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Table of Contents How To Use the Manuals..................... 3 Creating Various Embroidery Designs... 28 Reference Guide (Printed book/PDF format) ... 3 Instruction Manual........................................ 3 Floral wreath – Arranging stitch patterns – .... 28 Importing and rotating a pattern ................ 29 Duplicating a pattern ................................. 30 Flipping a pattern....................................... 31 Arranging patterns.....................................
Navigating This Guide for Best Results Installation steps Follow this initial steps to install the software. 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. Turning Your Ideas Into Embroidery For people who want to immediately begin creating patterns I am... .... an intermediate/advanced user of PE-DESIGN. ....
How To Use the Manuals Reference Guide (Printed book/PDF format) Read this guide before using the software. The guide begins with procedures for installing the software 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.
b • The Instruction Manual is also available in PDF format for use when your computer is not connected to the internet. • The Instruction Manual and Reference Guide in PDF format may be accessed as follows: - For Windows 10 users: Click . Click [PE-DESIGN 11] and then select [Instruction Manual] or [Reference Guide]. - For Windows 8.1 users: Position the mouse pointer in the [Start] screen to display the down arrow in the lower-left corner of the screen (below and left of the tiles), and click it.
Getting Started Introduction Package contents (Full Version Only) 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 Reference Guide (this manual) Positioning sheet * Design is subject to change.
Installation Installation Please Read Before Installation System Requirements Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following minimum PC requirements. Operating system Windows 7, 8.
Installation Installation Procedure This section describes how to install the application software. a • Before beginning the installation, follow the procedure below to back up the installer onto your computer. 1) Create a backup folder on the computer. 2) Copy the entire [PE-DESIGN 11] folder from the “PE-DESIGN Software Key” into the folder created in step 1). • Do not delete the data in the [PE-DESIGN 11] folder on the “PE-DESIGN Software Key”.
Installation 2 3 Click the message appearing in the lower-right corner of the screen. The [AutoPlay] dialog box continues to be displayed. Click [Open folder to view files]. The [File Explorer] window appears. 5 Getting Started 4 Open the [PE-DESIGN 11] folder, and then double-click the [setup.exe] file. The [User Account Control] dialog box appears. Click [Yes]. After a short while, the following dialog box automatically appears.
Installation 6 7 8 9 Select the desired language, and then click [Next]. Click [Next] to continue with the installation. The license agreement dialog box appears. Read the license agreement. Check the [I accept the terms in the license agreement] box if you agree to the terms, and then click [Next]. A dialog box appears, allowing you to select the folder where the software will be installed. Check the installation location, and then click [Install] to install the application.
Installation 10 Click [Finish] to complete the installation of the software. • If a message appears, indicating that the computer be restarted, it is necessary to restart the computer. • If the [Open Online Instruction Manual] box is checked, the Online Instruction Manual will open after installation is complete.
Installation Uninstalling the Software 1 Click 2 Click [Apps]. 3 11 , and then click . In the [Apps & features] window, select [PE-DESIGN 11] and click [Uninstall]. The message [This app and its related info will be uninstalled.] will be displayed.
Installation 4 Click [Uninstall]. If [User Account Control] message appears, click [Yes]. b Getting Started • The uninstallation procedure is described for Windows 10. • For Windows 8.1, right-click [PE-DESIGN 11 (Layout & Editing)] in the [Apps] screen, and click [Uninstall] in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. Select this software in the [Programs and Features] window, and then click [Uninstall]. • For Windows 7, click the [Start] button, then [Control Panel].
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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 [Help] 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 28 to see various sample patterns. page 21 to embroider an image file that I have.
Key Features of Successful Embroidery Design I want … to simulate color schemes. to change color combination. page 23 page 35 Adding colors I want … to change the sew types for patterns. to make the pattern more expressive. page 24 page 48 Enhancing with sewing attributes to know what I can do with the data. page 25 to preview the finished embroidery. page 25 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.
Starting Applications Practical Exercise a Starting up Layout & Editing 1 2 Plug the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" into the computer. Close the [AutoPlay] dialog box that appears. Click . A list of applications appears. 3 b • For Windows 8.1, move the pointer over the lower-left corner of the screen to show , and click → [All Programs] → [PE-DESIGN 11] → [PE-DESIGN 11 (Layout & Editing)]. • For Windows 7 users, click [All Programs] [PE-DESIGN 11] [PE-DESIGN 11 (Layout & Editing)].
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. Moving pattern Rotating pattern Practical Exercise e Arranging outline shapes 1 2 3 4 Drag the pointer to draw a selection frame around the two patterns to be selected.
Adding / Changing Pattern Colors Adding / Changing Pattern Colors 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. Practical Exercise f Changing colors 1 Click the [Home] tab, and then select .
