Step 4 Applying a pattern to stitching

Detailed line and region attribute settings can be specified from the [Sewing Attributes] pane. Now, we will specify settings for region sewing for the flowerpot.

  1. Specify the color and sew type for the line and region of the flowerpot.
    1. Click the [Import] tab.
    2. Select [BS_shapes13.pes], and then click [Import].
    3. Click the [Shapes] tab.
    4. Select [CLAY BROWN] in the color palette as the line color and [Zigzag Stitch] as the sew type 1.
    5. Select [DEEP GOLD] in the color palette as the region color and [Prog. Fill Stitch] as the sew type 2.
  2. Specify the sewing attributes.
    1. Click the [Sewing Attributes] tab.
      If the [Sewing Attributes] pane is not displayed, click the [View] tab, then [Attributes], then [Sewing Attributes].
      1. The effects of the specified settings can be previewed. This preview can be displayed/hidden by clicking the Show Hint/Hide Hint button.
      2. Click this button to return the attribute to its default setting.
    2. There are two display modes for the [Sewing Attributes] pane. For this example, we will specify settings in Beginner mode.
    3. In the [Density] box, type "5.0".
    4. In the [Direction] section, drag the red arrow to 90°. Otherwise, type "90".
    5. Click in the [Programmable fill] section.
    6. Select [net4], and then click [OK].
    7. Type "7.6" to specify the pattern size.
      1. The selected pattern is displayed.
      • If the dialog box is displayed in Expert mode, click [To Beginner mode] to display the dialog box in Beginner mode.
      • More detailed settings can be specified in Expert mode.

        Specifying sewing attributes