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by mad14kt 14 Apr 2009 ( edited Apr 14'09 22:02 )
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What's the rule when reducing and enlarging a design? TIA ;D

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by ezzemml 14 Apr 2009
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I don't know and i am glad you asked as i would like to know. thanks for asking hope some one will let us know.
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by mad14kt 14 Apr 2009
UR welcome. I remember seeing it on another site a while ago but I can't remember if it was by 10% or what ;D *2U
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by waterlily 14 Apr 2009
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I'd like to know, too.
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by mad14kt 14 Apr 2009
;D *2U
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by modo 14 Apr 2009
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I wonder*
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by mad14kt 14 Apr 2009
;D *2U
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by mops 14 Apr 2009
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They advise max. 20% when you are sticking to the same stitch count. If you can resize and maintain the stitch density, there are no hard and fast rules. BUT enlarging a small design may show up irregularities in the design (curved lines may turn into multiple straight stretches - outlines may be off - fillings skip corners) and decreasing the size of a large design may result in too many finicky details. So it's just a matter of trying and having a critical look at the result, first in your software and if that looks okay in the test stitch-out.
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by mad14kt 14 Apr 2009
Thanks for your knowledge ;D *2U
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by marjialexa 14 Apr 2009
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As Martine said, if you're doing it on your machine, or in another 'sizing' program, 10 or 20% max. If you have actual digitizing software that changes the stitch count, you can play more. But it doesn't always work like you think it should, even then. Always always test before you do anything good with designs that have been re-sized. Hugs, Marji
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by debleerl 14 Apr 2009
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The others have given you the answer, except don't re-size FSL. If you must, never go smaller and always test stitch on organza or tuil if you try going larger.