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Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage)
Notes on programmable fill stitches
When setting the sew type and pattern directions of
a programmable fill stitch, lines will not be sewn if
the sew type and pattern direction settings cause a
stitch to be sewn in the same direction as a line in
the stitch pattern.
Use the Preview function to view exactly how the
stitch pattern will be sewn, and then set the stitch
direction and pattern direction according to the
selected sew type or to the effect that you want to
produce. To get an even better view, make test
samples of different settings.
Examples of programmable fill stitching:
c
“Previewing the Sewing Image” on
page 102 and “Programmable Stitch
Creator” on page 208
Creating a gradation
With a satin stitch, fill stitch or programmable fill
stitch, the density of the color can be adjusted at
various locations to create a custom gradation
pattern.
1.
In Expert mode of the
Sewing Attribute
Setting
dialog box, select the
Gradation
check box.
2.
Click
Pattern
.
→
The
Gradation Pattern Setting
dialog
box appears.
3.
To select a preset gradation pattern, click the
desired pattern under
Select pattern
.
4.
Move the sliders to adjust the density of the
gradation pattern.
b
Memo:
The preview area shows the setting changes
that you make.
5.
Click
OK
.
b
Memo:
To close the dialog box without applying the
changes to the gradation pattern, click
Cancel
.
Example 1
Stitch direction: 45° (default)
Example 2
Stitch direction: 90°
Example 3
Stitch direction: 0°
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