Select A Stitch

1) Using the Selection Tool ,select the letters and / or graphics you want to stitch.

2) Then choose the Stitch Popup button from the button bar. The menu should look like this:

3) Click on the arrow to the right of the defaults to reveal your stitch choices:


4) Notice you have default choices, zig-zag narrow, zig-zag wide, satin narrow, satin wide etc., where the values are preset for you.

5) To select any of the default choices, select your choice and click to highlight. Click on Apply. The stitches will generate on the screen.

6) To customize a stitch, select a default stitch, highlight the edit table, make changes to spi, kerf or width, rename default stitch to a custom name, click on SAVE at bottom left of the stitch pop-up, this will save your new custom stitch file. To delete a custom stitch, select the stitch file you want to delete, then click on Delete or click on the X at the bottom left of the stitch pop-up.

When to use zig-zag stitching:

Definitely on shapes under 3“ in height, but can be used on any size appliqué.
For small, detailed shapes with elements narrower than 1/2“.
For an authentic athletic or “tackle twill” look. To lower stitch count by as much as 75% over satin stitching.

When to use satin stitching:

Best on shapes larger than 3“ in height.
To add a contrast color.
To add a contrasting texture

Hint: Use wide stitching on large, simple shapes and letters (5“ or
taller) and for thick or bulky fabrics (quilted jackets, stadium blankets,
etc.). Narrow stitching looks best on small, detailed design elements.

*Kerf is the distance from the outside edge of the appliqué piece to the outside reach of the stitch column.

To combine zig-zag and satin stitches in the same design:

1) Using the Selection Tool , select the design element you want to work with. If necessary, utilize the Group or Ungroup functions (found under Arrange on the menu bar) to make selection easier. Follow steps 2-6 above.

Proceed to Create A Disk.