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Personal Embroidery Design Software System Instruction Manual Before using this software, first read the Reference Guide for details on installing or upgrading the software. In addition, be sure to read this Instruction Manual before using the software. We recommend that you keep this document - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 2
consult your nearest service center. Notice • Since this "PE-DESIGN Software Key" device is required to run the software, its replacement value is the retail price of the software. Please keep in a safe place when not in use. • Neither this Instruction Manual nor the Reference Guide explains how to - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents 2 How To Use Manuals 4 Support/Service 5 Technical Support 5 Online Registration 5 Checking for the Latest Version of the Program 6 PE-DESIGN Software Key 7 Comparison of Types of Data Created With PE-DESIGN 10...........8 Starting Up/Exiting Applications....9 Starting Up - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 4
an Effective Use of This Application 303 Menus/Tools and Reference ...... 306 Layout & Editing 307 Design Center 312 Design Database 315 Programmable Stitch Creator 317 Font Creator 318 Sewing Attributes 320 Font List 340 Troubleshooting 344 New Features of PE-DESIGN 10 346 Index 348 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 5
This guide contains instructions and precautions necessary to begin using the software. The second half is filled with tutorials that use key features to create embroidery patterns as well as project examples. Instruction Manual This manual contains instruction on how to use the PE-DESIGN software - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 6
to the Reference Guide for system requirements.) Information on error messages that appear. This information will help expedite your questions more quickly. Make sure PE-DESIGN 10 is current with any updates. Online Registration If you wish to be contacted about upgrades and provided with - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 7
Support/Service Checking for the Latest Version of the Program Click in Layout & Editing, then [Check for Updates]. The software is checked to determine whether or not it is the latest version. If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is being used. If the message - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 8
The "PE-DESIGN Software Key" cannot be used as USB media. Do not save embroidery files on the "PEDESIGN Software Key" for transferring or storage. • When the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" is plugged into a USB port of the computer, the [AutoPlay] dialog box appears. Do not use this dialog box. Click 10 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 9
Comparison of Types of Data Created With PE-DESIGN 10 Three types of data are used in PE-DESIGN 10. Stitch pattern: Built-in embroidery data (created through a conversion in PE-DESIGN 10) Text pattern: Data created with the [Text] tools Shape pattern (Outline pattern): Data created with the [Shapes - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 10
Click the down arrow in the bottom-left corner of the [Start] screen to show the [All Apps] view, and then Click [PE-DESIGN 10 (Layout & Editing)] under the title [PE-DESIGN 10] in the screen. When the application starts up, the Startup Wizard appears. cc "About the Startup Wizard" on page - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 11
data (.pes). cc "Opening a Layout & Editing file" on page 90 i Start Design Database to Manage Embroidery Files Click this button to start up Design Database. cc "Design Database" on page 240 d ef l k ih a Use Template Designs Click this button to start the [Template Wizard]. cc "Tutorial - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 12
2 7 6 10 11 9 1 Application button Click to display a menu containing commands for file operations, such as [New], [Save], [Print] and [Design Settings]. 2 contain various commands for performing operations with the selected tool or embroidery pattern. 8 12 13 14 15 Example: When the Shapes - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 13
Click this button to display the Instruction Manual and view information about the software. 6 Sewing Order pane This 9 Design Page The actual part of the work area that can be saved and sewn. 10 Work area 11 Status Bar This displays the size of the embroidery data and indicates its shortcut key. 12 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 14
Embroidery Data Using the Import pane Embroidery data can be imported by using the [Import] pane. a b c Using Import commands 1 Click the [Home] tab. 2 Click [Import Patterns] in the [Import] group, and then click [from Design list or by dragging it to the Design Page. • Multiple files cannot be - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 15
or select the desired width and height for the Design Page. cc "Tutorial 9-1: Creating Split Embroidery Designs" on page 177 2 Specify the settings for the Design Page, and then click [OK]. c ba h e Page Select the desired color for the Design Page. f Background Select the desired color for the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 16
Software Settings a • The Design Page sizes 130 × 300 mm, 100 × 172 mm indicated by the "*", are used to embroider multi-position designs using a special embroidery hoop attached to the embroidery machine at three installation positions. Specifying a user hoop size d a b e f c cc "Tutorial - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 17
Page (on your screen) Sewing area = Use existing design area Specify the minimum jump stitch length for thread trimming. a These settings are not applied with any other embroidery machine. For details, refer to the Operation Manual provided with your machine. cc "Jump Stitch Trimming" on page - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 18
Basic Software Settings Using Fabric Selector A group of sewing attribute settings Fabric Selector]. a • The sewing attributes of imported shapes and text are not changed. • Perform a trial sewing before embroidering your project. cc "For Basic Operations" on page 295 2 Select the group of - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 19
Basic Software Settings Specifying Basic Display Settings Changing the grid settings A grid of dotted lines or solid lines can be displayed or hidden, and the spacing for - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 20
are deleted if the pattern is saved in a format for a version earlier than version 10. Adjusting on-screen measurements (Screen Calibration) Measurements can be adjusted so that objects will be displayed at the same size as the actual embroidery at a zoom ratio of 100%. Once this adjustment is made - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 21
Basic Software Settings System unit 1 Click , then [Options]. 2 Click [System Unit], and then select the desired measurement units ([mm] or [inch]). 20 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 22
Basic Software Settings 21 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 23
Basic Layout & Editing Operations This section describes the basic operations performed in Layout & Editing, such as drawing shapes, editing the embroidery design, specifying sewing attributes, saving the file and printing it. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 24
shapes to create an embroidery design. We will use an Outline tool to draw the stem. Then, we will create the leaves, flower and flower pot by importing shape patterns. The sample file for this tutorial is located at Documents (My documents)\PE-DESIGN 10\Tutorial\Tutorial_1. Step 1 Step 2 Step - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 25
Tutorial 1: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design 1 2 (D) Click [LIME GREEN]. If the desired color is not displayed, move the scroll bar until it appears. 3 4 Basic Layout & Editing Operations 5 6 1 Line color button 2 Line - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 26
Tutorial 1: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design 2 Create the leaf on the right. This time, we will import a shape pattern. We will [Colors Used] to select [LIME GREEN]. (A) Select the leaf. (B) While holding down the key, drag the leaf to move it. (C) Release the mouse button. 25 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 27
Tutorial 1: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design 2 To flip the duplicated leaf horizontally. (A) Right-click on the duplicated leaf. A drop down menu will appear. (B) Click [Flip], then [Horizontal]. 3 Drag the duplicated leaf to the left side of the stem. b • Multiple embroidery - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 28
Tutorial 1: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design center. (A) Click the [Import] tab. (B) Select [BS_shapes01.pes], and then click [Import]. (E) Select [YELLOW] in the down the key, drag the handle (c) to adjust the circle to the desired size. a If the key is held down while - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 29
Tutorial 1: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design 4 Specify hole sewing. (A) Click the [Home] tab. (B) Click [Modify Overlap] in the [Edit] group, and then click [Set hole sewing]. (B) Select [BS_shapes13.pes], and then click [Import]. a Hole sewing cannot be applied if one of the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 30
Tutorial 1: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design 2 Specify the sewing attributes. (A) Click the [Sewing Attributes] tab. If the [Sewing Attributes] pane is not displayed, click the [View] tab, then [Attributes], then [Sewing - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 31
Tutorial 1: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design Step 5 Editing points and modifying shapes Now, we will delete one corner from the pentagon to create a flowerpot. 1 Drag the handle to adjust the flowerpot - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 32
Embroidery Designs Editing Embroidery Designs Selecting patterns 1 Click the [Home] tab. 2 Click in the [Select] group. ■ Selecting all embroidery keys + . • Locked embroidery patterns cannot be selected. cc "Locking embroidery patterns" on page 86 Moving patterns ■ Moving manually - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 33
then click the [Home] tab. 2 Click [Arrange] in the [Edit] group, and then click [Layout], then [Move to Center]. Editing Embroidery Designs 1 2 3 ■ Aligning embroidery patterns 1 Select the patterns, and then click the [Home] tab. 2 Click [Arrange] in the [Edit] group, click [Layout], and then - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 34
Editing Embroidery Designs b • If the key is held down while a handle is dragged, if stitch pattern is selected. cc "Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns" on page 295 Rotating patterns ■ Rotating manually 1 Select the pattern(s). 2 Drag the rotation handle. a 1 b 3 Specify the size, and - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 35
Editing Embroidery Designs ■ Rotating numerically 1 Select the pattern(s), and then click the [Home] tab. 2 Click [Arrange] in the [Edit] group, and then click [Rotate], then [Rotate]. Flipping patterns - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 36
Editing Embroidery Designs Arrange Copies a It may not be possible to create mirror copies of some embroidery data read from original cards. 3 Move the pointer, and then click when the patterns are arranged as desired. ■ Using the Mirror Copy tool ■ Using the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 37
Editing Embroidery Designs 3 Specify the pattern arrangement and spacing. 5 Move the pointer oval. b • To draw a circle, hold down the key while dragging the pointer. • To redraw the ellipse, right-click the Design Page to return to before the ellipse was drawn. Rotating the line changes - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 38
Editing Embroidery Designs ■ Using the Matrix Copy tool 4 Click in the Design Page, and then move the pointer. A patterns are spaced from each other. b • To redraw the rectangle, right-click the Design Page to return to before the rectangle was drawn. • While resizing the rectangle by moving - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 39
Basic Layout & Editing Operations Editing Embroidery Designs ■ Optimizing the sewing order Before using an [ Sewing Order] selected Adding a decorative pattern A decorative pattern can be added to selected embroidery pattern. 1 Select the pattern(s). 2 Display the [Import] pane, and select [ - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 40
Embroidery Designs When the check box is cleared The height-to-width proportion of the decorative pattern changes with the height-to-width proportion of the selected embroidery a single pattern within a group, hold down the key while clicking the pattern. 2 Edit the pattern. Hole sewing By - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 41
Basic Layout & Editing Operations Editing Embroidery Designs 1 Select a pair of patterns, for example, a star included in a pentagon. While holding down the key, click the star, then the pentagon. 1 1 Valid ■ Canceling hole sewing 1 Select a pattern that has been set for hole sewing. 2 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 42
Editing Embroidery Designs 3 Click [Modify Overlap] in the [Edit] group, and then click [ the last pattern drawn (topmost pattern) is applied to the merged pattern. 1 While holding down the key, click two or more overlapped patterns to select them. 2 Click the [Home] tab. 3 Click [Modify - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 43
Editing Embroidery Designs Splitting Shape pattern 1 Select a shape pattern, and then click the [Shapes] tab. cc For detail on the shape pattern, refer to page 8 2 Click [Split Outline] in the [Tools] group to select the [Split Outline] tool. If the design contains overlapping patterns, the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 44
Editing Embroidery Designs 3 Click [Create Floral Pattern] in the [Edit] group. 2 Click the desired pattern, and then click [OK Drag the [Density] slider and the [Pattern] slider to adjust the pattern. Density 3, Pattern 251 Density 10, Pattern 251 Density 6, Pattern 251 Density 6, Pattern 0 43 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 45
