Changing the Size of the Pattern

1. Touch [Edit], and then touch .

   

2. Select the size changing method.

   

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   Change the pattern size while maintaining the number of stitches. Enlarged patterns will be less dense, and reduced patterns will be more dense. In order to maintain embroidering quality, there is a limit to how much the embroidery pattern can be enlarged or reduced.

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   With this function, the pattern will be enlarged or reduced at a larger ratio than with normal pattern resizing.
   Change the pattern size while maintaining the thread density. The number of stitches is recalculated depending on the pattern size.
   If this key appears in light gray and is not available, this function cannot be used with the selected pattern.
   When making a border pattern, change the size using this function and then apply the border setting.

   • After the pattern size is changed using , the thread density can be changed in the embroidery edit screen. ([Edit] Window)
   • If the pattern is enlarged and there is space between stitches, a better effect can be achieved by increasing the thread density.
   • If the pattern is reduced and the stitching is too thick, a better effect can be achieved by reducing the thread density.

3. Select the direction in which to change the size.

   
   1. Size of the pattern
   2. Touch to return the pattern to its original size.
   3. Touch to move patterns.

       

      	Decrease the pattern proportionately.
      	Decrease the pattern vertically.
      	Decrease the pattern horizontally.
      	Enlarge the pattern proportionately.
      	Stretch the pattern vertically.
      	Stretch the pattern horizontally.

      • Each pattern’s range of size adjustment depends upon the original size of the design and the maximum embroidery area.
      • Some patterns or characters can be enlarged to a greater degree if they are rotated 90 degrees.
      • You can also change the pattern size by dragging the red point on the pattern image.

4. Touch [OK].

   • Be sure to do trial embroidery using same fabric and threads as project in order to check the embroidering results.