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]. Exiting the Application Practical Exercise j Exiting Layout & Editing 1 2 Click in the upper-left corner of the window. The [File] menu appears. Click [Exit] in the lower-right corner of the menu window.
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 3 a 29 In the [Import] pane, select [Design Library] from the [From] selector, then [Floral2] from the [Category] selector. 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).
Practical Application a Floral wreath – Arranging stitch patterns – Step 2 Duplicating a pattern 1 2 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. The duplicate appears, overlapping the original pattern and offset down and to the right. Creating Various Embroidery Designs 3 \ As in "Step 1", import pattern [33103503a.
Practical Application a Floral wreath – Arranging stitch patterns – Step 3 Flipping a pattern 1 2 c 31 After selecting the duplicate pattern, click [Arrange] in the [Edit] group, select [Flip Horizontally] under [Flip]. 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 Arrange the imported patterns to create a circle as shown in the figure (left), using the [Duplicate], [Rotate] and other [Arrange] commands. a’ 2 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 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 6 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. Creating Various Embroidery Designs 5 In the [Import] pane, select [Text] from the [From] selector, then [Serif Fonts] from the [Category] selector.
Practical Application b Team Jersey numbers – Combining text – Step 2 Changing text color and sew type 1 2 35 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 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 5 6 7 8 37 In the [Import] pane, select [Transformed] from the [Category] selector. 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. 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 Drag the pointer to draw a selection frame around the patterns "TEAM" and "10" to be selected. Click the [Home] tab. Creating Various Embroidery Designs Click [Arrange] in the [Edit] group, 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 Wizards for importing photos and using design templates can be started from the startup wizard that appears after the application is started, and wizards for creating appliqués and patches can be started from the [Home] tab in the main window of [Layout & Editing].
Practical Application c Emblem – Using the Template wizard – Step 2 Editing the text 1 2 3 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. Click [Next]. The [Output] dialog box appears.
Practical Application d Photo embroidery - Creating an embroidery pattern from a photo - Practical Application d Photo embroidery - Creating an embroidery pattern from a photo - Step 1 Selecting an area of photo and tuning color of photo Step 2 Adjusting the embroidery hoop size and pattern size Step 3 Adjusting the color and brightness Step 4 Adding text Converting an image to an embroidery pattern You can create embroidery patterns from image data such as photos.
Practical Application d Photo embroidery - Creating an embroidery pattern from a photo 2 3 4 Click [Photo Stitch 1] in the [Stitch Wizard] group, and then click [Color]. The [Select Mask] dialog box appears. Click [Image Tune]. Adjust the sharpness, brightness, contrast and color saturation. For this example, increase the saturation by dragging the saturation slider to the third setting from the right, and then click [OK]. 42 Creating Various Embroidery Designs 5 Select [shh_gesture.
Practical Application d Photo embroidery - Creating an embroidery pattern from a photo - 6 Click . The [Clipping Mask] dialog box appears, and an image mask is automatically created. The mask appears as the blue shading over the girl. 7 To use this image mask, click [OK]. To adjust the image mask, use the tools at the top of the dialog box, and then click [OK]. Step 2 Adjusting the embroidery hoop size and pattern size 1 Click [Next]. The [Check Mask Shape/Modify Image] dialog box appears.
Practical Application d Photo embroidery - Creating an embroidery pattern from a photo 2 Click [Design Settings]. The [Design Settings] dialog box appears. 3 Click [Fit to page]. The size of the image is adjusted to fill the selected embroidery hoop. 44 Creating Various Embroidery Designs 4 On the [Design Page] tab, select [240 x 360 mm] under [Page Size], and then click [OK]. Select an embroidery hoop size that fits the size of the created pattern.
Practical Application d Photo embroidery - Creating an embroidery pattern from a photo - Step 3 Adjusting the color and brightness 1 Click [Next]. A preview of the image converted to an embroidery pattern appears. 2 3 45 Select the thread chart to be used from the [Thread Chart] selector. Adjust the parameters in the windows as desired. After adjusting the parameters, click [Update Preview] to update the preview. Click [Select from Candidates].
Practical Application d Photo embroidery - Creating an embroidery pattern from a photo 4 Select one of the automatically adjusted patterns that appeared (1), and then click [OK] (2). a b 5 Check the adjusted color tones, and then click [Finish]. Creating Various Embroidery Designs The embroidery pattern is created.
Practical Application d Photo embroidery - Creating an embroidery pattern from a photo - Step 4 Adding text 1 2 3 4 47 On the [Home] tab, click [Text] in the [Tools] group, and then select [Text] under [Text Tools]. On the [Text] tab, select [002 Script 01] from the [Font] selector, and select [20.0] from the [Text Size] selector. Click below the image in the [Design Page], type "2000.01.01", and then press the key. Specify the following settings for the text.