3 After the pattern has been adjusted as desired, click [OK]. Editing Embroidery Designs 3 Click [Create Offset Lines] in the [Edit] group. Basic Layout & Editing Operations b The running stitch is specified for the floral line pattern. 4 Specify the desired - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 46
Editing Embroidery Designs Offset Direction Outward Inward Spacing 1 mm 5 mm Offset Line Count 1 line 5 lines Rounded Corners Check box selected. Check box cleared. 45 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 47
list: Displays the brand name and its thread color chart for the currently selected pattern. d b Colors Used Displays all thread colors being used in the embroidery design. c Show Color Palette Click to display the [Color] pane. e f 46 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 48
the list of thread colors, select the desired color. e Click to switch the mode. f Displays all thread colors being used in the embroidery design. When an embroidery pattern is selected, a frame appears around the colors used in that pattern. The same thread colors can be specified by selecting them - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 49
, fill stitches or programmable fill stitches have been selected for the region sewing and [Manual] has been selected as the sewing direction. • If the [Blend] check box Wizard, appliqués can easily be created. cc "Tutorial 8-1: Creating Appliqués" on page 161 Basic Layout & Editing Operations 48 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 50
Specifying Thread Colors and Sew Types for Lines and Regions Setting the sew type The [Sew] group in the [Shapes] tab allows you to set the sew type. 1 2 1 Line sew type selector 2 Region sew type selector ■ Line sew types Page a cc 325 cc 325 cc 325 cc 326 cc 327 cc 327 cc 328 cc 329 b - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 51
Specifying Thread Colors and Sew Types for Lines and Regions Moving entry/exit points, the center point and stitch pattern reference point ■ Moving the entry/exit points 1 Click the [Home] tab. 2 Click [Select] in the [Select] group, and then click to select the Select Entry/Exit Point tool. The - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 52
When the Outline tools, Rectangle/Circle/Arc tools or Shapes tools are used, shapes with a single sewing direction will be created. When the Manual Punch tools are used, shapes with multiple sewing directions are created. The sewing direction is indicated by a sewing direction line (red arrow - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 53
Specifying Thread Colors and Sew Types for Lines and Regions ■ Specifying multiple sewing directions 1 Click the [Home] tab. 2 Click [Select] in the [Select] group, and then click to select the Select Point tool. b • Specify the sewing direction lines as described below. Position both end points - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 54
, all lines will be reversed. Delete Selected Line Click this command to delete the selected sewing direction line. Otherwise, press the key to delete the sewing direction. Delete Lines Not Selected Click this command to delete all sewing direction lines except the currently selected one - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 55
is changed, the pattern stitching changes as shown below. Sewing direction Satin Stitch (default) Specifying sewing attributes 1 Select an embroidery pattern, a Shapes tool or a Text tool. 2 Click the [Sewing Attributes] tab. Beginner mode Expert mode a a Fill Stitch Programmable Fill - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 56
Line sew] or [Region sew]. The settings are applied to the embroidery pattern each time the settings are changed. cc For details on the pattern or text pattern whose settings are to be copied, and then press the shortcut keys + to copy. 2 Select the shape pattern or text pattern where - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 57
be copied and pasted onto another pattern. 1 Select the shape pattern or text pattern whose settings are to be copied, and then press the shortcut keys + to copy. 2 Select the shape pattern or text pattern where the settings are to be pasted, and then click the [Home] tab. 3 Click [Paste - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 58
Specifying Thread Colors and Sew Types for Lines and Regions Embossing/Engraving Multiple shape patterns can be selected to create an engraved/embossed effect. 4 Click [Emboss/Engrave] in the [Edit] group, and then click the desired command under [Convert from Outline]. 1 2 1 Top 2 Bottom 1 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 59
Basic Layout & Editing Operations Specifying Thread Colors and Sew Types for Lines and Regions a • These commands can only be used with shape pattern. • The bottom shape pattern must have one of the following sew types specified for region sewing. Satin stitch Fill stitch Programmable fill - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 60
selected at a time. • To enlarge the stamp, drag a scale handle. • To rotate the stamp, drag the rotation handle. • To delete the stamp, press the key. 59 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 61
rectangle, circle or arc shape Drawing Shapes ■ / / Drag the pointer in the Design Page. Rectangle Circle Oval Arc Fan shape Arc & string 1 Click the [Home or square, hold down the key while dragging the pointer. : Rectangle : Circle or Oval : Rectangle with rounded corners 60 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 62
disappears. 3 Move the pointer until the arc/arc & string/fan has the desired shape, and then click. b Dragging the pointer while holding down the key moves it in 15° increments. The current angle is shown in the status bar. Arc Example 1 Edge radius: 0.0 mm Example 2 Edge radius: 20.0 mm - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 63
the shape. cc "Specifying sewing attributes" on page 54 3 Drag the pointer in the Design Page. b • To draw the shape while maintaining the original height-to-width proportion, hold down the key while dragging the pointer. • Various sample shape patterns are available in the [Import] pane - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 64
Click [Shapes] in the [Tools] group, and then click a tool icon under [Outline] to select the desired Outline tool. 3 Click in the Design Page or drag the pointer to draw the line. b The shortcut keys are available only after an Outline tool has been selected. ■ Straight lines/curves 1 Click in the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 65
• You can freely switch between the different line types either by clicking a different button or by pressing the shortcut key. • When drawing a straight line, hold down the key while moving the pointer to draw vertically or horizontally. • Even after the pattern is drawn, you can change the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 66
attributes of shapes The [Shapes] tab allows you to set the embroidery attributes (thread color and sew type). Example: When a rectangle is selected. a c b a Line color/Region color Click this button to set the thread color for lines - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 67
Layout & Editing Operations Reshaping Embroidery Patterns Reshaping Embroidery Patterns Patterns can be reshaped by point. • Hold down the key while pressing an arrow key to select multiple points. • Hold down the key while pressing an arrow key to change the point that is selected. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 68
Reshaping Embroidery Patterns Inserting points 1 Click the [Home] tab. 2 Click [Select] in the [Select] group, and then click to select point. 2 Click the [Shapes] tab. 3 Click [Delete Point] in the [Edit Point] group. Otherwise, press the key to remove the point. Delete Selected point 67 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 69
Reshaping Embroidery Patterns ■ Splitting outlines of closed shape patterns The closed path of a shape pattern can be split. The closed path consists of the points that are - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 70
Reshaping Embroidery Patterns ■ Connecting two open shape patterns The end points of two shape patterns can be connected to create a single shape pattern. 1 Select an end point (entry point or exit point). 2 Press the key. The points that can be connected appear as ×. ■ Connecting the two - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 71
Basic Layout & Editing Operations Reshaping Embroidery Patterns Transforming straight lines into curves or curves into straight lines 1 Select the point. 2 Click the [Shapes] tab. 3 Click [Edit Point] in the [Edit Point] - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 72
that do not have stitches are deleted when the pattern is converted to a stitch pattern. Selecting stitch patterns by thread color Hold down the key and click the thread color for the stitch patterns that you wish to select. b • The thread color can be changed when patterns are selected - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 73
(do not click a blank area of the Design Page), otherwise all of the selected points will be Stitch points are moved in the same way that embroidery pattern points are moved. cc "Moving points" position. ■ Deleting stitch points Press the key to delete the selected stitch point. b • - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 74
[Split at Point] in the [Edit] group to split the stitch pattern. b Select the entry point of the stitch pattern by pressing keys + . Select the exit point by pressing keys + . For details, refer to "Selecting stitch points of stitch pattern" on page 72. 2 Press the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 75
Editing a Stitch Pattern 3 While holding down the key, drag the selected point to the other point that you To remove the last point that was entered, rightclick the mouse button. 5 Double-click in the Design Page to specify the section to be split off. b The cutoff piece moves to the end of - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 76
edited. cc "Setting the sew type" on page 49 "Specifying the sewing direction" on page 51 "Specifying sewing attributes" on page 54 "Reshaping Embroidery Patterns" on page 66 • For details on the shape pattern and stitch pattern refer to page 8. ■ Converting stitch pattern to blocks Stitch patterns - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 77
patterns, the outlines of the stitch pattern can be edited. cc For details see the following instructions; "Setting the sew type" on page 49 "Specifying sewing attributes" on page 54 "Reshaping Embroidery Patterns" on page 66 "Specifying the sewing direction" on page 51 a The [Convert to Blocks - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 78
Checking Embroidery Patterns Checking Embroidery Patterns Zooming 1 Click the [Home] tab. 2 Click holding down the key while dragging the pointer. • To scroll horizontally, hold down the key while rotating the mouse wheel. Zoom all The entire Design Page is displayed to fit within - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 79
Using the Measure tool 1 Click the [Home] tab. 2 Click in the [Tools] group. Checking Embroidery Patterns Changing the display of the embroidery design 1 Click the [View] tab. 2 Click [Solid], [Stitch] or [Realistic] in the [View Mode] group. 3 Click the two points, one on each end of the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 80
Checking Embroidery Patterns b If is selected under [Machine Type] in the [Design Settings] dialog box, click the [View] tab, and then select the [View Thread Trimming] check box to view the thread trimming locations in the Design Page. ■ Realistic View You can display a realistic view of it - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 81
section/total number of hoop sections in the pattern. (Appears only for split embroidery patterns.) : Returns to the beginning of stitching in the current or previous hoop section. : Advances to the beginning of the design in the next hoop section. a If the Stitch Simulator is not displayed at - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 82
[View] tab. 2 Select the [Reference Window] check box in the [Show/Hide] group. ■ Zooming The Reference Window can be switched to display either the entire Design Page or only the embroidery pattern. ON The display are a frame (red rectangle) indicates the part of the pattern displayed in the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 83
Checking Embroidery Patterns ■ Moving/Resizing/Redrawing the display area frame The part of the design displayed in the Design Page can be , the frame can be redrawn to display the desired part of the pattern in the Design Page. efg h a Select how patterns are displayed in the [Sewing Order] pane. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 84
Checking Embroidery Patterns 3 Click in the [Sewing Order] pane, and then click [Zoom] and [Show by color order]. Zoom Click to enlarge each pattern to fill its - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 85
Operations Checking Embroidery Patterns select multiple patterns, hold down the or key while clicking the frames for the desired patterns. In addition, the [Sewing Order] pane to select the pattern in the Design Page corresponding to the frame selected in the [Sewing Order] - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 86
Checking Embroidery Patterns ■ Changing colors 1 Select one or more frames in the [Sewing Order] pane, and then click the [Sewing Order] pane. at the top of The - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 87
an outline and inside region displays the entire embroidery pattern. ■ Locking embroidery patterns Embroidery patterns can be locked to prevent them from being moved or deleted. Locked embroidery patterns cannot be selected or edited in the Design Page. Select a frame, and then click . b • Frames - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 88
with our multi-needle embroidery machines. Before these settings can be specified, select under [Machine Type] in the [Design Settings] dialog box. cc "Specifying the Design Page Settings" on page the selected machine model. For details, refer to the Operation Manual for the machine. 87 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 89
page 297 and "Adding jump stitch trimming to new patterns" on page 302 Checking embroidery design information Click , then [Design Property]. You can enter comments and information about the pattern to a saved .pes file. b The information shown in the color list can be switched. • Color Changes The - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 90
