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Embroidery / Digitizing Glossary - 123Digitizing about:reader?url=http://www.123digitizing.com/embroidery-digitizing-gl... 6 of 8 10/28/2016 12:11 AM exception to this rule tends to be in satin stitch columns, whether in a letter, outline or otherwise. Satin columns can pull in on the ends (thus reducing column width) and push out on the sides (thus increasing column length). To counteract these distortions, digitizers use a technique call Compensation. Registration Correct registration is achieved when all stitches and design elements line up correctly. Running Stitch Sometimes called 'walking' stitch, used for fine detail, outlining, and quickly covering space between separate design elements; used primarily for underlay. Satin Stitch Closely spaced stitches, similar to zigzag, except that they alternate between straight stitches and angled stitches (rather than all angled) of varying length, angle and density. A satin stitch is normally anywhere from 2mm to 10mm SPI Stitches per inch; system for measuring density or the amount of satin stitches in an inch of embroidery. SPM Stitches per minute; system for measuring the running speed of an embroidery machine. Ranging from as slow as 60 SPM to as high as 1500 SPM. Scaling Ability within one design program to enlarge or reduce a design. In expanded format, most scaling is limited 10 to 20 percent because the stitch count remains constant despite final design size. Condensed or outline formats, on the other hand, scale changes may be more dramatic because stitch count and density may be varied. Scanning Scanners convert designs into a computer format, allowing the digitizer to use even the most primitive of artwork without recreating the design. Many embroidery digitizing systems allow the digitizer to transfer the design directly into the embroidery digitizing program without using intermediary software. Short Stitching An embroidery digitizing technique that places shorter stitches in curves and corners to avoid an unnecessary bulky build-up of stitches. Special Fill A function available in some embroidery digitizing software that automatically incorporates special patterns, motifs or textures into fill areas. Stability The property of a bonded fabric that prevents sagging, slipping or stretching. This is conducive to ease of handling in manufacturing, and helps the fabric to keep its shape in wear, dry cleaning and washing. Stitch Count The total number of stitches in a particular design. Stitch Editing Embroidery digitizing feature that allows one or more stitches in a pattern to be deleted or
Embroidery / Digitizing Glossary - 123Digitizing about:reader?url=http://www.123digitizing.com/embroidery-digitizing-gl... 7 of 8 10/28/2016 12:11 AM altered. Stitch Processing The calculation of stitch information by means of specialized software, allowing scaling of expanded format designs with density compensation. A trademarked software feature developed by Wilcom Pty. of Australia. Stock Designs Digitized generic embroidery designs that are readily available at a cost below that of custom-digitized designs. Swatch A stitched out sample of an embroidery design used for inspection, comparison, construction, color, finish and sales purposes. Tackle Twill Letters or numbers cut from polyester or rayon twill fabric that are commonly used for athletic teams and organizations. Tackle twill appliqués attached to a garment have an adhesive backing that tacks them in place; the edges of the appliqués are then zigzag stitched. Tearaway One of two basic types of backing materials. Another type is Cutaway. Tension Tautness of thread when forming stitches. Top thread tension, as well as bobbin thread tension, needs to be set and balanced. Proper thread tension is achieved when about one-third of the thread showing on the underside of the fabric on a column stitch is bobbin thread. Thread Fine cord of natural or synthetic material made from two or more filaments twisted together and used for stitching. Machine embroidery threads come in rayon, which has a high sheen; cotton, which has a duller finish than rayon but is available in very fine deniers; polyester, which is strong and colorfast; metallic thread, which have a high luster and are composed of a synthetic core wrapped in metal foil; and acrylic, which is purported to have rayon's sheen. Thread Clippers Small cutting utensil with a spring action that is operated by the thumb in a hole on the top blade and the fingers cupped around the bottom blade. Useful for quick thread cutting, but unsuitable for detailed trimming or removal of backing. Topping Also known as facing. Material hooped or placed on top of fabrics that have definable nap or surface texture, such as corduroy and terry cloth, prior to embroidery. The topping compacts the wale or nap and holds the stitches above it. Includes a variety of substances, such as plastic wrap, water-soluble plastic “foil” and open-weave fabric that has been chemically treated to disintegrate with the application of heat. Trimming Operation in the finishing process that involves trimming the reverse and top sides of the embroidery, including jump stitches and backing.
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