Stitching tab

The Stitching tab displays technical stitching details mainly of use to machine operators. Information includes such details as target fabric, required stabilizers, as well as total thread estimates. These may be used for costings as well as production requirements. Bobbin length calculation can be further refined if you are planning a large production run.

Data is extracted from the design file and, apart from title and bobbin length calculation, cannot be modified.

Field

Description

Filename

File name of the selected design. This will often be a number or alphanumeric format for easy cataloging.

Title

Defaults to filename. Add a more descriptive name for easy searching. This name appears on the approval sheet or worksheet.

Auto fabric

Predefined fabric settings used in current design.

Required stabilizer

Indicates recommended stabilizer(s) for selected fabric type.

Design area

Total area covered by design – used for estimating hoop sizes, fabric requirements, 3D foam, or whether design will fit target location.

Total thread

Indicates total meterage of top thread required to stitch out the design.

Total bobbin

Indicates total meterage of bottom (bobbin) thread required to stitch out the design. These figures may be required for inventory control depending on business practices.

Length calculation

Allows you to revise thread usage estimates according to target fabric thickness.

Left / right / up / down

Depending on where the design start/end point has been set, these figures indicate the distance from that point.

Max/min stitch / jump length

The maximum and minimum stitch lengths, and maximum jump stitch length in the design.