check the properties of individual patterns within the embroidery design by selecting the pattern before opening this dialog box (s)] check box switches the dialog box to display properties for all patterns in the Design Page. • If the Design Page was set to [Custom Size] or [Hoop Size] was set to a - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 91
file. • If the selected file is in a format other than the .pes format, the message "Unexpected file format" appears in the [Preview] window. b A file can be opened in any of the following ways. • Drag the embroidery design from file Windows Explorer into the Layout & Editing window. • Double-click - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 92
Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs Importing embroidery designs Embroidery designs can be imported from the [Import] pane. For more details on the [Import] pane, refer to "Example of Importing Embroidery Data" on page 13. ■ From Design Library 1 Click the [Home] tab. 2 Click [Import Patterns] in - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 93
or by holding down the key and selecting a stitch pattern. cc "Selecting stitch patterns by thread color" on page 71 • When importing .dst files, the number of jump stitches for thread trimming can be specified. cc "Specifying the number of jumps in embroidery design of the DST format" on page - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 94
in "Importing vector images (WMF/EMF/SVG)". b Raster image files (e.g., ".bmp" and ".jpg") can be used as background images in PE-DESIGN, or they can be converted to embroidery patterns using the Image To Stitch Wizard. cc For details, refer to page 131. The imported image appears in the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 95
] and [Orientation], and then click [Import]. Import As Stitches: Imports, as stitch patterns, embroidery data created in Design Center. As Outlines: Imports, as outline patterns, embroidery data created in Design Center. This data can be edited in the same way as outline patterns created in Layout - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 96
Saving and Printing Saving ■ Overwriting Click , then [Save]. a If you select a file type of a previous software version, saved .pes files can be opened with that version of the software; however, all saved designs will be converted to stitch pattern. b If no file name has been specified or if the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 97
split into sections. Printing ■ Specifying print settings Before printing, you may need to change the print settings for the embroidery design files. 1 Click , then [Print], then [Print Setup]. a c d f g h b e i Saving and Printing a Specify the paper size. b Specify the paper orientation. c To - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 98
Print Setup] dialog box and when the Design Page is set to the larger hoop instructions for your printer.) Print a sheet of paper for aligning the printed image and the embroidery: Select this option to print a sheet for aligning the positions of the image and embroidery. Positioning marks and guide - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 99
print the Design Page together with its sewing information. 1 Click , then [Print], then [Print]. 2 Select the necessary settings. b The print image can also be displayed by clicking [Print Preview] in the [Print Setup] dialog box. 3 Click [OK] to begin printing. 4 Follow the instructions for the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 100
Saving and Printing 99 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 101
whose text can easily be replaced. From Layout & Editing, various embroidery patterns can be created for text. The following types of text can be created. Built-in fonts: This software is provided with 130 built-in fonts. (10 built-in fonts are specifically for small text) TrueType fonts - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 102
the text in the patterns that are already available. Follow each step to create a custom embroidery pattern. The sample file for this tutorial is located at Documents (My documents)\PE-DESIGN 10\Tutorial\Tutorial_2. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Starting the Template Wizard Selecting the type of - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 103
.pes] from the category [Shirts_Chest], and then click [Template Wizard] to open the Template Wizard. 1 Click "R" in the text edit box, to be changed, and then click [Edit Text]. The text is highlighted. Creating Embroidery Patterns Containing Text 2 Type "S", and then press the key - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 104
Tutorial 2: Using Templates Step 4 Outputting the edited template ■ Outputting selector Select the output destination. c Send Click this button to output the template. d Create New Embroidery Design Click this button to return to the dialog box for selecting a template. A different template can be - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 105
on page 127 3 Click , then [Save As]. Template Feature 4 Save the created embroidery pattern in a folder of the [Template Library] folder. Select the folder (Drive where PE-DESIGN was installed)\Program Files (x86)\Brother\PEDESIGN 10\Template Library\Sample, type in the file name, and then click - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 106
the text. The sample file for this tutorial is located at Documents (My documents)\PE-DESIGN 10\Tutorial\Tutorial_3. Step 1 Step 2 Importing a at the end of the text. 3 Press the key to delete the text, and then click characters in the character table to enter text. Finally, press - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 107
the font, text size, color and sew type. cc "Setting text attributes" on page 107 and "Embroidery attributes for text" on page 117 4 Click in the Design Page. b • Hold down the key and press the key to enter a new line of text. • Characters can also be entered by clicking them in the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 108
the [Edit] group. ■ Font Click the [Font] selector, and then select the desired font. a b c d e ■ Using keyboard 1 Select a single text pattern. 2 Press a character key in the keyboard. ■ Using Text tool 1 Click [Text] in the [Tools] group of the [Home] tab, and then select . 2 Click a text - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 109
Creating Embroidery Patterns Containing Text Advanced Operations for Entering Text b • User-defined fonts PEF files created with Font Creator and saved in the [MyFont] folder where PE-DESIGN was installed appear as userdefined fonts after the fonts listed in the table above. The UD icon appears on - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 110
Advanced Operations for Entering Text ■ Text size Click the [Text Size] selector. Type the desired height and press the key, or select the desired value. Built-in fonts are listed in the [Font] selector with the recommended minimum size. We recommend using these fonts at a - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 111
Creating Embroidery Patterns Containing Text d Character Spacing 0.0 mm 2.0 mm e Line Spacing 100% 150% Advanced Operations for Entering Text ■ Specifying TrueType font attributes 1 Select text in a TrueType font. 2 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 112
Advanced Operations for Entering Text ■ Transforming text 1 Select the text. 2 Select the [Transform] check box, and then click the transformation shape button. If was selected in step 2, the following operations can also be performed. Drag , and to transform the text. :Adjusts the text size. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 113
Creating Embroidery Patterns Containing Text Advanced Operations for Entering Text b Depending on the shape selected under [Transform], different handles appear for editing the text. 4 Specify the desired - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 114
b Multiple can be selected and the selected can be changed in the same way that embroidery pattern points are selected. • Drag the pointer. All points within the box are selected. • Hold down the key while clicking the points. To deselect a point, click the selected point. • Hold down the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 115
the character body other than the handles, and drag the character horizontally. ■ Rotating the characters 1 Bring the pointer onto the handle. 2 Drag the handle. Creating Embroidery Patterns Containing Text 114 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 116
reshape characters. By changing the sewing direction line in each of these small regions, you can create text patterns that appear like manual embroidery. 1 Select the text or monogram text. 2 Click the [Text] tab. 3 Click [Convert to Blocks] in the [Edit] group. Blocks Shapes *Blocks: A group - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 117
no longer available, the text cannot be edited. a b c a Default Stitches are created in the default sewing order for good stitching quality of all characters. Creating Embroidery Patterns Containing Text 116 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 118
trimmed. c Farther Embroidery attributes for text The Sew group in the Attributes tab allows you to set the embroidery attributes (thread color next character. This lengthens jump stitches so they can easily be trimmed manually. A Connection Points setting can be selected not only for region sewing - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 119
in the [Import] pane when [Text] is selected in the [From] selector and [Small Text] is selected in the [Category] selector. cc "Example of Importing Embroidery Data" on page 13 ■ Editing small text Small text attributes can be selected from the [Text] tab, the [Text Attributes] pane and the [Color - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 120
. 2 Sew at a speed slower than what is used when embroidering normal designs. (For details on adjusting the thread tension and sewing speed, refer to the Operation Manual provided with your embroidery machine.) 3 Do not trim the jump stitches between the characters. (For details on setting the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 121
Tutorial 4: Monograms Tutorial 4: Monograms Creating Embroidery Patterns Containing Text The sample file for this tutorial is located at Documents (My documents)\PE-DESIGN 10\Tutorial\Tutorial_4. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Entering monograms Adding a decorative pattern Changing character size - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 122
Tutorial 4: Monograms b • In this example, a monogram pattern was imported from the [Import] the [Text Attributes] tab. 3 Select [Monogram Decoration] from the [Category] selector. Click [Deco09.pes], then [Decorative Import]. • You cannot insert line feeds. • A maximum of three characters can be - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 123
Tutorial 4: Monograms Step 3 Changing character size of the monogram ■ Changing the character size of the monogram Click the [Text Size] the [Text] tab. 2 Click the [Text Body Sew Type] selector in the [Sew] group, and then select [Fill Stitch]. Creating Embroidery Patterns Containing Text 122 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 124
Advanced Operations for Entering Monograms Advanced Operations for Entering Monograms Editing monograms Monogram attributes can be selected from the [Text] tab, the [Text Attributes] pane, the [Sewing Attributes] pane and the [Color] pane. When the Monogram tool is selected, the [Text] tab appears - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 125
Documents (My documents)\PE-DESIGN 10\Tutorial\Tutorial_5. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Designing the embroidery pattern Creating the list Outputting patterns using text from the text list Step 1 Designing the embroidery pattern 5 Type in "Fernand", and then press the key. 1 Display the [Import - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 126
Tutorial 5: Creating Name Drop 7 Drag the pattern to adjust its position. (3) When entering text, press the key so that the patterns using text from the text list Let's practice outputting the patterns to files. Embroidery data with the text replaced by each row of text in the list can be - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 127
b The files are named "xxx.pes" (where "xxx" are consecutive numbers starting with 001). 3 After the data has been outputted, the following message appears. Click [OK]. Tutorial 5: Creating Name Drop An embroidery file is saved in the selected folder for each line of text in the list. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 128
Name Drop Feature (Replacing Text) Name Drop Feature (Replacing Text) Text attributes with Name Drop attribute applied def b The [Name Drop List] dialog box for a text pattern can be displayed by selecting a text pattern with the [Name Drop] attribute applied, clicking [Text] in the [Home] tab, - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 129
applied, the text list appears as shown below. Creating Embroidery Patterns Containing Text b h j i a Name Drop List row in the text list can be selected by pressing the or key. b Click to add a row at the end of the list Design Page and edit the pattern with the text replaced. 128 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 130
Name Drop Feature (Replacing Text) 129 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 131
Creating Embroidery Patterns Using Images Embroidery patterns can easily be created from images. In addition, this section provides details on creating an embroidery pattern that is combined with an image. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 132
Stitch Wizard: Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design Stitch Wizard: Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design An embroidery pattern can be created from a digital camera photo, a scanned illustration, or a clip art image. ■ Auto Punch (cc p. 132) ■ Cross Stitch (cc - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 133
mask outline and converting to an embroidery pattern Step 1 Importing image data into Layout & Editing 1 Click the [Image] tab. 2 Click [Open] in the [Image] group, and then click [from File]. 3 Double-click the [Documents (My documents)\PE-DESIGN 10\Tutorial\ Tutorial_6] folder to open it. b When - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 134
