In the process I learned more about digitizing.
1. When in doubt about what a control means: Check the help file.
example: I wanted a less dense e-stitch for the edge of an applique. I saw "adjust density" - so I lowered the number, which made sense to me. The piece got tossed away. Still I didn't read the help file. (foolish man!) Instead the stitch got more dense. It worked okay but the e-stitch looks like a satin stitch. In reality you need to increase the number to make it less dense. It is in the help file.
2. You will need to be ready to sew out the design more than one time. If it works the first time you are just really lucky.
3. The simulated stitching will show you some things that you can fix BUT,
4. It is important to watch the file stitch out on the machine. You can see things that you can correct.
So here are my stitch-outs:
Now some photo notes. When taking a picture of white fabric with stabilizer that has been torn away....lay the entire piece over a WHITE surface (not shiny wood) so that the stabilizer doesn't show through. In reality you don't see the stabilizer AND it will wash away.
I hope you learned something from this - I know I did.
12 comments:
Looks like an awesome program. And again, you make me want an embroidery machine!
Looks like you are having lots of fun and mastering the program at the same time.
Wonderful designs....you must be having fun learning all of these things and able to adjust and go on if it doesn't work out. Fantastic!!
What type of machine are you using, Gene?
Gene - there are only two kinds of embroiderers, those who do a test stitch out and those who wished they had done a test stitch out. Sounds like you are having fun digitizing. I love it!
I got my eq stitch last week and haven't had time to play. You are making it look so easy
My Dad always says "when all else fails read the directions". Sometimes I remember and sometimes I don't.
Looks like you are having fun and learning a lot.
You have so many possibilities with your embroidery machine! hmmm I think reading the directions might save you alot of headaches though :) (just a suggestion!)
You are so talented and very patient!!
Looks great! I have wanted to learn to digitize but haven't had the patience lately.
look great!!
I think you stitch outs look very nice. I hope to see more.
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