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Table of Contents How To Use the Manuals..................... 3 Reference Guide .......................................... 3 Instruction Manual (PDF format) .................. 3 Getting Started ..................................... 4 Introduction....................................................... 4 Package contents ........................................ 4 Precautions for using the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" .............................................. 4 Installation .................................
Navigating This Guide for Best Results Installation steps Follow this initial steps to install the software. .... Installing PE-DESIGN 10 (For all users) .... Activating the “PE-DESIGN Software Key” (For upgrade users only) For people who want to learn basic application operations Getting Started Creating the Desired Embroidery Pattern I am... .... a PE-DESIGN beginner. .... interested in reviewing basic operations.
How To Use the Manuals Reference Guide Read this guide before using the software. The guide begins with procedures for installing the software or upgrading from a previous version and includes precautions and tips for using this software. The second half is filled with tutorials that use key features to create embroidery patterns as well as project examples. • Installation section 1) Read the information about verifying the package contents and installation preparation.
Getting Started Introduction Package contents Check that the following items are included. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service. PE-DESIGN Software Key Containing the software and Instruction Manual (PDF format) Strap Reference Guide (this manual) Positioning sheet Instruction Manual PRODUCT ID Key envelope (Only for upgrade customers from previous versions to PE-DESIGN 10) PRODUCT ID is printed on a strip of paper.
Installation • Keep the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" away from high humidity, direct sunlight, static electricity and strong shocks. Furthermore, do not bend the "PE-DESIGN Software Key". • Before installing, back up the installer stored on the "PE-DESIGN Software Key". • If the installed application is not operating properly, perform the installation again. • Before activating the "PE-DESIGN Software Key", run [PE-DESIGN 10 (Layout & Editing)] as an administrator.
Installation Installation Procedure The installation procedure will differ depending on the software that you have. For first-time users of PEDESIGN 10, install the full version of PE-DESIGN 10. For users upgrading from PE-DESIGN version 5, 6, 7, 8 or NEXT, install the software and activate the "PE-DESIGN Software Key". Perform the installation according to the following instructions.
Installation b • If the [AutoPlay] dialog does not automatically start up: 1) Move the pointer over the lower-left corner of the screen. → appears. 2) Right-click and select [Run] in the command list. → The [Run] dialog box appears. 3) Type in the full path to the installer, and then click [OK] to start up the installer. For example: F:\PE-DESIGN 10\setup.exe (where "F:" is the drive name used for "PE-DESIGN Software Key") • For Windows® 7 users, click , then [All Programs].
Installation 6 7 Click [Next] to continue with the installation. → A dialog box appears, allowing you to select the folder where the software will be installed. Getting Started 8 Select the desired language, and then click [Next]. → The [InstallShield Wizard] starts up, and the first dialog box appears. Check the installation location, and then click [Install] to install the application. → When the installation is completed, the following dialog box appears.
Installation 9 Click [Finish] to complete the installation of the software. b If a message appears, indicating that the computer be restarted, it is necessary to restart the computer. [STEP2] Activating the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" (only for users upgrading from PE-DESIGN version 5, 6, 7, 8 or NEXT) This section describes the procedure for activating the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" when upgrading from PE-DESIGN version 5, 6, 7, 8 or NEXT.
Installation a • In order to activate the "PE-DESIGN Software Key", you must be able to connect to the Internet. If you cannot connect to the Internet, contact your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service. • If a firewall is turned on, activation may fail. Turn off the firewall, and then complete the activation. • Only one PRODUCT ID and one card writer module can be used for activating one "PE-DESIGN Software Key".
Installation 5 Click [Yes]. → After a short while, the following dialog box automatically appears. 6 7 8 Click [Activate now] to begin activation. → The activation wizard starts up, and the first dialog box, shown below, appears. Click [Next]. Type in the 15-digit PRODUCT ID, and then click [Next]. a • If the PRODUCT ID is incorrectly entered, the message "The product ID is incorrect. Check that a mistake was not made during typing." appears.
Installation 9 10 Connect USB card writer module compatible with PE-DESIGN Version 5, 6, 7, 8 or NEXT to the computer, and then click [Next]. → The entered PRODUCT ID is displayed for confirmation before acquiring the activation key. Click [Next] to access our server through the Internet and retrieve the activation key. → After the activation key has been successfully retrieved, the following dialog box appears.
