Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns

Imported stitch patterns can be enlarged or reduced in Layout & Editing in the following three ways.

1. Stitch patterns can be simply enlarged/reduced.
2. Stitch patterns can be enlarged/reduced while the <Ctrl> key is held down.
3. Using the [Convert to Blocks] tools, stitch patterns can be enlarged/reduced after being converted to a group of shape patterns with multiple sewing direction lines.

With method 1, the stitching will become more dense or light without the number of stitches sewn changing. In other words, greatly enlarging or reducing the pattern changes the quality of the embroidery since the thread density is not adjusted. Use this method when only slightly enlarging/reducing the stitch pattern.

With method 2, the size of the pattern is changed while maintaining the thread density and needle drop point pattern. However, if the original thread density and needle drop point pattern in the stitch pattern are not uniform, the thread density and needle drop point pattern may not be maintained, even by using this method. Enlarge/reduce the pattern while checking the preview. Do not use this method when only slightly enlarging/reducing the stitch pattern.

With method 3, the thread density is maintained while the pattern is enlarged/reduced. However, the needle drop point pattern is not entirely maintained. Use this method when you wish to change the stitching or shape. Do not use this method when only slightly enlarging/reducing the stitch pattern.