not sure why but i take to to my sewing machine and fix it with a zig zag to make it perfect again hugs

Jean.....I believe there can be several issues, one is hooping, which I myself have difficulties getting the right tension on the fabric, then there is "pull compensation" which is kind of like the stitching pulling against itself and causing shifting on fabric.......I don't know how to exactly explain the pull compensation, but I do know it can affect outline registrations........

Yep it is called push & pull just as Vicki has said. the density of the stitches create it so proper stabilization can help both top & bottom. If I can I will add another pc of stabilizer to my project if I see this happening, to the under side of the project or perhaps a heavier stabilizer. Still it does happen & only an embroider would notice it as a flaw. Now a days there are many designs that are specifically created to achieve this look. It is a very cute bear & Carolyn's suggestion of zigzagging it works really well. We have all been here & I am sure we will all be again. Can you remember where you got the design from? Hugs Loralye

You have gotten great answers. This is a cute bear.

It just makes him look fuzzier :-) As others have some, some designs deliberately put the outline off for a certain "look" - Urban Threads for one with their sketches and watercolor designs. Looks great "as is".

I have stitched this out and I don't remember having a problem with it,

....your fabric may be slipping in the hoop...in addition to other suggestions I would try using the rubber shelf lining on the sides of the hoop to help prevent slippage...

You have several great answers. i think it is mainly that push-pull thing and the density of the design. One thing I might add it that on some of the designs that I know I have had outline trouble with is that I skip ahead to the final outline, stitch it out then go back to the beginning and start over stitch it all out including redoing the last outline.

so cute

Looks so cute

It might be just the fabric you are using as michemb says she had no problems with it. Have you stitched it on anything else, a simple cotton fabric for instance?
It might be due to the digitising; I noticed apart from a few bits in the legs all parts have the more or less same stitch direction, from bottom left to top right - that can spell problems as the fabric is pushed in one direction.

Last week someone told me this can be caused by too many stitches for the stabilizer. Try floating a piece of tear away under the hoop or using 2 layers of a light weight stabilizer at a 45 degree angle to each other.

For my self - it has always appeared the fabric shifted when it happened to me. Or stretched. I look to stabilize by some type of 'glue' not just a baste. Good Luck - He is adorable.

no matter he is still adorable....soozie

In agreement with others, I'd try extra stabiliser and just hoop the stabiliser and baste the towel or fabric down to that, to stop it pulling in with the denseness of stitching. Some of the plasticcy type of washaway on top, also basted or pinned around the edges could also help contain the outline to where it's meant to be. It can be a great learning curve for us to try different methods of hooping on the same project to see what difference it makes. This is a cute design and I'm sure the recipient won't care a jot for the slight 'outline issue'. It's true that some are purposely done that way. Lovely hot pink!

Ithink because it is a freebie.I have lots of free patterns that does that.Still very cute.

Your bear turned out really cute.
I hoop one layer of stabilizer with the fabric, and then float a second layer, opposite direction, underneath, for all real heavy designs. I also wrap my hoops with Glad Stretch & Seal (I think that is what it is called...someone borrowed my box). The kind that has a tacky side. But I put it on the sides of the hoop so the tacky side is out. It lasts for lots of projects. Does not take up much space in the hoop either.

I read all of the comments and I agree with the group. I would hoop this fabric along with a cut-away and float another piece underneath. Since there is a high nap on the fabric, I wouldn't worry too much about it because as soon as it is washed and dried it will fluff up around your design. ;)

I just did a small design on a onesie and had the same problem with the outline stitches, sometimes I think the free designs are not perfect..

I have had a real close up look at you little bear and yes the outline is a bit off here and there. The face is great with the dummy but the fur around his head and feet is a bit off - make him look like a fuzzy bear. I would use a marker pen to fill in the bits and you know what - after one washing no one will ever notice. I think he looks great. Sarah.

j'adore !