as city map.  
  
The pictures show my previous attempts based on different params, which I honestly do not really understand, what caused what (file organization has also been pretty messy so far..)  
  
**Where is the root of my issue**:

* t**he original svg file itself**: many details, nodes / too small in general?
* (as you can see in first picture I already simplified them a lot and would actually like to restore even more detail WHILE keeping same size)

or

* the **inkstitch parameter**: will autofill always be messy with small details?
* which further parameter are responsible for sharpness? 
* do i need stroke additionally to fill?
* is there any way to stich irregular filled shapes as stroke or satin ?
* (tried for hours to trace centerlines, but no success )

or:

* the **material level**:
* is it a sin not to use stabilser and /or thin thread &needle?

  
Summary: Is there a good way to keep tiny filled shapes crisp without losing too much detail?

Any advice would be very helpful. I’m still learning the basic embroidery/digitizing logic, so beginner-friendly explanations are very welcome.

How to digitize tiny city map shapes for machine embroidery without blurry edges?