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Stitch length settings ​

Run00008.pngUse Outline Stitch Types > Run to place a row of single run stitches along a digitized line. Right-click for settings.

For run stitch and other outline stitches, stitch length can be adjusted to suit the shape.

To adjust stitch length... ​

  • Right-click the icon to access object properties.

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  • To set a fixed stitch length, adjust the Length field. For sharp curves, reduce length – e.g. 1.8 mm – so that the stitches follow the line more closely. Mimic hand-made embroidery by increasing length to, say, 4.0 mm.

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  • Alternatively, automatically shorten stitches to follow tight curves with the Variable Run Length option.
  • In the Chord Gap field, enter the maximum distance to allow between the digitized outline and the stitches.

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  • In the Min Len field, enter the minimum stitch length to allow. Stitch length will not reduce to less than this value, even if the chord gap is exceeded.