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 decorative fill 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
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 8 49 Click any open space on the screen to unselect all items. 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.
Practical Application e Heart pattern – Changing the stitching for each shape pattern – 9 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 Decorative fill pattern df_pat002 Pattern Height 50.0 mm Pattern Width 50.0 mm Minimize Feed (ON) Direction 0 degree Run pitch 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 straight line, 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 57 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 degree 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 The direction line can also be changed into a curve, whose shape can be arranged by dragging points on it.
Practical Application g Symbol – Specifying the sewing direction for each separate shape – 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a b 59 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 c 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 13 e d 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 61 (Select Point).
Practical Application g Symbol – Specifying the sewing direction for each separate shape – 2 3 5 Click the [Sewing Attributes] tab. Select [Manual straight line] under [Direction], and then type "90" in the input box to set the sewing angle. Creating Various Embroidery Designs 4 Select the middle section of the pattern that was first split off. The selected pattern is displayed in shape editing mode, and the points forming the shape as well as the sewing direction line (arrow) appear.
Practical Application g Symbol – Specifying the sewing direction for each separate shape – 6 7 8 9 10 63 Drag each point on the direction line (red curve) to specify your desired curve of sewing for the right side of the pattern part. Repeat steps 4 through 6 to specify the sewing directions for the upperleft section of the pattern. Using , select the lower-right section of the pattern. Drag each end of the direction line (arrow) to specify the sewing direction.
Practical Application g Symbol – Specifying the sewing direction for each separate shape – 11 Click below the end (red square) of the first arrow (1), and move the pointer across the pattern part, and then click again right of the pattern part (2). The second direction line appears between the two clicked points. b a 12 Repeat steps 8 through 11 to specify the sewing directions for the lower-left 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 g e 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.
Practical Application h Icon design - Creating an original design by combining shapes - Practical Application h Icon design - Creating an original design by combining shapes - Step 1 Arranging shapes to create an outline Step 2 Merging overlapping shapes Step 3 Preventing overlapping stitching of overlapping shapes Arranging multiple overlapping shapes Step 1 Arranging shapes to create an outline 1 In the [Import] pane, select [Outline Shapes] from the [From] selector, then [Basic Shapes] from t
Practical Application h Icon design - Creating an original design by combining shapes 2 3 b a 4 Select pattern [BS_shapes02.pes], and then drag it into the [Design Page]. You can also select shapes by clicking [Shapes] in the [Tools] group on the [Home] tab. Adjust the shape as shown to draw the camera body. a While holding down the key, drag the handle at the center of the right side to the right in order to enlarge the shape equally to both the left and right.
Practical Application h Icon design - Creating an original design by combining shapes 6 7 8 With the moved point selected, click [Edit Point] in the [Edit Point] group on the [Shapes] ribbon tab, and then select [To Curve] under [Line Type]. The outline sections on the left and right sides of the point become curved. Display the [Import] pane, and then drag [BS_shapes02.pes] into the [Design Page] twice.
Practical Application h Icon design - Creating an original design by combining shapes - Step 2 Merging overlapping shapes 1 2 3 69 Drag the pointer to draw a selection frame around all shapes to select them. Specify the following settings for the sew types and colors of the object. Line sew type Zigzag Stitch Region sew type Fill Stitch Line color BLACK Region color BLACK In the [Home] tab, click [Modify Overlap] in the [Edit] group, and then select [Merge] under [Remove/ Merge].
Practical Application h Icon design - Creating an original design by combining shapes All shapes are merged together into one. Step 3 Preventing overlapping stitching of overlapping shapes 1 Specify the following settings for the sew types and colors of the circle. Line sew type Zigzag Stitch Region sew type Fill Stitch Line color BLACK Region color WHITE 70 Creating Various Embroidery Designs 2 Import [BS_shapes01.pes] from the [Import] pane, and then adjust its size and position, as shown.
Practical Application h Icon design - Creating an original design by combining shapes 3 4 5 In the [Sewing Attributes] pane, set [Manual straight line] under [Direction] to "135" degrees. Select both shapes. In the [Home] tab, click [Modify Overlap] in the [Edit] group, and then select [Set hole sewing] under [Hole sewing]. The overlapping area of the two shapes will not be sewn twice (only the inner circle will be sewn). This is called hole sewing. 6 71 Add [BS_shapes01.
Practical Application h Icon design - Creating an original design by combining shapes - c 7 8 In the [Sewing Order] pane, hold down the key, and click frame 3 (a), then frame 6 (b). Frames 3, 4, 5 and 6 are selected. Click (c). The two circles are selected. a b 9 10 12 Arrange the smaller circle inside the black circle, and then specify the following settings.
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