Dear Cuties, I have a question. I am almost to the point of being able to share my digitized designs. My software has the option of selecting no fabric or of selecting knits,wovens,terry and several other fabrics. Would you select a specific fabric like knits or wovens or select neutral(no fabric) for designs to share. It appears to change the density of the stitches slightly for each.
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I agree with the others that I'd choose a medium weight cotton as a general option. Whenever you digitise especially for organza or tulle (low density) or for terry or fleece (higher density) I'd mention it.
My software does not automatically set the density and stitch lengths for a selection of different fabrics, but I have my own favourite parameters (found those by testing on different materials).
145302Yikes! This is something totally new to me. When I open a design in my software, it does not show any background fabric, just a color. I can change the color to match the color I will be embroidering on, but not a fabric type. Since I have a zillion designs, I can see where fabric would eat up way too much memory and there would be no way for you to know what fabric I'd be using. I'd vote for "no fabric" so that I could best see the design clearly free of any background distractions.
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by mops
25 Jun 2012
Seeing a fabric in your software is totally different from setting the parameters (especially the density) for a specific fabric when digitising a design.
6788If you're doing something specific like a towel topper holder thingy, you might select 'terry', but I think 'neutral' would be the best bet for things a lot of people will use. If you're doing it for yourself, or for a project that requires a certain fabric to make it work right, choose for that, and then let people know. It's kind of you to ask, surely.
For those who have software, just remember if you're digitizing and you use the actual representative picture of the fabric in your hoop as you digitize, that's taking up a lot of memory, because it's a JPG or BMP. You can change the color of the inside of the hoop to match your fabric, so you can see if the color you're using is showing up well, but save the pictures of the fabric for when you're done, or partially done, it'll save memory. You can still choose knits, wovens, etc from the menu, you don't have to see the fabric to have that option. This is true for Janome Digitizer Pro, anyway.
Hugs, Marji
33451Wow thats cool all have to check out that software, but I aggree with sewmom. I've tryed out some demos for didgitizing it's alot of fun! Would love to see what your doing :)
34Do You have the Floriani software? MAybe they can help you decide:>)
19452Really??!! I thought that it was just for the appearance on the computer screen!! OK, I've learned something new today. I always opt for "no fabric" because then I can see it best. I may have to experiment a little bit.
I would think that it depends upon the design you are digitizing. If you are digitizing something that is light and airy, then you might want to cut down on the stitch count a little bit for t-shirts and such. And if you are doing something embossed, then add the terry fabric and so on. I'm interested to see what you have up your sleeve!! It is fun to watch the creative juices flowing!
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by sewmary15
23 Jun 2012
ok, now you have me experimenting. My 4D software ( I have only the basic package) has a system setting in the configure module that lets you change the background to reflect different types of fabric. If Era has it I could not find it. Seems it has only a materials setting and with two options, set material and material library, the library shows all the settings for each fabric and lets you add in your own. I learn so much here
16302I was just looking at some designs that I thought were duplicates. It turns out she gave us 3 types, knits, wovens and heavy weight. I would be happy with 2, the knits and woven, because cotton comes in both forms. Live Laugh Download Stitch!
173692Your software sounds great. Wish mine would alter stitch count so easy.
Would love to see how diff each fabric choice would make. I love to have less density in most and 'fixed' a lot of designs to sew out at a less density.I use the enlarge and "keep density" opt on Pe-Design.
Happy Digi !
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by sewmary15
23 Jun 2012
I am learning Sierra's free - Stitch Era Universal. Took me a while to get the hang of it because I had no experience at all. Still have lots to learn
7875Sharing with us soon; that is great! Can't wait to see your designs! I agree with the other postings! Thank you!
18031What sewmom said, but also post a picture of a stitchout and tell us what the fabric is that you have used.
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140717I would do a woven cotton, medium weight. If you think a particular design should be used on something else, change the settings and tell everyone what fabric the design is intended for.
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