Setting up design repeats

A Schiffli design can be repeated horizontally as many times as can fit across the frame. Repeats are measured in ‘quarters’ as shown in the diagram below.

A design can be stitched by every needle (Repeat=4/4), every second needle (Repeat=8/4), or every third needle (Repeat=12/4), and so on. Repeat values increment in multiples of 4 up to a maximum of 96. The design repeat is characteristic to the design and in ES Schiffli is therefore part of the ‘design properties’. The repeat value can be viewed in the Information dialog and also printed on the production worksheet. See Printing Schiffli production worksheets for details.

The physical distance between two repeating needles is not essential to the Schiffli design. However, this value is provided to assist you in checking the accurate size of the artwork (image or enlargement drawing).

When creating new designs, ES Schiffli provides control over design repeats and caters for various machine types. You can view any number of full or part repeats to see how they interconnect. A Print Repeats option for the production worksheet is also available so you can see the design without having to wait for design samples.