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E/V stitch
■Region sewing attributes
The available attributes differ depending on the selected sew type.
Satin stitch
E Stitch
V StitchSelects the E stitch or V stitch.
IntervalSets the distance between stitches.
Range: 1.0–20.0 mm (0.04–0.79 inch)
Default: 5.0 mm (0.20 inch)
Stroke widthSets the pattern height (the direction per-
pendicular to the line).
Range: 1.0–10.0 mm (0.04–0.39 inch)
Default: 2.5 mm (0.10 inch)
Run pitchSets the pitch of the line sewing.
Range: 1.0–10.0 mm (0.04–0.39 inch)
Default: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch)
Run time(s)Sets the reverse stitching for the running stitches. With the V stitch, the “V” is 
included in the run times.
Range: 1, 3, 5
Default: 1
Stroke timesSets the number of strokes of the yarn carrier.
Available only if E Stitch is selected.
Range: 1–3
Default: 1
ArrangeSets the inside/outside arrangement of 
the E stitch or V stitch.
E stitch V stitch
E stitch V stitch
E stitch V stitch
E stitch V stitch
Under sewingSets underlay stitching on or off. Try to use underlay stitching for wide areas, in order to pre-
vent shrinking during stitching. Depending on the shape of the region, however, it may not be 
possible to select this setting.
On: Underlay stitching will be sewn.
Off: Underlay stitching will not be sewn.
DensitySets the number of lines per millimeter.
Range: 1–7 lines per mm (25–178 lines per inch)
Default: 4.5 lines per mm (114 lines per inch)
GradationSets the density gradation setting on or off. 
Available when the type of sewing direction is set to Constant.
Click Pattern to set the gradation pattern. 
Default: Off
For details on this attribute, refer to“Creating a gradation” on page 179.
Direction[Type] Specifies the type of sewing direction.
Constant: Sews at a fixed angle. The angle is specified by the angle setting.
Va r ia b le: Varies the sewing direction according to the object being sewn.
[Angle] Specifies the sewing angle.
Available only when the sewing direction type is
set to Constant.
Range: 0–359 degrees
Default: 45 degrees
0° 45° 90°
135°
180°
225°
270°315°
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Half StitchSets half stitching on or off.
Available for text, manual punching patterns and objects cre-
ated with the drawing tools, and for geometric shapes when 
the type of sewing direction is set to Va r ia bl e.
If one side of the satin stitching is dense, a half stitch could 
be sewn automatically to provide a more even density.
Default: Off
Running Stitch PathSets the running path of the stitching.
Available when the type of sewing direction is set to Constant.
Available settings:
 Inside of region (shortest route)
 Along outline (along the inner side)
 Onto outline (on the outline)
The inside of region setting is available only when the Gradation 
check box is cleared.
Default: Inside of region
Pull CompensationLengthens the sewing region in the stitch pattern’s sewing direction to prevent pattern shrink-
age during sewing.
Range: 0–2 mm (0.00–0.08 inch)
Default: 0.0 mm (0.00 inch)
Fill stitch
Under sewingSets underlay stitching on or off. Try to use underlay stitching for wide areas, in order to pre-
vent shrinking during stitching. Depending on the shape of the region, however, it may not be 
possible to select this setting.
On: Underlay stitching will be sewn.
Off: Underlay stitching will not be sewn.
DensitySets the number of lines per millimeter.
Range: 1–7 lines per mm (25–178 lines per inch)
Default: 4.5 lines per mm (114 lines per inch)
GradationSets the density gradation setting on or off. 
Available when the type of sewing direction is set to Constant.
Click Pattern to set the gradation pattern and its density. 
Default: Off
For details on this attribute, refer to“Creating a gradation” on page 179.
Direction[Type] Specifies the type of sewing direction.
Constant: Sews at a fixed angle. The angle is specified by the angle setting.
Va r ia b le: Varies the sewing direction according to the object being sewn.
[Angle] Specifies the sewing angle.
Available only when the sewing direction type is
set to Constant.
Range: 0–359 degrees
Default: 45 degrees
Stitch TypeSpecifies the shape of stitching on the edges.
Available settings:  , 
Default: 
 (for all objects other than text)
 (for text)
Half StitchSets half stitching on or off.
Available for text, manual punching patterns and objects cre-
ated with the drawing tools, and for geometric shapes when 
the type of sewing direction is set to Va r ia bl e.
If one side of the fill stitching is dense, a half stitch could be 
sewn automatically to provide a more even density.