Tutorial Step 4 Creating a border from the mask outline and converting to an embroidery pattern Select the [Add mask outline] check box, check the preview image and size. The white background indicates the sewing area in the Design Page. Click [Next]. The image is automatically hidden and - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 135
Click this button to display the [Select Regions] dialog box, where the areas to be converted to lines can be selected. Creating Embroidery Patterns Using Images f g h d e i j a Result View The resulting analyzed image appears in the Result View box. b Omit Region Colors/Omit Line Colors In - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 136
6-2: Cross Stitch Tutorial 6-2: Cross Stitch The Cross Stitch function creates cross-stitch embroidery patterns from images. In this section, we will create a cross-stitch embroidery pattern from an image. Step 1 Step 2 Importing image data into Layout & Editing Starting the Cross Stitch - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 137
5 Click [Next]. Tutorial 6-2: Cross Stitch In this dialog box, the cross size and the number of colors can be specified. For this example, we will use the default settings. Creating Embroidery Patterns Using Images The image is automatically hidden and stitches are automatically input. 136 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 138
Cross Stitch Features Cross Stitch Features Cross Stitch Parameters dialog box a cb f Max. Number of Colors Sets the number of colors used in the created pattern. g Retry To view the results of the changes, click this button. h Next Continues to the next step ([Edit Cross Stitch] dialog box). - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 139
the [Cross Stitch Parameters] dialog box after the stitches have been edited, the edited stitches are reset to their previous arrangement. Cross Stitch Features Creating Embroidery Patterns Using Images 138 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 140
Tutorial 6-3: Photo Stitch 1 By using the Photo Stitch 1 function, embroidery patterns can be created from photos. This type of embroidery then click [Color]. 2 Then click Next. 3 Click [Design Settings]. b With [Photo Stitch 1], an embroidery pattern can be created in color (Color), sepia (Sepia), - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 141
Tutorial 6-3: Photo Stitch 1 4 Select [Hoop Size] and choose a Design Page size of 100 × 100 mm from the selector. Then, click [OK]. Step 4 Selecting appropriate thread colors and creating an embroidery pattern Creating Embroidery Patterns Using Images 5 Click [Fit to page] to change the final - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 142
Tutorial . Number of Colors] selector, specify "10", and then click [Update Preview]. 5 Click [Finish]. b If the created embroidery pattern contains colors that you do not be greatly affected. [Brother Chart (Photo Stitch)] is a thread chart based on the Brother embroidery thread colors and flesh - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 143
Select Select whether thread colors will be selected automatically (on) or manually (off). Select this check box to turn on this function. of the specified settings. Click [Finish] e to convert the image to an embroidery pattern. Remove Reserve Select a thread chart, then a thread color, and then - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 144
is cleared, the parts of the pattern that are the same color as the Design Page will not be sewn. If it is selected, those parts will be order is the sewing order and cannot be changed. b Creating beautiful photo embroidery • [Brother Chart (Photo Stitch)] in the [Thread Chart] selector is a thread - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 145
6-4: Photo Stitch 2 Tutorial 6-4: Photo Stitch 2 We will create an embroidery pattern with [Photo Stitch 2] in a method different than that used with [Photo Stitch 1]. Although this embroidery pattern will also be created from a photo, this type of embroidery pattern contains repeating zigzag - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 146
Tutorial 6-4: Photo Stitch 2 Step 4 Changing the sewing angle 1 In the [Direction] box, type "45". 2 Click [Update Preview]. 3 Click [Finish]. 145 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 147
[Color Option] b, and then click [Update Preview] c to preview the effects of the specified settings. Click [Finish] d to convert the image to an embroidery pattern. 0° Direction 45° 90° Add mask outline If this check box is selected, line data is created from the mask outline. b Color Option - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 148
Sample image of embroidery pattern after being converted c Select the conversion method. d Select to start up Design Center and import the image into the Design Page. e Description point, and then press the key. a With a small original image, it may not be possible to reduce the size of - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 149
to the desired size. b Click [Design Settings] to change the size of the Design Page. Specify the settings in the [Design Settings] dialog box. cc "Specifying the Design Page Settings" on page 14 c Click [Fit to page] to adjust the image to the size of the Design Page. d Embroidery pattern size 148 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 150
Click [Fit to page] to adjust the image to the size of the Design Page. d Embroidery pattern size e Drag the slider to adjust the gray balance. Design Center starts up and the image appears in the Design Page. cc "Basic Design Center Operations" on page 211 and "Line Image Stage" on page 224 149 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 151
Embroidery Patterns Using Images Importing Image Data Importing Image Data An imported image can be used with the Image To Stitch Wizard, as a template for manual some information not supported. cc "Importing PE-DESIGN was installed) at: C:\Program Files (x86)\Brother\PE-DESIGN 10 \ClipArt 150 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 152
Select]. The image on the clipboard is imported into the Design Page. a This can only be done when there is image displayed in the [Sources] list. First, install the driver software for the TWAIN device. 5 Click the [Image] tab. , refer to the help manual for that interface, or contact the manufacturer - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 153
of the image ■ Selecting an image 1 Click the [Image] tab. 2 Click [Modify Image] in the [Image] group. Creating Embroidery Patterns Using Images Hide (off) 50% 100% 25% 75% b Press the shortcut key to switch between displaying the image (On (100%)) to displaying it faded at each density (75 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 154
saved in either of the following formats: Windows bitmap (.bmp), Exif (.jpg). An image can also be deleted by selecting it, then pressing the key. cc "Changing the size, angle and position of the image" on page 152 ■ Outputting to the Clipboard 1 Click the [Image] tab. 2 Click [Save] in - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 155
7: Print and Stitch In this example, we will create a design that combines embroidery and an image. Print the background image on fabric. Embroider The sample file for this tutorial is located at Documents (My documents)\PE-DESIGN 10\Tutorial\Tutorial_7. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Creating - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 156
] from the [Category] selector. Drag [tutorial_7_Bear.pes] to the Design Page. 8 Transform the text to fit with the design of the image. a Click [Text Attributes] tab. b Select the [Transform] check box, and then click . a b cc "Importing embroidery designs" on page 91 7 Enter the text. Select - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 157
Creating Embroidery Patterns Using Images Tutorial 7: Print and Stitch Step 2 Printing the background is being used, clear the [Print a flipped image] check box. For details, refer to the instructions for the printer being used. 3 Click [Change Position]. 4 Check the image position. 2 Specify the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 158
transfer the image onto fabric. b For details on transferring from iron-on transfer sheets, refer to the instructions for the iron-on transfer sheets. 2 Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame. b a Under [Paper] and [Orientation], select the appropriate settings for the paper to be printed on. 157 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 159
image. b • For details on using the embroidery machine, refer to the Operation Manual included with the machine. • Some patterns of completed samples for "Print and Stitch" are provided in the following folder. Documents (My documents)\PE-DESIGN 10\ Sample\Layout & Editing\Print and Stitch • If - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 160
Tutorial 7: Print and Stitch 159 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 161
Operations for Specific Applications This section describes operations for creating embroidery patterns using manual punching and for specific applications such as appliqués, embroidered patches and large-sized embroidery patterns. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 162
Appliqués The Applique Wizard provides instructions for easily creating appliqués. For this example, we will create an appliqué that has holes (empty regions). Finish The sample file for this tutorial is located at Documents (My documents)\PE-DESIGN 10\Tutorial\Tutorial_8. Step 1 Step 2 Creating - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 163
2 Specify settings in the [Applique Wizard] dialog box in the following order a - f. a b c d e Tutorial 8-1: Creating Appliqués Running Stitch Select this setting to sew the cutting line, then cut along the cutting line with scissors. f a Applique Material b Applique Position c Tack - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 164
Tutorial 8-1: Creating Appliqués 6 Specify the stitching for securing the appliqué in [Covering Stitch]. Select the sew type and other attributes ([Width] and [Density]) for finishing the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 165
Operations for Specific Applications Tutorial 8-1: Creating Appliqués b The shape of the appliqué material appears as shown below, depending on whether the [Create an applique with hole sewing] check box is - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 166
Tutorial 8-1: Creating Appliqués b When multiple patterns are selected, covering stitches will be created as shown below. • If the patterns do not overlap Covering stitches will be - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 167
Embroidered Patches The Embroidered Patch Wizard provides instructions for easily creating embroidered patches. Operations for Specific Applications The sample file for this tutorial is located at Documents (My documents)\PE-DESIGN 10\Tutorial\Tutorial_8. Step 1 Step 2 Creating the patch pattern - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 168
Tutorial 8-2: Creating Embroidered Patches Step 2 Using the Embroidered Patch Wizard 1 Select all patterns, and then click the [Home] tab. 2 Click [Embroidered scissors after embroidering is finished. • The thread color of the satin stitching is the color currently specified in the Design Page. 167 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 169
Tutorial 8-2: Creating Embroidered Patches Practical use of Satin Stitch and Cutting Line When [Satin Stitch] is set to [Yes] The distance between the patch pattern and - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 170
, combining embroidery and cutting with cutwork needles, can be created using the extended functions. By using the [Cutwork Wizard], a cutwork pattern can easily be created. Finish The sample file for this tutorial is located at Documents (My documents)\PE-DESIGN 10\Tutorial\Tutorial_8. Step - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 171
Operations for Specific Applications Tutorial 8-3: Creating a Cutwork Pattern Filled with Net Stitching 3 Enlarge the pattern imported into the Design Page. 4 Ungroup the pattern. Select the pattern, right-click it, and then click [Ungroup]. b • The [Cutwork Wizard] can also be used if closed - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 172
Tutorial 8-3: for a greater design variety. For this example, select [Yes]. Select the parameters according to the procedure from step 8 to 10, when [Net Fill stabilizer after the fabric has been cut. In order to prevent embroidery from losing its shape after it has been cut, place water-soluble - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 173
Tutorial 8-3: Creating a Cutwork Pattern Filled with Net Stitching 9 Specify the pattern spacing for the net fill stitch in [Spacing]. For this example, set it to [3.0 mm]. 13 Specify the density of the satin stitching in [Density]. For this example, set it to [6.5 line/mm]. 2.0 mm 10.0 mm - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 174
-needle machine that has been upgraded to work with Cutwork functions The embroidery machine should be set to Manual for the details of embroidery machine operation. a Cutwork functions cannot be used with singleneedle embroidery machines. In addition, some multi-needle machines may not support - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 175
in one frame in the [Sewing Order] pane, and the icon for the cutwork needle appears beside the frame. 2 Design Page The cutting lines appear as gray dotted lines in the Design Page, regardless of whether the [Solid View], [Stitch View] or [Realistic View] is selected. 3 Sewing Attributes In the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 176
. cc "Transferring/saving/exporting the cutwork patterns" on page 175 • Created cutwork patterns can be used only with embroidery machines upgraded for cutwork. • With PE-DESIGN 10, the line sew type [Cutting] changes to [Running Stitch] in the following situations. When the [Machine Type] setting - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 177
■ Exporting Exporting cutwork patterns in other formats Created cutwork patterns can be converted to other formats (.dst, .hus, .exp, .pcs, .vip, .sew, .jef, .csd, .xxx, and .shv) and outputted. When exported as another format, the cutting lines will be changed to a running stitch. On Using the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 178
