Help with applique

I have multiple files that I have converted to applique using Drawings X3. However, it won't do all of the same color together. Is there some way to get the embroidery to do all of one color, then all of another, etc. I can group them together, but it still does different little segments of the color in different parts when I would prefer to applique them all together at once. I have attached an applique file to show what I mean. I know how to change the order using Embird (can I do this in Drawings?). I haven't done it yet in this file but I know how. Also, how do I get rid of all the black stiches it is going to do on the right wing...I don't need them because I will be applying the applique right there, along with the body of the dragon and the other wing. Three different colors of applique and I would like the machine to outline both the wings, then applique stitch them, then all the body outlined, etc. Is there some way to do this with Embird or Drawings? If not, then what program would I need? Thanks.