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Stitch Length The length of a stitch will vary depending on the stitch type, but there are a few general rules that are determined by the equipment being used. Most equipment today will have a maximum stitch length of 12mm. To travel longer distances, the use of a jump stitch or needle up would be required. This does not mean that a 12mm satin stitch is a good idea. Most stitches should be kept at 6mm or less. Longer stitches are not as stable and are more likely to be snagged. In addition, they will cause wear and tear on your embroidery equipment. It is possible to digitize a satin stitch at 10mm wide but to ensure smooth sewing, the use of jump stitches is necessary. Most digi systems have an automatic setting of 7mm, which is industry standard. This means the 10mm satin stitch actually has a jump in between each stitch which ensures smoother sewing. Minimum stitch length should also be considered. Although your equipment may be able to create stitches that are less than 1mm, the stitch will not form well. The needle and thread need to move far enough away from the last stitch to make a new needle penetration. If the distance is shorter than 1mm, the needle and thread may simply sew into the same hole, causing most of the embroidery to end up behind the material. You will also find that if the stitch is too short, the underlay may poke out of the top stitching. Here are some guidelines to consider concerning stitch length: - Keep all stitches longer than 1mm - Set jump stitch for 7mm - Try to keep all satin stitches no longer than 6-10mm - Use a stitch length of 3-6mm for tatami stitches - Use 2-3mm for underlay stitch length - Use 1.5-2.5mm for run stitches or detail. Page 10
Density Density is also known as Stitch Spacing Density of an embroidered object is best described as the distance between stitches. The greater the density, the smaller the distance between the stitches. The density used will vary, depending on stitch type. Underlay also effects the density we choose. For example, if we have a double zig zag underlay, less top stitching is required. The desired look will also affect the density required. For example, to achieve a blended look, the first color will be sewn at full coverage density and the second color would sew at the same angle using half density. If you play with the density, you can affect the number of stitches in a design. Here is a chart to use as a guideline for density, but we strongly recommend experimentation. Satin Stitch (Assuming that we are going for full coverage) Stitch length (column width) Underlay used Density used 1mm center run .42 or 4.2 1.5mm center run .40 or 4.0 2mm 3mm edge run edge run .38 or 3.8 .36 or 3.6 4mm edge run .34 or 3.4 5mm edge run and/or zigzag .32 or 3.2 6-10mm edge run and/or zigzag .30 or 3.0 Page 11
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