Designs Tutorial 9-1: Creating Split Embroidery Designs Layout & Editing has a function for creating split embroidery designs when the embroidery pattern being created is larger than the embroidery hoop. The sample file for this tutorial is located at Documents (My documents)\PE-DESIGN 10\Tutorial - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 179
Embroidery Designs Step 2 Creating the embroidery design For this example, we will use one of the lace embroidery patterns provided with the software. 1 Display the [Import] pane. 2 Select [Tutorial] from the [From] selector and [Tutorial_9] from the [Category] selector. Click [tutorial_9-1.pes - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 180
Tutorial 9-1: Creating Split Embroidery Designs Step 4 Attaching stabilizer to the fabric Stabilizer : C:\Program Files (x86)\Brother\PE-DESIGN 10\Positioning Sheet. • The positioning sheets in the PDF files are at actual size. When printing the positioning sheet from the PDF file, be sure to print - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 181
Tutorial 9-1: Creating Split Embroidery Designs 6 To mark an area below the previously marked area, align points A and B on the positioning sheet with marks C and D on the fabric. A B A B D C D C 7 Repeat steps 5 through 6 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 182
using the embroidery sheet as a guide. • Tip: The sticky stabilizer should be removed right away after the embroidery design is finished. design sections. (The alignment stitching appears in the print preview and is printed in red.) Sample data for this tutorial 1) Embroider the upper-left design - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 183
Specific Applications Tutorial 9-1: Creating Split Embroidery Designs 3) Hoop the fabric for the lower-left design section with the top of the hoop aligned on the alignment stitching at the bottom of the design section sewn in step 1, and then embroider the design. Before the design section is - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 184
be as large as the sewing area of the embroidery machine. The sample file for this tutorial is located at Documents (My documents)\PE-DESIGN 10\Tutorial\Tutorial_9. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Selecting the Design Page size Creating the design Optimizing hoop changes Checking the pattern Step - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 185
for Specific Applications Tutorial 9-2: Creating Design for Multi-Position Hoops b • Settings for multi-position hoops are indicated by " ". • Choose the appropriate setting after checking the size of the hoop available for your machine. Step 2 Creating the design 1 The Design Page appears on - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 186
Tutorial 9-2: Creating Design for Multi-Position Hoops Step 3 Optimizing hoop changes 1 Click , then [Design Settings]. b • A check mark appears when this function is turned on; no check mark is displayed when this function is turned off. 5 a 3 1 2 Click [Output] tab. b 2 4 3 Select - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 187
the pattern 1 Click , then [Design Property]. ■ Saving the design The entire design is saved as a single file (.pes). b If the file size or the number of color changes is larger than the specified number, or if one of the patterns does not completely fit within an embroidery area, the error message - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 188
Tutorial 9-2: Creating Design for Multi-Position Hoops Notes on embroidering using the multiposition hoop • Before embroidering your design, sew a trial sample of the design on a scrap piece of fabric from your design at different installation positions, design the embroidery pattern so that the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 189
to the Operation Manual provided with the embroidery machine. The sample file for this tutorial is located at Documents (My documents)\PE-DESIGN 10\Tutorial\Tutorial_9. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Selecting the Design Page size Creating the embroidery design Checking a divided pattern - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 190
Design Page appears on the screen as shown below. 2 Select [Tutorial] from the [From] selector and [Tutorial_9] from the [Category] selector. Click [tutorial_9-3.pes . Step 2 Creating the embroidery design For this example, an embroidery pattern provided with this software will be used in the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 191
Tutorial 9-3: Embroidering With the Jumbo Frame 2 Click [Next] to view the next side of the embroidery design. b To view the embroidery fabric in the embroidery frame. Operations for Specific Applications ■ Saving the design The entire design is saved as a single file (.pes). cc "Transferring to - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 192
Tutorial 9-3: Embroidering With the Jumbo Frame 4 When embroidering is finished, follow the instructions on the embroidery machine to affix embroidery positioning sticker on the embroidering area. 6 Follow the embroidery machine instructions to remove the embroidery positioning stickers. b An - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 193
] on the original computer to the Settings folder at the same path on the destination computer. • In Explore click on C:\Program Files (x86)\Brother\PE-DESIGN 10\Settings. Single left click on the Settings folder to view the contents. Single right click on sastu.txt and select copy from the menu - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 194
Specifying/Saving Custom Sewing Attributes 2 Click [Edit User Thread Chart]. ■ Creating a new thread chart 1 Click [New Chart] a. 2 Type in the name of the chart, and then click [OK]. 3 A user thread chart can be saved, edited or deleted. a b c de f g b A saved thread chart can be selected - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 195
be selected from different user thread charts. 2 From the list i, click the thread colors. b To add multiple items, hold down the or keys while selecting thread colors. 3 Click [Add] l. The selected items are added to the list in the user thread chart j. 3 Specify the color, and - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 196
the same name as the thread chart, at [C:\Program Files (x86)\Brother\PE-DESIGN 10\MyChart]. • Existing user thread charts, created with the previous versions of the application such as PEDESIGN NEXT, can be used in PE-DESIGN 10. Import the file "chart2.btc" from the following location; [C:\Program - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 197
. Therefore, the machine displays the names of its preset thread colors that are closest to the colors specified in the embroidery pattern. 3. Embroidery machines with a thread color index Some machines can display the thread information specified with this application. However, for thread colors - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 198
to be used to create the embroidery pattern. cc "Importing Image Data" on page 150 2 First, select the [Manual Punch] tool. Click the Design Page]. cc "Adjusting the density of the background image" on page 152 197 : Select this tool to create straight block patterns (region sewing). (Shortcut key - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 199
through 23, in order. Click point 24 (last point of the pattern part), and then press the key. Specify the point so that it overlaps/connects the part created in step 7. 16 15 18 17 19 20 21 23 22 24 10 Click in the [Input] group of the [Manual Punch] tab. 198 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 200
Using Manual Punch Tool 11 Click points 25 through 27, in order. Click point 28 (last point of the pattern part), and then press the key. Specify the the stitching with the Stitch Simulator" on page 80 • Manually adding or adjusting sewing direction lines in shape patterns afterward allows - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 201
Transferring Data This section describes operations for transferring embroidery designs to embroidery machines. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 202
Manual provided with your embroidery machine. Transferring to a machine by using USB media Designs can be transferred to an embroidery machine compatible with the USB Host function. a The "PE-DESIGN Software Key" cannot be used as USB media. Do not save embroidery files on the "PE-DESIGN Software - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 203
outputting data." appears, indicating that the transfer is finished. Click [OK]. b • For details on transferring designs with this method, refer to the Operation Manual provided with your embroidery machine. • If multiple machines are connected, specify where the data is to be transferred in the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 204
only when a pattern section is selected and there is sufficient space on the media for the selected pattern sections.) cc For details on creating split embroidery designs, refer to "Tutorial 9-1: Creating Split Embroidery Designs" on page 177. 203 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 205
machines. For details, refer to the Operation Manual provided with your embroidery machine. • The Link function cannot be used with the following embroidery designs. Size exceeds the area that can be embroidered with the machine Embroidery designs in a Design Page of a custom size or for the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 206
settings can be specified. When embroidering is started, the following appears in the [Link] dialog box. a b a Transferred design b Queue Displays the data before it is transferred to the embroidery machine. When the machine is ready to start loading the data, data transfer begins. While the data - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 207
after being sent to the [Link] dialog box. In this case, the dialog box appears as shown below. b • Design Database is available to send multiple designs at a time. cc "Sending embroidery designs to machines by using the Link function" on page 250 • With the [Name Drop] function, you can also send - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 208
's ID. For details, refer to the Operation Manual provided with your embroidery machine. • The name of the machine can be changed. For details, refer to "Changing the embroidery machine name appearing with the Link function" on page 208 The embroidery designs are moved to the [Link] dialog box - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 209
10 alphanumeric characters/ symbols) can be specified for the embroidery machine. a • When an embroidery machine is connected to the computer, the embroidery been assigned by the computer, designs cannot be sent from the computer to that embroidery machine. This problem occurs, for example, if a - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 210
Using the Link Function to Embroider From the Computer 209 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 211
Design Center This section describes the basic operations performed in Design Center. A simple step-bystep procedure is provided to create an embroidery pattern from a template image, such as an illustration. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 212
attributes for the lines and regions that are more detailed than those specified with the [Auto Punch] function in Layout & Editing. An embroidery design is created in the following four stages. Step 1 Original Image Stage Step 2 Line Image Stage Step 3 Figure Handle Stage Step 4 Sew Setting - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 213
[Start] screen to show the [All Apps] view. 5 Select the desired image file, and then click [Open]. 2 Click [Design Center] under the title [PE- DESIGN 10] in the screen. a Airplane image is located at: Documents (My documents)\PE-DESIGN 10 \Sample\Design Center. 3 Click . Design Center 212 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 214
Basic Design Center Operations 6 In the image displayed in the [Pick Colors] window, select the colors to be used for the outlines (embroidery lines). be used for the outlines, click [OK]. The line image appears in the Design Page. 2 Move the pointer over the line to be erased, and then click - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 215
Center Operations 2 Drag the pointer to draw a line. To add a point, click in the Design Page. 2 Click [OK]. Design Center b To draw vertical or horizontal lines, hold down the key while moving the pointer. b • If lines are drawn or erased incorrectly, click (Undo button) to undo the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 216
Basic Design Center Operations 3 Move the pointer over the outline so that the shape of the pointer changes to , and then drag the outline. b Drag a handle to change the size or angle. To delete the outline, press the key. 3 Double-click the end point. ■ Adding lines to the figure handle - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 217
Basic Design Center Operations 4 If the point is deleted, the corner is removed. Click the point to be deleted, and then press the key, or click moved or deleted. • To select additional points, hold down the key and click each point, or drag the pointer over the points. ■ Splitting - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 218
Basic Design Center Operations ■ Continuing to the Sew Setting Stage When the Setting Stage We are now going to apply sewing attributes to the different parts of the outline to create the embroidery pattern. ■ Specifying sewing attributes 1 Click the [Sew Setting] tab. 2 To specify the sew type for - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 219
4 Click the desired color. Basic Design Center Operations 7 When using , click the region where the sewing attributes are to be applied. 5 Click the , click the outline where the sewing attributes are to be applied. To change the sewing attributes, repeat steps 1 through 7. Design Center 218 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 220
Basic Design Center Operations a Sewing attributes for region cannot be applied to open regions (regions not fully enclosed in an outline), as shown in the illustration below. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 221
or as outline pattern. Basic Design Center Operations 4 Specify settings for [Import], [Magnification] and [Orientation], and then click [Import]. b For details on the settings [As Stitches] and [As Outlines] beside [Import], refer to "Importing embroidery design from Design Center" on page 94 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 222
