DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE BULGARIAN ROSE IN SUSTAINABLE FASHION DESIGN THROUGH SPECIALIZED MACHINE EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE

Authors

  • Margaret Sivova Section „Automotive, Textile and Design“, College - Sliven, Technical University - Sofia, Sliven, Bulgaria
  • Nikolay Tranchev Department of "Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering and Thermal Engineering", Faculty of Engineering and Pedagogy - Sliven Technical University - Sofia, Sliven, Bulgaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.68302/std2026.vol2.40

Keywords:

Bulgarian rose, cultural heritage, digitization, digital transformation, machine embroidery, sustainable fashion, textile design

Abstract

This study examines the process of digital transformation of the traditional motif of the Bulgarian oil-bearing rose (Rosa damascena) within the context of sustainable fashion design through the use of specialized embroidery software. The research explores the adaptation of natural forms into a digital environment by combining artistic stylization and technological implementation. A methodology is proposed, involving the creation of an initial ornament using cross-stitch techniques in Pattern Maker, followed by digitization and optimization of the embroidery design in Artistic Digitizer. The final design is executed through machine embroidery on textile products. The results demonstrate that the digital approach enables an effective integration of cultural heritage and modern technologies, while contributing to sustainable fashion practices through resource optimization and increased product durability.

Supporting Agencies

This research was supported by Project No. 261HTD0005-16 funded by the Research and Development Sector of the Technical University of Sofia.

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Published

17.09.2026

Issue

Vol. 2 (2026): Proceedings of the International Conference on Secure Systems Design and Technology Development.

Section

ENGINEERING SCIENCES AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

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Copyright (c) 2026 Margaret Sivova, Nikolay Tranchev

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

How to Cite

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M. Sivova and N. Tranchev, “DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE BULGARIAN ROSE IN SUSTAINABLE FASHION DESIGN THROUGH SPECIALIZED MACHINE EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE”, SysTechDev, vol. 2, pp. 265–272, Sep. 2026, doi: 10.68302/std2026.vol2.40.