SINGER PSW 1.10-WORKBOOK - Manual (Page 37)

Professional Sew-Ware
Digitizing Hints
1. Use a printed image of the design as a guide to digitize.
2. Use the Utilities: Image Span function to create a new starting position to
prevent an initial jump stitch.
3. Most of the time, fewer points are better than more points for smoother
segments.
4. Round off a pointed segment if it overlaps another segment. Too many small
stitches in one area can create lumps in the embroidery, break the thread or
break the needle.
5. Overlap adjoining segments to compensate for push/pull.
6. Use underlay stitches to help compensate for the push/pull effect.
7. When digitizing satin stitches, begin by digitizing several manual stitches to
create a lock stitch.
8. Use the clean up function to erase extra small stitches.
9. Be aware of the start and stop points of each segment to prevent
unnecessary jump stitches.
10. If possible, place the start and stop points close together to prevent lines in a
digitized segment/block.
11. Save your embroidery often during the digitizing process!
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