Installation Uninstalling the Software 1 2 3 4 5 13 Position the mouse pointer in the [Start] screen to display the down arrow in the lower-left corner of the screen, and click it. → The list of applications appears. Right-click [PE-DESIGN 10 (Layout & Editing)], which appears under the title [PE-DESIGN 10]. → The taskbar appears at the bottom of the screen. Click [Uninstall] in the taskbar to run the application as an administrator. → The [Programs and Features] window appears.
Installation 6 Click [Yes]. → If the software has been successfully uninstalled, a dialog box appears. 7 Click [Finish]. b • The uninstallation procedure is described for Windows® 8.1. • For Windows Vista® and Windows® 7, click the [Start] button, then [Control Panel]. Select [Programs and Features] in the [Control Panel] window. Select this software, and then click [Uninstall].
Technical Support/Service Technical Support/Service Technical Support If a problem occurs, click or [Help] in the screen and select [Customer Support] to visit the "Brother Solutions Center" at (http://support.brother.com/), where you can find causes and solutions to problems, answers to frequently asked questions and information for software updates. Contact technical support if the problems are not addressed. Please check the company web site (http:// www.brother.
Checking for the Latest Version of the Program Checking for the Latest Version of the Program 1 2 If the message shown on the left appears, click [OK]. The latest version of the software is being used. Getting Started 3 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 on the left appears, click [Yes] to start downloading the latest version of the software from the Web site.
Creating the Desired Embroidery Pattern Key Features of Successful Embroidery Design In order to complete your embroidery project, it is necessary to become proficient in performing operations using the following key features. PE-DESIGN is loaded with tools and functions to assist you in these "key" steps. These enable you to achieve your project goals. I want … a sample project that I can follow. → page 29 to see various sample patterns. to embroider an image file that I have.
Key Features of Successful Embroidery Design I want … to change color combination. → page 36 to simulate color schemes. → page 24 Adding colors I want … to change the sew types for patterns. to make the pattern more expressive. → page 25 → page 42 → page 50 Enhancing with sewing attributes to know what I can do with the data. → page 26 to preview the finished embroidery. → page 26 Creating the Desired Embroidery Pattern I want … to choose the sewing order.
Turning Your Ideas Into Embroidery Let's look at the basic sequence using each key feature of embroidery design in order to create an embroidery project. Starting Applications PE-DESIGN provides five applications helpful with embroidery design. First, let's start up [Layout & Editing], which assists you in all "key" processes for creating an embroidery project from importing pattern, shape, image and text elements to checking the created/edited embroidery data.
Using the Startup Wizard Using the Startup Wizard The startup wizard allows you to access the desired functions and files with a single click.
Understanding the Layout & Editing Window Understanding the Layout & Editing Window On closing the startup wizard, the main (Layout & Editing) window appears. From this window, all functions and tools necessary to finish your embroidery project are available. Menus and tools Importing attribute settings and patterns Select the desired commands or tools grouped by functionality in the ribbon. View patterns to be imported, or detailed settings for colors, sew types and text.
Importing Patterns Importing Patterns Begin creating embroidery patterns by first importing the various elements of the design into the editing area. Patterns, shapes and text can easily be imported, and your favorite photo can be converted to embroidery data by using the "Image to Stitch" functions and tools available in the [Image] tab.
Laying Out Patterns Laying Out Patterns After importing the patterns, consider how you would move them around to customize the layout. The patterns can be not only rearranged, but also enlarged/reduced or rotated simply by dragging them. The more advanced functions to customize the arrangement are also available in the application.
Adding Colors to Patterns Adding Colors to Patterns Change the color of each pattern part as desired. In order to beautifully finish an embroidery design, the color scheme of the pattern must be considered. Changing colors Using the [Color] pane, you can simulate and create a customized color scheme simply by selecting the desired color from the color palette. Changing colors 1 Click the [Home] tab, and then select . 2 3 4 Hold down the key and click each of the two floral patterns.
Specifying Pattern Sew Types Specifying Pattern Sew Types Over twenty sew types can be applied to the lines and regions of a pattern, improving the look of the project. By adding detailed settings to the various stitching patterns, there is no limit to the range of ideas. Selecting from various sew types Sew types can be specified depending the types of patterns. Apply the desired type to the outlines and regions for changing the appearance of the pattern.
