Decorative borders

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Click Outlines > Zigzag to create open borders or columns of even width for an open ‘sawtooth’ effect. Right-click for settings.

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Use Outlines > E Stitch to create open borders or columns of even width for an open ‘comb’ effect. Right-click for settings.

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Use Outlines > Square to create open borders or columns of even width for an open ‘toothed’ effect. Right-click for settings.

ZigzagStitchesSample2.pngThe Stitch Types toolbars include Zigzag, E Stitch, and Square. All can be used to create borders around appliqués and other embroidery objects. They can also be used for decorative effects or open fills where fewer stitches are required. Zigzag and double zigzag stitches are also frequently used as underlays.

To create decorative borders...

1Select the digitizing method you want to use – open or closed.

2Select an outline or fill stitch type and create the embroidery object. Alternatively, select an existing object and apply a stitch type.

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3Double-click the object or right-click the icon to access object properties. These give you control over stitch spacing, length, and run count values.

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4Adjust Spacing for more or less dense outlines.

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Usage tips...

3Create parallel stitching and control the angle relative to the horizontal. Use it to create calligraphy-like stitching.

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3E Stitch also lets you set the number of runs:

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Related topics...

3Chenille patterns

3Zigzag underlay settings

3Embroidery digitizing

3Digitizing regular columns

3Trapunto open stitching

3Appliqué Embroidery