Hey all... here at the Jersey Shore..
I'm a total newcomer to digitizing. Of course, I said, "I can do that".. so, I'm workin on it! Pouring over every video and instruction I can find using the Hatch trial version.I have to say I do understand that manual digitizing is better, but I have gotten some nice work out of the Auto dig. But, agree, that the default satin stitch is annoying. And, the prepare for embroidery sometimes leaves elements out of the original drawing.
Question. How do you get a neat, running stitch for redwork? That's all I want. I'm not too fond of the thick, blobby embroidery fills. Just a nice, handmade look to a running stitch. I've adjusted stitch length when I manually digitize as well. Attached is my first manually digitized work. Not the even running stich I wanted.
Thanks for any help. Pat, in NJ
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I am another one that does not digitize (yet), butjust wanted to welcome you to the group.
109774I tried digitizing a few times. My SB Sue's poor chickens were without heads and my ITH doll outline looked all jagged after turning it. I think I just gave up too easy but never got back to it. I just wanted someone help with hands on experience and verbally tell me what I am doing is wrong or right. Books used language I was unfamiliar with and machine dealer only gave 2 short lessons==very short lessons when I bought the software. Yours truly looks like it was done by hand and is still beautiful as so many seem to have gone back to the hand stitched items. Good luck to you and your future endeavors. Lots of great advice here on this site.
18497Welcome to the site.
Redwork seems to be the easiest thing to digitise, but it is not as simple as it might look. I highly recommend making a few test, just simple straight and curved lines to find out what you like best. For instance:
- the stitch length need to be short enough to get nicely rounded curves but not so short you get tinu knot-like dots. Too long and circles become octagonals.
- find out by trying what minimal distance between the lines you find acceptable - too close and your lines get an uneven look.
- try to get an unbroken line as long as you can - every jump means a tiny knot at the beginning and the end. and it slows down your machine.
- consider beforehand if you want single stitch or double - the latter enables you to avoid more stops, but gives a thicker line. You might use a finer thread, but they are harder to come by.
As you see there are several things to think about and the list is not exhaustive.
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145304Hello, welcome to another Jersey Girl. You'll like it here.
32948I wanted to pop in and say welcome to the Cute family. I'm glad you asked and know one of our great digitizers will be along to help.
169064Welcome Pat, I don't digitise either, but wanted to welcome you to this wonderful site. I'm sure once people are awake who are digitisers on this site will give you lots of ideas. Love Chris, Newcastle, Australia.
234506Welcome.
I don't digitize but sure the others who do will come along and give you some good advice.
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