Step 3 Specifying hole sewing

Now, we will create the flower and a circle at the center. Then, we will apply a setting so that the overlapping areas are not sewn twice.

1. Create the flower petals.
   1. Click the [Import] tab.
   2. Select [BS_shapes26.pes], and then click [Import].
      
   3. Click the [Shapes] tab.
   4. Select [RED] in the color palette as the line color and [Zigzag Stitch] as the sew type 1.
      
   5. Select [Radial Stitch] as the sew type 2.
   6. Drag the handle 3 to adjust the flower petals to the desired size.
   7. Drag the flower petals to adjust their position.
2. Create the circle at the center.
   1. Click the [Import] tab.
   2. Select [BS_shapes01.pes], and then click [Import].
      
   3. Click the [Shapes] tab.
   4. Select [YELLOW] in the color palette as the line color and [Zigzag Stitch] as the sew type 1.
      
   5. Select [YELLOW] in the color palette as the region color and [Concentric Circle Stitch] as the sew type 2.
   6. Drag the circle to the center of the flower petals.
   7. While holding down the <Shift> key, drag the handle 3 to adjust the circle to the desired size.

      If the <Shift> key is held down while a handle is dragged, the pattern is enlarged or reduced from the center of the pattern.

3. Select the patterns where hole sewing is to be applied.
   1. While holding down the <Ctrl> key, click the yellow circle 1 and the flower petals 2.
      
4. Specify hole sewing.
   1. Click the [Home] tab.
   2. Click [Modify Overlap] in the [Edit] group, and then click [Set hole sewing].
      

      Hole sewing cannot be applied if one of the patterns is not completely enclosed within the other pattern.

      Hole sewing.