Viewing a Pattern as Embroidery Data Viewing a Pattern as Embroidery Data View the pattern as embroidery data when you near completion of a project that you have visualized, for example, to check how it will appear when sewn by the machine or what is the best sewing order. Solid View Stitch View Realistic View The pattern can be previewed in three modes. Use [Stitch View] to check the stitching or [Realistic View] to see how the sewn pattern will appear.
Sewing the Pattern Sewing the Pattern After checking the embroidery data you have designed, transfer it to the embroidery machine to sew. Select the method appropriate for the operating environment of your embroidery machine. Transferring to embroidery machine USB media The data transfer method can be selected from a menu available in the [Home] tab. Select the method suitable for your operating environment.
Exiting the Application Saving/Opening/Printing pattern data file 1 2 Click in the upper-left corner of the window. → The [File] menu appears. Select the desired command from the menu. A list of the most recently used files, starting from the top, appears under [Most Recently Used Files]. Turning Your Ideas Into Embroidery Exiting the Application Practical Exercise j Exiting Layout & Editing 1 2 Click in the upper-left corner of the window. → The [File] menu appears.
Creating Various Embroidery Designs This section will take a project introduced in the beginning of this guide as an example to describe the functions, tools and operations for creating a well-designed embroidery pattern. Learn practical skills and expand your range of ideas.
Practical Application a Floral wreath – Arranging stitch patterns – Step 1 Importing and rotating a pattern 1 2 a Select [33100110.pes] from the list of patterns displayed in the pane, and then drag it into the [Design Page]. While holding down the key, drag the red dot at the top of the pattern to the right to rotate the pattern 90° clockwise (a). Holding down the key while dragging the red dot rotates the pattern in 15° increments.
Practical Application a Floral wreath – Arranging stitch patterns – Step 2 Duplicating a pattern 1 2 3 \ b 31 As in "Step 1", import pattern [33103503a.pes] from the [Floral2] category in the [Import] pane. After selecting the pattern, click [Duplicate] in the [Clipboard] group to duplicate the pattern. The [Duplicate] command can also be selected from the menu that appears after right-clicking the selected pattern.
Practical Application a Floral wreath – Arranging stitch patterns – Step 3 Flipping a pattern 1 2 After selecting the duplicate pattern, click [Arrange] in the [Edit] group, select [Flip], and then click [Flip Horizontally]. The [Flip] command can also be selected from the menu that appears after right-clicking the selected pattern. → The selected pattern is flipped horizontally. Rotate the flipped pattern 90° clockwise (c).
Practical Application a Floral wreath – Arranging stitch patterns – Step 4 Arranging patterns 1 c’ b’ a b c a’ 2 33 Arrange the imported patterns to create a circle as shown in the figure (left), using the [Duplicate], [Rotate] and other [Arrange] commands. Select [no77_2.pes] in the [Lace & Ribbon] category of the [Import] pane, and then drag it below the flower patterns.
Practical Application b Team Jersey numbers – Combining text – Practical Application b Team Jersey numbers – Combining text – Step 1 Entering text Step 2 Changing text color and sew type Step 3 Importing transformed text Step 4 Aligning patterns About text patterns 34 Creating Various Embroidery Designs 130 built-in fonts are available in text pattern. Most of them can be divided into blocks according to the shape of the character, and the sewing direction is different for each block.
Practical Application b Team Jersey numbers – Combining text – Step 1 Entering text 1 2 3 4 5 6 35 In the [Import] pane, select [Text] from the [From] selector, then [Serif Fonts] from the [Category] selector. Select [TN_001.pes] (Serif 01), and then drag it into the [Design Page]. Click the [Text Attributes] tab. After clicking in the text field to enter input mode, delete the text "TEXT", type in "10", and then press the key. After selecting the text "10", click the [Text] ribbon tab.
Practical Application b Team Jersey numbers – Combining text – Step 2 Changing text color and sew type 1 2 Click the [Text Outline Sew Type] selector in the [Sew] group, and then click [Zigzag Stitch] in the list. Click the [Color] tab, select the [Line] check circle, and then click [To list mode] at the bottom of the pane. The [Color] pane in thread list mode appears.
Practical Application b Team Jersey numbers – Combining text – 3 4 37 Select [ULTRAMARINE] from the list. Select the [Region] check circle in the [Color] pane, and then select [RED] in the color palette.
