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Important Embroidery Information
Choosing an embroidery motif
simple motifs with a low stitch count are suitable for ►
embroidery on fine fabric
large-scale, densely embroidered motifs ►
(e.g. with multiple color and embroidery direction
changes) are suitable for medium and heavy weight
fabrics
Embroidery test
always stitch an embroidery test on a sample fabric. ►
Adjust color, thread quality, needle, stitch density,
tension, etc. to suit the motif if necessary
for the test use the same fabric and stabilizer that you
►
will use on the project
Scaling/Sizing motifs
motifs can be scaled/sized with using the on-screen ►
icons and with Art Design on the PC
for the majority of embroidery motifs and fonts, ►
increasing and decreasing in a range of 20 % produces
the most satisfactory results
General