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The Running stitch is used for underlay, borders, texture and other
uses. If you know in advance what setting you want for this or other
stitches use the settings drop down menu, and left click on the stitch
you want to set. Then change the stitch to the desired settings (you
can adjust stitch length and density), then click OK.
To use this stitch
- you click to place stitch points around the area. Once an area is completed
- right click and the software will put the actual stitches in place.
The Column
Fill stitch is used for small areas, usually .037" inches wide or less. The
column fill stitch is also used for lettering.
To use this stitch you
place points across from each other going from side to side. When
you finished an area, right click, to put the stitches in place. See
Example below -
Note: If you right click and
the program does not add the actual stitches, it means you have one too many or few
points. Either add or delete one more point and then right click. To delete
a point hit the backspace key on your keyboard.
Remember - when using
a Column Fill stitch your points must end on an even number.
 The
Complex
Fill stitch is used for larger areas. Usually larger than a Column fill
stitch.
To use - You place
your points by just clicking around the object.
Note: Two
very important things to remember about using the complex fill stitch.
1. Never place two points on top of each other
2. Never cross
points over each other. See examples below -
 Once
you have gone around the entire area - right click. You then choose End
Object. Then you will have to left click to place the exit point. This
is where you will tell that shape where you want the sewing to stop.
It does not have to be exact, just in the general area. Once you have
done this you will now need to left click inside the shape you are creating
and move your mouse. You are now telling the shape which angle to sew
the stitches. Then you need to left click again and set the other side
of the angle.
Note: If you forget what needs
to be done next with this stitch look at the bottom middle of the work
area, you will see the stitch you're on and what it requires next .See
example below:
Once you have done both of these you will see the stitches appear.
With each stitch you choose you also must choose the line type that
you want to use to create your designs.
You have the choice of two:
a straight line type
or an arch
line type
Don't forget to utilize your Help file for further assistance.
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