Practical Application b Team Jersey numbers – Combining text – Step 3 Importing transformed text 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 Select [TT_001.pes] (arched text), and then drag it into the [Design Page]. Click the [Text Attributes] tab. After clicking in the text field to enter input mode, retype in "TEAM" and then press the key. Creating Various Embroidery Designs 5 In the [Import] pane, select [Transformed] from the [Category] selector. After selecting the text "TEAM", click the [Text] ribbon tab.
Practical Application b Team Jersey numbers – Combining text – 9 Drag to adjust the radius of the circle that the text is formed on. Step 4 Aligning patterns 1 2 3 39 Drag the pointer to draw a selection frame around the patterns "TEAM" and "10" to be selected. Click the [Home] tab. Click [Arrange] in the [Edit] group, select [Layout], and then click [Center] under [Horizontal].
Practical Application c Emblem – Using the Template wizard – Practical Application c Emblem – Using the Template wizard – Step 1 Starting the wizard Step 2 Editing the text Step 3 Outputting the design data Using the wizard Step 1 Starting the wizard 1 2 In the [Import] pane, select [Template] from the [From] selector, then [Sample] from the [Category] selector. → Thumbnails of the templates in the selected category appear. Select the thumbnail [TP_emblem01.
Practical Application c Emblem – Using the Template wizard – Step 2 Editing the text 1 2 3 4 Click "SUMS" in the text edit box, and then click [Edit Text]. → The text "SUMS" is highlighted and can be edited. Use the keyboard to type "N.U.H.S", and then press the key. → The text "since 1831" in the second row is highlighted and can be edited. Use the keyboard to type "since 1914", and then press the key. → The new text appears in the preview on the left side of the dialog box.
Practical Application d Floral patterns – Creating a floral pattern from a shape – Practical Application d Floral patterns – Creating a floral pattern from a shape – Step 1 Drawing base circles Step 2 Drawing floral pattern (basic mode) Step 3 Drawing floral pattern (detailed mode) Step 4 Drawing using offset lines About line sew types Step 1 Drawing base circles 1 2 Click , and then select [Design Settings] from application button menu. → The [Design Settings] dialog box appears.
Practical Application d Floral patterns – Creating a floral pattern from a shape – 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 43 In the [Import] pane, select [Outline Shapes] from the [From] selector and [Basic Shapes] from the [Category] selector, and then import [BS_shapes01.pes] (circle shape). Select the shape, and then click the [Home] tab. Click [Arrange] in the [Edit] group, and then click [Size] in the menu. → The [Size] dialog box appears. Set [Width] to "50.0" mm, and then click [OK].
Practical Application d Floral patterns – Creating a floral pattern from a shape – Step 2 Drawing floral pattern (basic mode) 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 Click [Create Floral Pattern] in the [Edit] group. The [Floral Pattern] (basic mode) dialog box appears. Click the pattern in the upper-left corner, drag the slider to set [Density] to "4", and then click [OK]. The floral pattern is created according to the specified settings. After selecting the base circle pattern, click the [Shapes] tab.
Practical Application d Floral patterns – Creating a floral pattern from a shape – 10 11 12 45 After selecting the floral pattern, hold down the key and drag a black dot in a corner of the pattern to reduce its size so that the floral pattern fits into the circle outline. After selecting the floral pattern, specify the line sew type, color and following sewing settings by repeating steps 4 through 9. Line sew type Triple Stitch Color SKY BLUE Run pitch 2.
Practical Application d Floral patterns – Creating a floral pattern from a shape – Step 3 Drawing floral pattern (detailed mode) 1 2 3 4 5 Click [To detailed mode] in the lower-left corner of the dialog box to switch to detailed mode. Drag the sliders to set [Density] to "10" and [Pattern] to "85", and then click [OK]. Select the base circle pattern, and then set the [Line sew type] to [Chain Stitch]. Click the [Color] tab, and then click [VERMILLION] in the color thread list.
Practical Application d Floral patterns – Creating a floral pattern from a shape – 9 In the [Sewing Order] pane, drag frame 5 (floral pattern) between frames 3 and 4. Step 4 Drawing using offset lines 1 2 3 Select the center base circle pattern created in "Step 1", and then click the [Shapes] tab. Click [Create Offset Lines] in the [Edit] group. → The [Offset Line Settings] dialog box appears. In the dialog box, set [Offset Direction] to [Inward], [Spacing] to "5.