6 Help button 7 Reference Window (cc p. 228) Displays all outlines and patterns in the work area, giving you an overview while you work on a detailed area. 8 Design Page 9 Work area 10 Status Bar 11 Refresh Window button cc "Understanding Windows" on page 11 221 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 223
Using the wizard This wizard provides a step-by-step guide for creating embroidery patterns. Click , and then select [Wizard] from the Image] button in the [How do you want to produce embroidery?] dialog box, the [From Image] dialog box appears. a b c d Design Center a b c d e f a From Image - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 224
. Next, click [Select]. For information on using the driver interface, refer to the help manual for that interface, or contact the manufacturer of the interface. • Tips for scanning illustrations for Design Center If the outline is not clear, trace the outline on tracing paper. Better scanning - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 225
page 212. 2 Selecting the colors to be used for the outlines, and then click [OK]. a e d g Click [Preview] to preview the line image in the Design Page. b c f g a Zoom slider Use this slider to adjust the zoom ratio for displaying the image. b Tone slider Use this slider to reduce color tones - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 226
the Pen and Eraser tools, the line image can be drawn freehand in the Design Page. cc "Line Image Stage" on page 213. b In the Line Image Stage, the file will be saved as a .pel file. cc "Saving embroidery patterns" on page 237, and "Drawing a new figure handle image freehand" on page - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 227
[SIZE] slider to set the size. d You will not be able to enlarge the image beyond the limits of the Design Page area. If necessary, click [Design Page Property], and then change the Design Page size. e To create outline data from a part of the image, select the specific area by clicking [Pick Area - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 228
size, select [Custom Size], and then type or select the desired width and height for the Design Page. d To return to the default settings, click [Default]. a • Do not select a hoop size larger than the embroidery hoop that can be used with your machine. • Do not create a Custom Hoop larger than the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 229
Click [Numerical Setting] in the [Edit] group, and then select [Size]. ■ Rotating outlines Rotating manually 1 Select the outline. 2 Move the pointer over the rotation handle. And then drag. Rotating numerically 2 Select the [Reference Window] check box in the [Show/Hide] group. Design Center 228 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 230
Window] can be switched to display either the entire Design Page or only the embroidery pattern. Click the [Pan/Zoom] tab, click . ■ Displaying a different reference image 1 Click the [Image] tab. Displays the entire Design Page. 2 Click [Reference], then click . Displays the entire pattern - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 231
background image 1 Click the [View] tab. 2 Drag the slider, or click or in the [Template] group. Figure Handle Stage Design Center Hide (off) 50% 100% 25% 75% b Press the shortcut key to switch between displaying the image (On (100%)) to displaying it faded at each density (75%, 50% and 25 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 232
the sewing attributes. b In the Sew Setting Stage, the colors of the Design Page and background can be changed from the [Design Settings] dialog box (displayed by clicking the [Option] menu, and then selecting [Design Page Settings].) Setting region/line sewing ■ Region sewing 1 Click the [Sew - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 233
button 2 Line sew type selector ■ Sew type 1 Click in a sew type selector. 1 2 Click the desired sew type. Line sew type Region sew type Design Center 1 Marching lines b When is selected, settings are applied only to a portion of the clicked outline. 3 Click the region or line to apply the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 234
Sew Setting Stage ■ Specifying sewing attributes 1 Click the [View] tab. 2 Select the [Sewing Attributes] check box in the [Show/Hide] group to display the [Sewing Attributes] dialog box. • For region sewing Beginner mode Expert mode a a e b d c e b d c • For line sewing Beginner - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 235
or programmable fill stitches have been selected for the region sewing and [Manual] has been selected as the sewing direction. a An additional color Layout & Editing) cannot be specified with the gradation setting in Design Center. Applying effects to concentric circle and radial stitches In order - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 236
Sew Setting Stage 4 Click the region. The center point ( ) appears. 5 Drag the center point to the desired location. Preventing overlapping stitching of regions (hole sewing) By specifying hole sewing, the stitching in overlapping regions will not be sewn twice. Hole sewing can be set only - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 237
1 Click the [Sew Setting] tab. 2 Click [Sewing Order] in the [Check Design] group. 3 To change the sewing order of a color, select the frame for b • To select additional frames, hold down the or key and select each frame. • The frames containing regions are separated from the frames - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 238
the stitching in the Stitch Simulator 1 Click the [Sew Setting] tab. 2 Click [Stitch Simulator] in the [Check Design] group to view stitching using the stitch simulator. Saving embroidery patterns The file can be saved at each stage. ■ Overwriting Click , and then select [Save] from the command - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 239
. • In the Figure Handle Stage and the Sew Setting Stage, pattern data is saved as a .pem file. a If you select a file type of a previous software version, saved .pem files can be opened with that version of the software; however, some information may be lost. Sew Setting Stage Design Center 238 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 240
Sew Setting Stage 239 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 241
Design Database Using Design Database, the created embroidery data can be managed. In addition, while viewing images of the file contents, the files can be organized, or multiple embroidery designs can be transferred to embroidery machines. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 242
(displayed in the writing list) to the unselected state. 9 Writing list Displays the list of designs to be written to the original card, USB media or embroidery machine. 10 Add button Adds the design selected in the contents pane to the writing/transfer list. 11 Writing box display/non-display - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 243
in the bottom-left corner of the [Start] screen to show the [All Apps] view. 2 Click [Design Database] under the title [PE- DESIGN 10] in the screen. 3 Click a folder in the folder pane. All embroidery files in the folder are displayed in the contents pane on the right. b • The displayed files - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 244
one folder to another on the same drive, hold down the key while dragging the embroidery design. • To move the file from one folder to another on different drives, hold down the key while dragging the embroidery design. • The file can also be removed from the current folder (or copied - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 245
that you want to delete. 2 In the contents pane, select the name of the embroidery design. 3 Press the key. The file is moved to the Recycle Bin. Changing how files are displayed The embroidery designs in the contents pane can be displayed as large thumbnails or small thumbnails, or - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 246
Layout & Editing 1 In the folder pane, select the folder containing the embroidery design that you want to open in Layout & Editing. a Be sure to select a folder that contains .pes files. 2 In the contents pane, select the .pes file. 3 Click [File], then [Open in Layout & Editing]. Importing files - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 247
the USB media into the computer. • If the design is to be transferred directly to an embroidery machine, connect the embroidery machine to the computer. For details on transferring design, refer to the Operation Manual provided with your embroidery machine. • In order to use the Link function to - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 248
with the USB Host function. a The "PE-DESIGN Software Key" cannot be used as USB media. a b c d a Sends designs to the USB media. b Sends designs directly to an embroidery machine. c Sends designs to the USB card writer. d Sends designs to embroidery machine(s) by using the Link function. b If - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 249
. For details on changing the name (volume label) for the USB media, refer to the manual provided with the USB media. ■ Transferring directly to a machine's memory Designs can be transferred to embroidery machines that can be connected to a computer using a USB cable. 4. Select from the [Send To - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 250
maximum for the hoop selected in step 6, that file cannot be added to the writing list. Only the embroidery designs displayed in the writing list will be written to the original card. b • Embroidery files can also be added to the writing list by right-clicking the file, then clicking [Add to Writing - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 251
Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines 10 When a message appears, indicating that writing is finished, click [OK]. b Patterns created on a custom-sized Design Page are written to cards split into their various hoop sections. cc Note of "Transferring to a machine by using an original card" on - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 252
the modification date range (from when to when). When searching for .pes files, the following conditions can also be specified. i Design Name Type the design name in the box. j Category In the box, type specific characters or the embroidery category. k Author In the box, type the author's name to be - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 253
Converting Embroidery Design Files to Different Formats Embroidery design files can easily be converted to a file of one of the other formats (.pes, .dst, .exp, .pcs, .hus, .vip, .shv, .jef, .sew, .csd, or .xxx). 1 In the folder pane, select the folder containing the embroidery design that - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 254
be previewed. PES files (version 4.0 or later) b Select [Color changes] beside [Color List] to display the thread color change information in the color list. Select [Total colors] to display the information for all thread colors in the color list. cc "Checking embroidery design information" on - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 255
b • Non-PES files and PES files (version 3.0 or earlier) Checking Embroidery Designs Design Database • If the Design Page size was set to [Custom Size] or if [Hoop Size] was set to a multiposition hoop (100 × 172 mm or 130 × 300 mm) or a jumbo - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 256
a number of formats. Select among the following modes according to your preferences. Printing Images of all embroidery designs in the selected folder can be printed as a catalog or as an instruction guide. 4 Select [Color List] c. Color changes The thread color information for each color change is - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 257
containing the sewing information (file name, dimensions, number of stitches, number of colors, file path, file properties (.pes files only) and the names of thread colors and thread numbers) for selected embroidery designs can be outputted. 1 In the folder pane, select the folder containing the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 258
Outputting a Catalog of Embroidery Designs 257 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 259
Programmable Stitch Creator Programmable Stitch Creator allows you to create and edit stitch patterns, which can then be used as programmable fill stitches or motif stitches in both Layout & Editing and Design Center. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 260
Fill/stamp stitch patterns • These patterns can be used as stamp patterns and for sewing with the programmable fill stitch in Layout & Editing or Design Center. • These patterns can be created with a single line or with multiple lines. In addition, these patterns can be used to create an embossing - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 261
stitch Creator] under the title [PE-DESIGN 10] in the screen. 3 Click , and then select [Open] from the command list. The pattern file can be found at the following location. For example, (Drive where PE-DESIGN was installed)\Program Files (x86)\Brother\PEDESIGN 10\Pattern. b To view the data - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 262
be changed. cc "Changing the grid settings" on page 273 4 Double-click (5) (end point). 4 3 Lines are drawn along the top and bottom edges of the Design Page. b In order to create an effect, the lines must form a closed region. 5 261 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 263
Creating Fill/Stamp Stitch Pattern 2 Click [Region (engrave)] in the [Tools] group, and then click the first and fourth wave regions. b To remove the embossing/engraving effect, use the [Region (reset)] tool. Click [Region (reset)] in the [Tools] group, and then click a region with an effect - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 264
[Region sew] section. 7 Click the edited fill/stamp stitch pattern, and then click [OK]. The pattern is applied to the inside regions of the embroidery pattern. b • A fill/stamp stitch pattern can also be applied as a stamp by using the Stamp Tools. cc "Applying and editing stamps" on page 58 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 265
pattern. ■ Scaling patterns Drag a handle of the selected pattern to adjust its size. Drag the rotation handle to rotate the pattern. b • If the key is held down while a handle is dragged, the pattern is enlarged or reduced from the center of the pattern. • Click [Flip Vertically] in the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 266