Default: Off
On:
Off:
Inside of region:
Along outline:
Onto outline:
0° 45° 90°
135°
180°
225°
270°315°
On:
Off:
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Programmable fill stitch
Running Stitch PathSets the running path of the stitching.
Available when the type of sewing direction is set to Constant.
Available settings:
 Inside of region (shortest route)
 Along outline (along the inner side)
 Onto outline (on the outline)
The inside of region setting is available only when the Gradation 
check box is cleared.
Default: Inside of region
Step PitchSets the pitch of the stitching.
Range: 1–10 mm (0.04–0.39 inch)
Default: 4.0 mm (0.16 inch)
FrequencySets the spacial frequency steps.
Range: 0–99%
Default: 30%
Pull CompensationLengthens the sewing region in the stitch pattern’s sewing direction to prevent pattern shrink-
age during sewing.
Range: 0–2 mm (0.00–0.08 inch)
Default: 0.0 mm (0.00 inch)
Inside of region:
Along outline:
Onto outline:
Step pitch
0%
30%
Under sewingSets underlay stitching on or off. Try to use underlay stitching for wide areas, in order to pre-
vent shrinking during stitching. Depending on the shape of the region, however, it may not be 
possible to select this setting.
On: Underlay stitching will be sewn.
Off: Underlay stitching will not be sewn.
DensitySets the number of lines per millimeter.
Range: 1–7 lines per mm (25–178 lines per inch)
Default: 4.5 lines per mm (114 lines per inch)
GradationSets the density gradation setting on or off. 
Available when the type of sewing direction is set to Constant.
Click Pattern to set the gradation pattern and its density. 
Default: Off
For details on this attribute, refer to“Creating a gradation” on page 179.
Direction[Type] Specifies the type of sewing direction.
Constant: Sews at a fixed angle. The angle is specified by the angle setting.
Va r ia b le: Varies the sewing direction according to the object being sewn.
[Angle] Specifies the sewing angle.
Available only when the sewing direction type is
set to Constant.
Range: 0–359 degrees
Default: 45 degrees
Half StitchSets half stitching on or off.
Available for text, manual punching patterns and objects cre-
ated with the drawing tools, and for geometric shapes when 
the type of sewing direction is set to Va r ia bl e.
If one side of the fill stitching is dense, a half stitch could be 
sewn automatically to provide a more even density.
Default: Off
Running Stitch PathSets the running path of the stitching.
Available when the type of sewing direction is set to Constant.
Available settings:
 Inside of region (shortest route)
 Along outline (along the inner side)
 Onto outline (on the outline)
The inside of region setting is available only when the Gradation 
check box is cleared.
Default: Inside of region
0° 45° 90°
135°
180°
225°
270°315°
On:
Off:
Inside of region:
Along outline:
Onto outline:
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Pull CompensationLengthens the sewing region in the stitch pattern’s sewing direction to prevent pattern shrink-
age during sewing.
Range: 2–10 mm (0.08–0.39 inch)
Default: 0.0 mm (0.00 inch)
Programma-
ble fillSelect a pattern for programmable fill stitch.
Click  , and then, in the Browse dialog box that appeared, select the folder 
containing the .pas file that you want to use. Double-click the desired pattern, or 
select it, and then click OK.
Width (horizontal length)Sets the stitch pattern width.
Range: 2–10 mm (0.08–0.39 inch)
Default: 7.5 mm (0.30 inch)
Height (vertical length)Sets the stitch pattern height.
Range: 5–10 mm (0.20–0.39 inch)
Default: 7.5 mm (0.30 inch)
DirectionAllows you to rotate the angle of the stitch patterns.
Range: 0–359 degrees
Default: 0 degrees
OffsetDirectionSets the direction of the offset as row/column.
Va l u eWhen the pattern’s arrangement is offset, sets the amount of offset.
Range: 0–99%
Default: 0%
Base
Sew
Specifies 
the base 
stitching.Stitch 
Ty p eSpecifies the shape of stitching on the edges.
Available only when the Base Sew check box is 
selected.
Available settings:  , 
Default: 
 (for all objects other than text)
 (for text)
Step PitchSets the pitch of the stitching for the base of a programmable fill stitch.
Available only when the Base Sew check box is 
selected.
Range: 1–10 mm (0.04–0.39 inch)
Default: 4.0 mm (0.16 inch)
FrequencySets the spacial frequency steps of the stitching for the base of a programmable 
fill stitch.