Practical Application d Floral patterns – Creating a floral pattern from a shape – 4 5 6 7 8 Select the base circle pattern (outermost). Click the [Shapes] tab. Select [Motif Stitch] from the [Line sew type] selector in the [Sew] group. Click the [Color] tab, and then click [MOSS GREEN] in the color thread list. Click the [Sewing Attributes] tab, and then click . → The dialog box appears. 9 Specify the following settings for the motif pattern. Motif height 4.0 mm Motif width 5.
Practical Application d Floral patterns – Creating a floral pattern from a shape – ■ Second circle pattern from the outside Line color LEAF GREEN Motif pattern motif011 Motif height 5.0 mm Motif width 5.0 mm H-Arrange V-Arrange Offset 0.0 mm Spacing 0.0 mm Run pitch 5.0 mm Start/End Type Feed ■ Innermost circle pattern Line color MINT GREEN Motif pattern motif010 Motif height 6.0 mm Motif width 6.0 mm H-Arrange V-Arrange 12 49 Offset 0.0 mm Spacing -1.0 mm Run pitch 4.
Practical Application e Heart pattern – Changing the stitching for each shape pattern – Practical Application e Heart pattern – Changing the stitching for each shape pattern – Step 1 Importing an outline shape Step 2 Applying patterned stitches to a shape Step 3 Applying programmable stitches to a shape Step 4 Applying motif stitches to a shape About region sew types Step 1 Importing an outline shape 1 2 In the [Import] pane, select [Outline Shapes] from the [From] selector, then [Events] from
Practical Application e Heart pattern – Changing the stitching for each shape pattern – Step 2 Applying patterned stitches to a shape 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 51 While holding down the key, click the line (frame 2) and region (frame 1) of the largest heart pattern arranged in the [Sewing Order] pane. Click at the top of the [Sewing Order] pane. Click the [Shapes] ribbon tab. Click the [Region sew type] selector in the [Sew] group, and then select [Stippling Stitch] in the list.
Practical Application e Heart pattern – Changing the stitching for each shape pattern – 8 Click the [Sewing Attributes] tab. Switch the pane to expert mode, and then specify the following settings. ■ Line sew Stitch Type Size 3.0 mm Time 5 times Arrange Start/End Type Feed ■ Region sew Run pitch 1.8 mm Spacing 2.
Practical Application e Heart pattern – Changing the stitching for each shape pattern – 3 Click the [Sewing Attributes] tab, and then specify the following settings. ■ Line sew Density Medium Size 3.0 mm Spacing 1.0 mm Start/End Type Feed ■ Region sew Under sewing , Medium Density 4.5 line/mm Direction Manual, 135 degrees Running Stitch Path Pull compensation 0.0 mm Programmable fill Click , select the desired pattern in the [Browse] dialog box, and then click [OK].
Practical Application e Heart pattern – Changing the stitching for each shape pattern – Step 4 Applying motif stitches to a shape 1 2 Click the [Shapes] tab. Line sew type Stem Stitch Line color PURPLE Region sew type Motif Stitch Click the [Sewing Attributes] tab, and then specify the following settings. ■ Line sew Width 2.0 mm Spacing 1.5 mm Angle 45 degrees Stitch Type Start/End Type (Triple) Feed ■ Region sew Motif pattern motif074 Motif Pattern1 only Motif height 10.
Practical Application f Bird of peace – Applying gradation to a vector image – Practical Application f Bird of peace – Applying gradation to a vector image – Step 1 Importing vector images (SVG files) Step 2 Displaying hidden objects Step 3 Decorating the outer heart shape Step 4 Applying gradation Creating embroidery patterns using images An embroidery pattern can be created from an image, such as photo or illustration.
Practical Application f Bird of peace – Applying gradation to a vector image – 3 Select the file to be imported, and then click [Open]. For this example, we will import [svg_heart.svg]. → The image appears in the [Design Page] as a shape pattern. Displaying hidden objects 1 Click in the toolbar at the top of the [Sewing Order] pane, and then click [Hide Objects Not Stitched] in the menu. → Hidden objects that are not to be stitched appear in the pane.