to the new location. • To insert a point, click the line to add a new point. A new point appears selected. • To delete the point, click the key. or press b • If a line is composed of two points and you delete one of them, the entire line is deleted. • To select multiple points, hold - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 267
Creating Motif Stitch Pattern Creating Motif Stitch Pattern Now, we will create a new motif stitch pattern. Motif stitch patterns are created in Motif mode. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Enter motif mode Shaping a single line to create motif stitch pattern Saving the created motif stitch pattern - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 268
move the point horizontally or vertically, hold down the key while dragging it. • Pressing the arrow keys moves the selected point one grid mark in the direction of the direction of the arrow on the key. • To delete a selected point, press the key. • These patterns can be applied in - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 269
sewing attributes" on page 54 7 Click the created motif stitch pattern, and then click [OK]. The pattern is applied to the outlines of the embroidery pattern. b A motif stitch pattern can be used when the motif stitch, piping stitch or stippling stitch has been selected as the sew type of - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 270
Blue square: Start point Red square: End point 3 To select a single point, click an empty square. To select multiple points, hold down the key while clicking the points, or dragging the pointer over the points. 2 Drag the handle to adjust the selected pattern(s) to the desired size. b • If - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 271
Creator Window Programmable Stitch Creator Window 3 1 4 2 6 7 5 8 1 Application button 2 Ribbon 3 Quick Access Toolbar 4 Help button 5 Preview window (cc p. 272 ) Shows how the pattern will be sewn. 6 Design Page 7 Work area 8 Status Bar cc "Understanding Windows" on page 11 270 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 272
Hide (off) 50% 100% 25% 75% b • This function is not available if no template image has been imported into the work area. • Press the shortcut key to switch between displaying the image (On (100%)) to displaying it faded at each density (75%, 50% and 25%) to hiding the image (Off - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 273
Programmable Stitch Creator Preview Window Preview Window 1 Click the [View] tab. 2 To switch between displaying and hiding the [Preview] window, select or unselect the [Preview Window] check box in the [View] group. Saving Patterns Overwriting Click , and then select [Save] from the command list - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 274
[Save]. b Saved files can be used in Layout & Editing or Design Center. cc "Using the edited fill/stamp stitch patterns in Layout & grid lines is changed to 1/ 32 of the Design Page width. Medium The spacing of the grid lines is changed to 1/ 16 of the Design Page width. Wide The spacing of the grid - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 275
Font Creator User-defined fonts can be created using Font Creator. These fonts can be recalled to be used in Layout & Editing. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 276
font character pattern Creating an embroidery pattern using the created font characters Step 1 Selecting a character to be created 1 Click the down arrow in the bottom-left corner of the [Start] screen to show the [All Apps] view. 2 Click [Font Creator] under the title [PE- DESIGN 10] in the screen - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 277
and to the left and right of the sample image. Use these lines as guides for adjusting the [Base Line], [Capital Line] and [Set Lines]. • If no template image has been imported into the work area. • Press the shortcut key to switch between displaying the image (On (100%)) to displaying it - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 278
, and then select the desired tool from [Manual Punching Tools]. 3 Click , and then click in the Design Page to specify points (1) (start point) through (4). 13 24 : Straight block-type punching patterns (region sewing). (Shortcut key: ) : Curved block-type punching patterns (region sewing - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 279
in the [Character] group, and then select "g" from the list. 7 Click [Manual Punch], select click points (12) through (13). , and then 12 3 Import point of the entire pattern), or click point (14) and press the key. 4 In the same way that "T" was adjusted, change the character size and - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 280
(8) through (24). , and then 1 2 1 Mean Line 2 Descender Line 6 Click [Manual Punch], select click points (1) through (7). , and then 16 15 1311 9 8 14 10 12 20 18 22 17 19 21 24 23 1 2 7 3 4 5 6 8 Click [Manual Punch], select , and then click points (25) through (26). 26 25 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 281
Click [Manual Punch] and select Next, click points (39) through (46), and then double-click point (47) (end point), or click point (47) and press the key. 39 41 40 46 44 42 43 47 45 For example, (Drive where PE-DESIGN was installed)\Program Files (x86)\Brother\PEDESIGN 10\MyFont. And - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 282
group, and then select from [Text Tools]. 5 Click in the Design Page. Input the text, and then press the key or click the Design Page. 4 Click in the Font selector, and then select "My font 1". cc "Creating Embroidery Patterns Containing Text" on page 100 Fonts created in Font Creator - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 283
Access Toolbar 4 Help button 5 Preview Window (cc p. 289) Shows how the stitch pattern will be sewn. 6 Design Page 7 Guidelines (fixed) (cc p. 283) 8 Guidelines (movable) (cc p. 283) 9 Work area 10 Status Bar cc "Understanding Windows" on page 11 Font Creator Window 4 6 8 5 8 282 Font Creator - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 284
Page guidelines The standard guidelines for creating fonts are shown in the Design Pages. The contents of each of the guidelines are as shown below. e b c a d f g 1 1 Triangle icon a Base Line b Capital Line The font's standard height will be from - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 285
[Open] from the command list. 2 The created font is saved in the [MyFont] folder at the following location. (Drive where PE-DESIGN was installed)\Program Files (x86)\Brother\PE- DESIGN 10\MyFont 3 To open a file, select it, and then click [Open], or double-click the file's icon. Font Creator 284 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 286
box in the upper-left corner is a space. Click this box to select a space. a If any part of the character pattern extends off the Design Page when a different character is selected, a message appears. Before selecting a different character, edit the character pattern so that no part extends off the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 287
3 Click [Add]. Selecting a Character and Preparing the Template 3 From the [Font] selector, select the font. From the [Style] selector, select the character style. And then click [OK]. Font Creator 4 To delete a registered character, select the character, and then click [Remove]. The box is - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 288
. ■ Scaling patterns Drag a handle of the selected pattern to adjust its size. Drag the rotation handle to rotate the pattern. b • If the key is held down while a handle is dragged, the pattern is enlarged or reduced from the center of the pattern. • Click [Flip] in the [Edit/Arrange] - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 289
, click the line to add a new point. A new point appears selected (as a small black square or circle). • To delete the point, click the key. or press cc For details on the commands To Straight, To Curve, To Smooth, To Symmetry and To Cusp, "Transforming straight lines into curves or - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 290
back one position in the sewing order. : To move to the end of the sewing order. To change the sewing order, click [OK]. Previewing the embroidery pattern 1 Click the [View] tab. 2 To switch between displaying and hiding the [Preview Window], select or unselect the [Preview Window] check box in the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 291
Checking the Created Font Patterns Checking and selecting from the list of created characters A list of characters included in the font file currently being edited can be viewed. 1 Click the [Home] tab. 2 Click [Browse Characters] in the [Character] group. To select a character, click the character, - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 292
from the command list. For example, (Drive where PE-DESIGN was installed)\Program Files (x86)\Brother\PEDESIGN 10\MyFont And then type in the file name, then Saved files can be used in Layout & Editing. cc "Creating an embroidery pattern using the created font characters" on page 281 • If Layout & - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 293
Changing the Settings Changing the Settings Changing the drawing mode There are two drawing modes in Font Creator. • Fill mode Blocks appear filled in. In this mode, the overlapping positions of patterns can be viewed better. Scaling/Moving the background image Click [Modify Template] in the [ - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 294
Changing the Settings Changing the grid settings 1 Click the [View] tab. 2 Specify the grid settings in the [Grid] group. a b d c a To display the grid, select the [Show Grid] check box. b To display the grid as solid lines, select the [with Axes] check box. c In the [Interval] box, select the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 295
Supplement This section provides hints and detailed techniques for creating even more attractive embroidery. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 296
the key is held down. software allows you to create a wide variety of embroidery patterns and supports embroidery machine model. We recommend that you make a trial sewing sample with your sewing data before sewing on the final material. Remember to sew your trial drawn. With Design Center, the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 297
Sewing Wide Areas • For best sewing results, set [Under sewing] to [On] when sewing wide regions. cc For more details, refer to "Under sewing" on page 331. • Changing the [Sewing Direction] setting prevents pulling-in or puckering of the stitching. • When embroidering, use stabilizer material - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 298
the thread according to the PES data settings. a For details on the jump stitch trimming function of the machine, refer to the Operation Manual provided with your embroidery machine. ■ Specifying trimming settings in Layout & Editing 1 Select box. in the [Design Settings] dialog cc "Specifying - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 299
Changing Various Settings Changing Various Settings Customizing the window ■ Quick Access Toolbar commands ■ Quick Access Toolbar/Ribbon A menu appears when in the [Quick Access Toolbar] is clicked. Click [More commands] to add or remove the commands appearing in the list of the [Quick Access - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 300
be returned to their default displays. cc "Customizing Shortcut keys" on page 301 ■ Using access keys When the key is pressed, a KeyTip (label showing the letter of the access key) appears on each command. On the keyboard, press the key corresponding to the command that you wish to use. To - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 301
the commands appearing in the [Quick Access Toolbar] and settings for the application's appearance can be selected, and also the settings on shortcut keys, jump stitches, thread charts can be specified or changed. Follow the procedure described below to display the [Options] dialog box. Click , and - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 302
keys are to be specified. 5 Click [OK] in the [Options] dialog box. ■ Editing user thread charts For detailed instructions, see "Editing user thread color lists" on page 192. ■ Specifying the number of jumps in embroidery design . DST Export Setting When .pes files are output, jump stitches with thread - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 303
with our multi-needle embroidery machines. Before these settings can be specified, select under [Machine Type] in the [Design Settings] dialog box. system unit For detailed instructions, see "System unit" on page 20. ■ Adjusting the screen calibration For detailed instructions, see "Adjusting - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 304
Attributes] pane, and then press the key. b If Japanese or Korean can be entered embroidery patterns, select a font where all lines are as thick as possible, such as with a Block font. 5 After selecting all of the desired characters, click [Copy] to copy the characters. 6 Click in the Design - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 305
Use of This Application Displaying the embroidery designs in PES format as thumbnails Embroidery files in PES format can be viewed as thumbnails with Explorer (Windows® Explorer in Windows® 7 and File Explorer in Windows® 8.1). It helps you to manage embroidery designs more easily. To display - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 306
For Making an Effective Use of This Application 305 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 307
Menus/Tools and Reference This section lists the various Ribbon commands and tools in each application window. For details on each command and tool, refer to the corresponding page in this manual. This section also contains font samples and information on the various sewing attributes. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 308
1 New 2 Open 3 Save 4 Save As 5 Print 6 Design Property 7 Design Settings 8 Fabric Selector 9 Wizard 10 Export Ribbon menu tabs ■ Home tab 25 0A B G J Modify Overlap 19 Group 20 Applique Wizard 21 Embroidered Patch Wizard 22 Cutwork Wizard 23 Sew Embroidery M Reference p. 77 p. 78 p. 91 p. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 309
