Brother International PE-DESIGN 10 Instruction Manual - Page 296

For Basic Operations For Basic Operations Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns Imported stitch patterns can be enlarged or reduced in Layout & Editing in the following three ways. 1 Stitch patterns can be simply enlarged/reduced. 2 Stitch patterns can be enlarged/reduced while the key is held down. 3 Using the [Convert to Blocks] tools, stitch patterns can be enlarged/reduced after being converted to a group of shape patterns with multiple sewing direction lines. With method 1, the stitching will become more dense or light without the number of stitches sewn changing. In other words, greatly enlarging or reducing the pattern changes the quality of the embroidery since the thread density is adjusted. Use this method when only slightly enlarging/ reducing the stitch pattern. With method 2, the size of the pattern is changed while maintaining the thread density and needle drop point pattern. However, if the original thread density and needle drop point pattern in the stitch pattern are not uniform, the thread density and needle drop point pattern may not be maintained, even by using this method. Enlarge/reduce the pattern while checking the preview. Do not use this method when only slightly enlarging/reducing the stitch pattern. With method 3, the thread density is maintained while the pattern is enlarged/reduced. However, the needle drop point pattern is not entirely maintained. Use this method when you wish to change the stitching or shape. Do not use this method when only slightly enlarging/reducing the stitch pattern. a This software allows you to create a wide variety of embroidery patterns and supports wider ranges for the setting of the sewing attributes (thread density, sewing pitch, etc.). However, the final result also depends on your particular 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 sample on the same type of fabric as your final material and to use the same needle and the same machine embroidery thread. Sewing Direction In order to limit pulling or puckering, select a stitch direction perpendicular to the larger edge of the area. Pulling or puckering more likely to occur Pulling or puckering less likely to occur Sewing Order After creating an embroidery pattern made of several different parts (in Layout & Editing or Design Center), be sure to check the sewing order and correct it if necessary. With Layout & Editing, the default sewing order is the order in which the elements are drawn. With Design Center, the default sewing order is the order in which the sewing attributes are applied. Be careful when changing the sewing order since overlapping areas may be incorrectly positioned. 295