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by parkermom 23 Jan 2012 ( edited Jan 23'12 15:35 )
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Is there any way to decrease the density on a purchased design? Or are they "locked" somehow so that they can't be edited? Oh, I have so much to learn! Thanks in advance.

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by philippa 23 Jan 2012
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I don't know what software you have, but Embird allows you to alter the density in Manager - Edit and then Set (or Shift+Ctrl+D). Save the edited design under a new design and do a test stitch out. There are limits to what you can do with this edit - but trial and error is the best teacher!
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by parkermom 23 Jan 2012
Well, I have PE-Design, but my husband keeps asking me if there is a program that I'd like to have, and I'm wondering...Would I like Embird better? I'd love feed back on that.
by philippa 23 Jan 2012
Go for it - and make sure you get Studio, Iconizer and Font Engine whilst he is feeling in a generous mood. You can trial Embird free, though you can't save designs.
by bethelb 23 Jan 2012
You can do that easily with your pedesign. Just use the sewing atributes.
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by designcrazy 23 Jan 2012
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Floriani software lets you decrease or increase stitches according to what fabric you plan to use. Good luck with you project. Happy stitching!
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by cfidl 23 Jan 2012
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I do not know embird yet, however I do have an opinion on designs. Most designs are created with a 40 wt thread in mind. I use a 50 wt cotton and so for some designs it would cause problems. Hope this helps and Live Laugh Download Stitch!
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by 02kar 23 Jan 2012
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Most good software programs will adjust the density of designs. Find one that you like and use it use it use it. And don't hesitate to ask any question.
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by tilde01 23 Jan 2012
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If after testing a design and the density needs to be decreased, I just enlarge it the 10% allowed on my machine and that seems to solve the problem.