Available only when the Base Sew check box is 
selected.
Range: 0–99%
Default: 30%
0° 45° 90°
135°
180°
225°
270°315°
row
column
Step pitch
0%
30%
Patter n
The stitching for the base (area 
other than the pattern indicated 
by the diagonal lines) of the pro-
grammable fill stitch can be set.
The pattern is sewn with the 
specified stitching.
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Motif stitch
Cross stitch
Concentric circle stitch, radial stitch and spiral stitch
For details on moving the center point of the concentric circle stitch and the radial stitch, refer to “Moving the 
center point” on page 139.
MotifSelects whether to use pattern 1 or pattern 2 for the motif stitch. If you choose to use both patterns, the data 
is created to sew alternating rows of the two.
Pattern1 only: Uses only pattern 1 (Default)
Pattern2 only: Uses only pattern 2
Pattern1 and 2: Uses pattern 1 and pattern 2
Pattern1
Pattern 2Select a pattern for the motif stitch.
Click  , and then, in the Browse dialog box that appeared, select the 
folder containing the .pmf file that you want to use. Double-click the desired 
pattern, or select it, and then click OK.
Width (hori-
zontal length)Sets the pattern width (the direction along the line).
Range: 2–10 mm (0.08–0.39 inch)
Default: 5.0 mm (0.20 inch)
Height (verti-
cal length)Sets the pattern height (the direction perpendicular to the line).
Range: 2–10 mm (0.08–0.39 inch)
Default: 5.0 mm (0.20 inch)
H-Arrange 
(horizontal 
arrange-
ment)Sets the horizontal arrangement of the pattern. For 
patterns like  , the patterns will be arranged along 
the line as shown at the right.
V-Arrange 
(vertical 
arrange-
ment)Sets the vertical arrangement of the pattern. For pat-
terns like  , the patterns will be arranged along the 
line as shown at the right.
DirectionAllows you to rotate the angle of the motif stitch.
Range: 0–359 degrees
Default: 0 degrees
Row OffsetSets the amount of offset for each row.
Range: 0–10 mm (0.00–0.39 inch)
Default: 0.0 mm (0.00 inch)
Run PitchSets the pitch of the sewing.
Range: 1–10 mm (0.04–0.39 inch)
Default: 10.0 mm (0.39 inch)
Normal:
Mirror:
Alternate:
Normal:
Mirror:
Alternate:
0° 45° 90°
135°
180°
225°
270°315°
SizeSets the horizontal and vertical size of the pattern.
In Expert mode, the set value is converted automatically and displayed in the box for the other 
measurement units.
Range: 1.5–5.0 mm (0.06–0.20 inch) or 5–17 counts 
Default: 2.5 mm (0.10 inch) or 10 counts
TimesSets the number of times that the pattern will be sewn. Sews twice per time.
Range: Single, Double, Triple
Default: Single
DensitySets the number of lines per millimeter.
Range: 0.5–7.0 lines per mm (13–178 lines per inch)
Default: 2.0 lines per mm (51 lines per inch)
Run pitchSets the pitch of the line sewing.
Range: 1–10.0 mm (0.04–0.39 inch)
Default: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch)
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Piping stitch
Stitches run parallel through the length of adjacent blocks.
Available only for manual punching patterns.
Manual punch
Notes on programmable fill stitches and 
stamps
When setting the sew type and pattern directions of 
a programmable fill stitch or a stamp, 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:
DensitySets the number of lines per millimeter.
Range: 0.5–7.0 lines per mm (13–178 lines per inch)
Default: 2.0 lines per mm (51 lines per inch)
Run pitchSets the pitch of the line sewing.
Range: 1–10.0 mm (0.04–0.39 inch)
Default: 4.0 mm (0.16 inch)
FrequencySets the spacial frequency steps.
Range: 0–99%
Default: 30%
0%
30%
Feathered 
edgeSets which edge of the stitching that the feathered edge is applied to.
Top: Feathered edge is sewn on the top edge.
Bottom: Feathered edge is sewn on the bottom edge.
When creating data with a Manual Punch tool, the top edge is the side 
containing the first and third points, and the bottom edge is the side con-
taining the second and fourth points.
Select a pattern for the feathered edge.
Click  , and then, in the Browse dialog box that appeared, double-click the desired pat-
tern, or select it, and then click OK.
LengthSets the length of the feathered edge.
