Why Are My Outlines Off on My Embroidery Design
Running stitch outlines, especially around large fill objects, can be hard to control perfectly. If there are gaps between the outline and the stitches, discover the 6 most common reasons to determine if they are a design (digitizer) problem or an embroidery problem.
Tags: compensation, embroidery basics, machine embroidery, tensions, troubleshooting
Does Machine Embroidery Shrink Fabric?
I was recently asked this curious question and so I thought this would be a good place to answer it. Technically, embroidery itself won’t “shrink” fabric. However, sewing distortions occur during the embroidery process that can pull the fabric and thus result in the appearance of “shrinkage.” Distortions occur as a result of push and [...]
Tags: compensation, embroidery basics, tensions, troubleshooting
New Ebook! Anatomy of a Design
Sneak a peak inside the covers of my new ebook, Anatomy of a Design in this video by Gary Walker, Managing Director of Echidna Sewing Products.
Tags: announcement, compensation, density, digitizing, ebook, education, embroidery, machine embroidery, underlay, video
Embroidery Basics: Understanding Compensation
The more you know about embroidery design attributes, the more savvy you will be about embroidery and optimizing your results. Learn what compensation is, how it affects embroidery, what control you have over it.
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