p. 150 p. 153 p. 152 p. 152 p. 153 p. 153 No. Menu 7 Delete Image 8 Auto Punch Wizard 9 Cross Stitch Wizard 10 Photo Stitch 1 Wizard 11 Photo Stitch 2 Wizard 12 Import to Design Center 8 A D E Reference p. 153 p. 132 p. 135 p. 139 p. 144 p. 149 1 2 35 No. Menu 1 Solid View 2 Stitch View - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 310
Setting 8 Line color Reference p. 31 p. 106 p. 107 p. 109 p. 108 p. 108 p. 110 p. 117 ■ Outline tab (Shapes (Outline)) 234 8 9 No. Menu 9 Text Outline Sew Type 10 Region color 11 Text Body Sew Type 12 Edit Text 13 Convert to Blocks 14 Convert to Stitches 15 Convert to Outline Reference p. 117 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 311
2 Edge radius 3 Line color Reference p. 31 p. 61 p. 65 No. Menu 4 Line sew type 5 Region color 6 Region sew type ■ Manual Punch tab (Shapes (Manual Punch)) 2 Reference p. 65 p. 65 p. 65 13 4 5 6 7 No. Menu 1 Select Tools 2 Straight Block 3 Curved Block 4 Running Reference p. 31 p. 197 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 312
Line 6 Edit Point 7 Delete Point 8 Split at Point ■ Stitches tab (Stitches) Reference p. 31 p. 42 p. 52 p. 53 p. 53 p. 70 p. 67 p. 67 No. Menu 9 Line color 10 Line sew type 11 Region color 12 Region sew type 13 Convert to Stitches 14 Create Offset Lines 15 Create Floral Pattern Reference p. 65 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 313
Center Application button menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 Design Center No. Menu 1 Wizard 2 New Line Image 3 New Figure Data 4 Open 5 Save 6 Save As Reference p. 222 p. 225 p. 227 p. 223 p. 237 p. 237 Ribbon menu tabs ■ Original - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 314
6 Cut 7 Copy 8 Paste 9 Duplicate ■ View tab 2 4 Reference p. 214 p. 215 p. 215 - - - - - - No. Menu 10 Delete 11 Split at Point 12 Flip vertically 13 Flip horizontally 14 Numerical Setting 15 Import Figure 16 Design Page Settings 17 To Line image 18 To Sew setting Reference p. 216 p. 216 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 315
■ Sew Setting tab Design Center 1234 56 7 No. Menu 1 Region Tool 2 Line Tools 3 Hole Sew Tool 4 Stamp Tools 5 Zoom Tools 6 Pan Tool 7 Color ■ View tab 8 9 0A B C Reference p. 231 p. 232 p. 235 p. 236 - - p. 232 No. Menu 8 Sew Type 9 Sewing Order 10 Preview 11 Realistic Preview 12 Stitch - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 316
Design Database Design Database List of menus ■ File menu Menu Open in Layout & Editing Import Into Layout & Editing Create New Folder Convert Format Delete Search Toolbar - - - - - - ■ Edit menu - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 317
■ Option menu Menu Select mm System Unit inch Link DST Settings ■ Help menu Menu Instruction Manual Customer Support Design Database Toolbar - - - Reference p. 20 p. 250 p. 301 Menu Application Color Blue Black Silver Aqua Toolbar Reference - p. 302 Toolbar - - Reference p. 4 p. 5 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 318
(Engrave) Tool 6 Region (Emboss) Tool 7 Cut ■ View tab Reference p. 264 p. 264 p. 261 p. 262 p. 262 p. 262 - No. Menu 8 Copy 9 Paste 10 Duplicate 11 Delete 12 Flip vertically 13 Flip horizontally Reference - - - p. 269 p. 264 p. 264 1 2 34 5 No. Menu 1 Open Template 2 Background Image - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 319
Home tab 69 A BC H 1 2 3 4 57 8 0 D E F G IJ No. Menu 1 Select Object Tool 2 Edit Point Tool 3 Manual Punch Tool 4 Zoom Tool 5 Pan Tool 6 Cut 7 Copy 8 Paste 9 Duplicate 10 Delete Reference p. 287 p. 288 p. 277 - - - - - - p. 288 No. Menu 11 Previous Character 12 Select Character 13 Next - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 320
Mode 5 Preview Window 89 0 Reference p. 275 p. 292 p. 292 p. 292 p. 289 No. Menu 6 Show/Hide Status Bar 7 Show Grid 8 Show Grid with Axes 9 Snap to Grid 10 Grid Spacing Reference p. 282 p. 293 p. 293 p. 293 p. 293 319 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 321
Sewing Attributes Sewing Attributes The sewing attributes for each sew type are first set to their default settings; however, by changing the settings of the sewing attributes, you can create custom stitching. cc For more details, refer to "Line sewing attributes" on page 325 and "Region sewing - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 322
Sewing Attributes Region sew types Satin Stitch (cc p. 331) Fill Stitch (cc p. 333) Programmable Fill Stitch (Prog. Fill Stitch) Piping Stitch (cc p. 336) (cc p. 333) Motif Stitch (cc p. 337) Cross Stitch (cc p. 338) Concentric Circle Stitch (cc p. 338) Radial Stitch (cc p. 338) Spiral Stitch - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 323
Motif Stitch Pattern Motif Name motif001 Pattern Motif Name motif020 Pattern motif002 motif021 motif003 motif022 motif004 motif023 motif005 motif024 motif006 motif025 motif007 motif026 motif008 motif027 motif009 motif028 motif010 motif029 motif011 motif030 motif012 motif031 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 324
Sewing Attributes Motif Name motif079 Pattern motif080 motif081 motif082 motif083 motif084 Motif Name motif085 Pattern motif086 motif087 motif088 motif089 Prog. Fill Stitch Pattern Fill Pattern Name net1 Pattern Fill Pattern Name pat9 Pattern net2 pat10 net3 pat11 net4 pat12 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 325
Fill Pattern Name tatami4 Pattern tatami5 wave1 Fill Pattern Name wave2 Pattern wave3 wave4 Sewing Attributes Menus/Tools and Reference 324 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 326
Sewing Attributes ■ Line sewing attributes The available attributes differ depending on the selected sew type. cc "Specifying sewing attributes" on page 54 Zigzag Stitch Off On Under sewing Zigzag width Narrow Wide Coarse Fine Density Off On Half Stitch The inside stitching is dense. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 327
Sewing Attributes Motif Stitch 1 2 Maintain aspect ratio H-Arrange (horizontal arrangement) Select a pattern for the motif stitch. Click to display the [Browse] dialog box. Select a folder, and then select the desired pattern (.pmf file) from the list of patterns that appears. Specify the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 328
Sewing Attributes Stem Stitch Width Spacing Angle Stitch Type Start/End Type Connection Points Narrow Wide Narrow Wide 45° 135° Triple Single Feed Run cc "If the entry/exit points of sewing have been changed" on page 330 This sewing attribute is available only when a text pattern is - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 329
E/V Stitch E Stitch 1 2 3 Run time(s) Stroke time(s) Sewing Attributes Select the E Stitch or the V Stitch. 1 Interval Narrow 2 Stroke width Short 3 Run pitch Narrow Specify the number of times the line is sewn. 1 time Specify the number of times each stroke is sewn. 1 time Wide - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 330
Sewing Attributes Chain Stitch Stitch Type Size Time Triangular Smaller 1 time Diamond-shaped Larger 6 time Arrange Start/End Type Connection Points Cutting Leave uncut sections Use Feed Run cc "If the entry/exit points of sewing have been changed" on page 330 This sewing attribute is - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 331
a • After changing the Start/End Type, check the stitching with the stitch simulator. cc "Checking the stitching with the Stitch Simulator" on page 80 • Embroidery patterns where the Start/End Type of line sewing with the motif stitch, have been changed or optimized in an application earlier than - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 332
layer of zigzag shaped and piping stitches) Double • For regions in Design Center Single Double [Density] Select [Dense], [Medium] or [Light Automatically varies the sewing direction according to the shape of the region. [Manual] [Auto] Off On Half Stitch To specify half stitching, select the - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 333
Sewing Attributes Running Stitch Path The inside of region setting is not available if the [Gradation] check box is selected. This cannot be specified under the following conditions. • The sewing direction is set to [Auto]. • Text patterns • When a feathered edge is specified Inside of region - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 334
Sewing Attributes Fill Stitch Under sewing Density Direction cc "Satin Stitch" on page 331 Stitch Type Specify the shape of the returning ends of the stitching. This cannot be specified if the sewing direction is set to [Auto]. Half Stitch Running Stitch Path Step pitch cc "Half Stitch" on - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 335
Sewing Attributes Programmable fill 1 2 Maintain aspect ratio Direction row Click to display the [Browse] dialog box. Select a folder, and then select the desired pattern (.pas file) from the list of patterns that appears. Specify the pattern size. The pattern can be enlarged or reduced while - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 336
different settings. Examples of programmable fill stitching: Example 1 Stitch direction: 45° (default) Example 2 Stitch direction: 90° Example 3 Stitch direction: 0° cc "Changing the display of the embroidery design" on page 78, and "Programmable Stitch Creator" on page 258 335 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 337
Sewing Attributes Piping Stitch Stitching is created to run through the length of blocks. Direction This cannot be specified for patterns with multiple sewing direction lines. 135° 90° 45° 180° 0° 225° 270° 315° Specify settings for the following if the motif stitch pattern is not used. - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 338
Sewing Attributes Motif Stitch Motif Select the pattern to be used for the motif stitch. [Pattern1 only] [Pattern2 only] [Pattern1 and 2] Pattern1/Pattern2 Pattern and size of the motif stitch patterns Maintain aspect ratio H-Arrange V-Arrange H-Offset (horizontal spacing) Specify settings - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 339
Sewing Attributes Cross Stitch Size Smaller Times Single Larger Triple Concentric Circle Stitch, Radial Stitch and Spiral Stitch For details on moving the center point of the concentric circle stitch and the radial stitch, refer to "Moving the center point and stitch pattern reference point" - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 340
Sewing Attributes Net Fill Stitch Pattern Specify the pattern to be used for the net fill stitch. Fine Coarse Spacing Direction The pattern is finer. The pattern is coarser. cc "Motif Stitch" in the "Region sewing attributes" on page 337 Zigzag Net Fill Stitch Pattern Under sewing Zigzag - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 341
Min. size 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 8 mm (0.31") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 342
mm (0.35") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 9 mm (0.35") 10 mm (0.39") 8 mm (0.31") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 9 mm (0.35") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 343
Extra Bold Text Outlines Min. size 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 15 mm (0.59") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 10 mm (0.39") 13 mm (0.51 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 344
Font List No. Font Name 08 Block 07 SR 09 Germany S 10 Riesa S Text Outlines Monogram Size 4-6 mm (0.160.24") 5-6 mm (0.200.24") 5-6 mm (0.200.24") Symbol Font Name Diamond Text Outlines Script 343 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 345
of removable storage devices. If it does not appear, unplug the "PE-DESIGN Software Key", and then plug it in again. Leave it plugged in, and uninstall, then re-install PE-DESIGN 10. When trying to upgrade from an older version, the message "Cannot connect to the Internet." or "The server could - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 346
Troubleshooting Problem The error message "Unexpected file format" appears. or Your embroidery pattern or image cannot be opened. Possible Cause Cause File Format Solution .pes The data may be corrupted. .phc (machine embroidery format) When opening an embroidery pattern (Application button - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 347
PE-DESIGN 10 New Features of PE-DESIGN 10 New PE-DESIGN Security Device • The PE-DESIGN Software Key replaces the card writer as the security device for PE-DESIGN 10. (cc p. 7) Displaying Thumbnails of Embroidery Files • Embroidery (PES 51) • Blocks entered with Manual Punch tools can be edited as - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 348
New Features of PE-DESIGN 10 Additional and Enhanced Wizards • The Embroidered Patch Wizard has been added. cc p. 88, 97, 255) • The Import pane has been enhanced. From this pane, embroidery patterns can be easily added to the Design Page. (cc p. 13) • The Measure tool has been improved. (cc p. 78) - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 349
194 Customer Support 5 Cutting Design Center 211, 312 Design Database 240, 315 Design Page Property 14, 18, 183, 227 Design Page size 14, 18, 227 Multi-position hoops 183 Design Property 12, 88 Design Settings 14, 227 Displaying Background images 271 Color pane 46 Details 244 Embroidery - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 350
Scaling 152 Importing .pem files 222 Background images 271 Clipboard images 151, 222 Embroidery patterns 13, 91, 245 From Design Center 94 From original cards 92, 250 Images 150, 222 Import pane 13 Link Function 204, 250 Lock 86 M Machine Type 14, 227, 241 Manual punch 197, 277, 310 - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 351
300 Organizing embroidery patterns 243 Outline 8, 116 Convert to Outline 76 Converted from text 116 Text 118 Output Template 103 To Clipboard 153 To File 153 Oval 60 P Pan 77, 214 Pattern 8 Pattern information 88, 253 Adding comments 88 Multi-position hoops 186 PE-DESIGN Software Key - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 352
82, 236 Editing 84 Optimaze 38 Sewing Order pane 12 Shape patterns 8 Shortcut keys 301 Show grid 12, 18 Small Text 118 Snap to grid 18 Solid View 78 Special colors 48 Spiral stitch 321, 338 Split embroidery designs 177 Split Stitch data 42, 73, 74, 216 Stabilizer 179 Stage To figure - Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 | Instruction Manual - Page 353
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Before using this software, first read the Reference Guide for details on installing or upgrading the software.
In addition, be sure to read this Instruction Manual before using the software.
We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
Personal Embroidery Design Software System
Instruction Manual