Range: 0.2–100 mm (0.01–3.94 inches)
Default: 3 mm (0.12 inch)
Feather edge applied to the top:
Example 1
Stitch direction: 45° (default)
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c“Previewing the Sewing Image” on 
page 187 and “Programmable Stitch 
Creator” on page 208
Creating a gradation
The density of one or two colors 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 under Region sew.
2.Click Pattern.
→The Gradation Pattern Setting dialog 
box appears.
3.To change the thread color, click  . Select 
a color in the Thread Color dialog box that 
appeared, and then click OK.
4.To select a preset gradation pattern, click the 
desired pattern under Select pattern.
5.Move the sliders to adjust the density of the 
gradation pattern.
bMemo:
The preview area shows the setting changes 
that you make.
6.To blend two colors, select the Use additional 
color check box, click   under Use 
additional color. Select a color in the Thread 
Color dialog box that appeared, and then click 
OK.
7.Click OK.
bMemo:
 If the Use additional color check box is 
cleared, the gradation settings are applied 
to the remaining color.
 To close the dialog box without applying 
the changes to the gradation pattern, click 
Cancel.
Example 2
Stitch direction: 90°
Example 3
Stitch direction: 0°
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Specifying hole sewing
By specifying hole sewing, the stitching in 
overlapping regions will not be sewn twice. Hole 
sewing can be set only when one region completely 
encloses another.
1.Select a pair of patterns, for example, a circle 
included in an oval.
bMemo:
For a pair to be valid, one of the patterns 
must be completely enclosed within the other 
pattern, and not contain text, manual 
punching patterns or stitch data.
2.Click Sew, then Set Hole Sewing.
→If the selected pair can be set for hole 
sewing, the following message appears.
→If the selected pair cannot be set for hole 
sewing, the following message appears.
3.Click OK to remove the message.
bMemo:
 Once a pair of patterns has been set for 
hole sewing, they will move together if you 
try to move one of the patterns. To select 
only one pattern to be moved or resized, 
hold down the   key while selecting 
it. (An alternate method is to cancel hole 
sewing.)
 The outline of patterns created with the 
Outline, Fan Shape and Arc & String tools 
can be edited with the Point Edit tool if they 
are first selected while the   key is 
held down.
■Canceling hole sewing
1.
Select a pattern that has been set for hole 
sewing.
2.Click Sew, then Cancel Hole Sewing.
The pair of patterns can now be moved 
independently.
Valid
Invalid
aNote:
To see better what the hole sewing setting 
does, previewing the patterns before and 
after setting hole sewing (For details, refer to 
“Previewing the Sewing Image” on 
page 187.)
Hole sewing not set
Hole sewing set
Sewn twiceSewn once
Alt
Alt
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Using the Applique Wizard
The Applique Wizard provides instructions for easily 
creating appliqués.
1.Select a pattern with a closed shape, such as 
a circle or square.
bMemo:
 A pattern with lines that cross over 
themselves cannot be selected.
 The pattern selected for creating the 
appliqué will be deleted after the Applique 
Wizard is used.
2.Click Sew, then Applique Wizard.
→The Applique Wizard dialog box ap-
pears.
3.Under Applique Material, select whether 
(Yes) or not (No) the outline of the appliqué is 
to be sewn onto the appliqué fabric as a guide 
for cutting it out.
4.Under Applique Position, select whether or 
not the outline of the appliqué positioning 
outline is to be sewn onto the base fabric.
5.Under Tack down, select whether (Yes) or 
not (No) the appliqué is to be basted onto the 
base fabric. If Yes is selected, select the 
basting stitch from the selector. You can also 
select which stitch (satin stitch, E stitch or V 
stitch) to use for the basting.
6.Under Covering Stitch, select the sew type 
and other attributes for finishing the appliqué.
7.Click OK to finish the Applique Wizard and 
display the design in the Design Page.
bMemo:
To quit the operation and close the dialog 
box, click 
Cancel.
E stitch V stitchSatin stitch
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Checking Embroidery Patterns
Measuring the Distance Between Two 
Points
1.Click   on the Tool Box.
→The shape of the pointer changes to 
.
2.Move the pointer to the beginning of the part of 
the object that you want to measure, and then 
hold down the mouse button.
→A small circle appears, indicating the start 
point of the measurement.
3.Drag the pointer to view the measurement in 
the status bar. The value beside Length 
shows the length along a straight line between 
the start point and the end point. The value 
beside Width shows the horizontal distance 
between the start point and the end point. The 
value beside Height shows the vertical 
distance between the start point and the end 
point.
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