Practical Application f Bird of peace – Applying gradation to a vector image – Step 3 Decorating the outer heart shape 1 2 3 Select the colored area of the heart shape, and then click [Shapes] tab. Specify a color and sew type for each shape as follows. Line sew type Motif Stitch Line color SALMON PINK Region sew type Prog. Fill Stitch Region color DEEP ROSE Click the [Sewing Attributes] tab. Switch the pane to expert mode, and then specify the following settings.
Practical Application f Bird of peace – Applying gradation to a vector image – Step 4 Applying gradation 1 Move the pointer into the [Sewing Order] pane and drag it to draw a selection frame around all the inner patterns, and then click top of the pane. 2 4 Specify a color and sew type for each shape as follows. Region sew type Fill Stitch Region color LIGHT BLUE Creating Various Embroidery Designs 3 at the Select the [Gradation] check box, and then click [Pattern].
Practical Application f Bird of peace – Applying gradation to a vector image – 5 6 7 8 59 Select the color to be used in the two-color gradation, and then click [OK]. For this example, select [WHITE]. Specify the following settings using the right side of the [Gradation Pattern Setting] dialog box. Density 4.8 line/mm Direction 0 degrees Select for gradation pattern, and then click [OK]. In the [Sewing Order] pane, drag frame 2 (heart shape outline) to the top (above the outer heart shape).
Practical Application g Symbol – Specifying the sewing direction for each separate shape – Practical Application g Symbol – Specifying the sewing direction for each separate shape – Step 1 Splitting patterns Step 2 Setting a sewing direction Step 3 Optimizing the sewing order Step 4 Grouping pattern parts Changing sewing direction Step 1 Splitting patterns 1 Click at the bottom-right of the screen to switch to the [Stitch View] mode.
Practical Application g Symbol – Specifying the sewing direction for each separate shape – 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a b 61 Click the [View] tab, and then select the [Reference Window] check box in the [Show/Hide] group. → The [Reference Window] appears. In the [Import] pane, select [Outline Shapes] from the [From] selector, then [Emblems] from the [Category] selector. Select pattern [OL_fleur_de_lys01.pes], and then drag it into the [Design Page].
Practical Application g Symbol – Specifying the sewing direction for each separate shape – 9 10 f e d a b Select the pattern, and then click [Split Outline] in the [Tools] group of the [Shapes] tab. → The mode for specifying splitting is entered. In this mode, a section of the pattern can be split off by enclosing it in a polygon. Click in the [Design Page] to create a polygon that encloses the area of the pattern to be split off.
Practical Application g Symbol – Specifying the sewing direction for each separate shape – 12 a b k c j d After selecting the upper section from the three pattern parts, repeat steps 8 through 11 to split off the center section. i e h f g e d 13 f After selecting the lower section from the five pattern parts, repeat steps 8 through 11 to split off the center section. c g b a Step 2 Setting a sewing direction 1 Click [Select] in the [Select] group, and then click 63 (Select Point).
Practical Application g Symbol – Specifying the sewing direction for each separate shape – 2 3 5 Click the [Sewing Attributes] tab. Select [Manual] under [Direction], and then type "90" in the input box to set the sewing angle. Using , select the upper-right section of the pattern. Drag the end (red square) of the direction line (arrow) to specify the sewing direction for the right side of the pattern part. The sewing direction is specified from the end to the point of the direction line.
Practical Application g Symbol – Specifying the sewing direction for each separate shape – 6 7 b Click the [Shapes] tab, and then click [Add Direction Line] in the [Sewing Direction Line] group. A direction line (arrow) for specifying the sewing direction can be added. Click below and toward the center of the selection, move the pointer across the pattern part, and then click again above of the selection. → The second direction line appears between the two clicked points.
Practical Application g Symbol – Specifying the sewing direction for each separate shape – Repeat steps 4 through 8 to specify the sewing directions for the upperleft section of the pattern. 10 Repeat steps 4 through 8 to specify the sewing directions for the lowerleft section of the pattern. 11 Repeat steps 4 through 8 to specify the sewing directions for the lowerright section of the pattern.
Practical Application g Symbol – Specifying the sewing direction for each separate shape – Step 3 Optimizing the sewing order 1 b a c In the [Sewing Order] pane, change the sewing order by dragging the frames to the desired positions. For this example, change the order as shown in the figure left. d e g f 2 3 In the [Sewing Order] pane, drag the pointer to draw a selection frame around all the pattern parts. Click at the top of the [Sewing Order] pane to automatically optimize the sewing order.
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