Selecting Appropriate Thread Colors and Density |

Selecting Appropriate Thread Colors and Density

Check the conversion results, and then, if it is acceptable, touch [Set] to continue with step 3. If necessary, specify the maximum number of thread colors, the thread colors that must be used, and the thread density.
1. Specify the maximum number of thread colors.
2. Specify the thread brand.
3. Change the magnification ratio for displaying the image.
4. This indicates that a magnified image can be repositioned (no action is required).
5. Preview the converted embroidery data.
6. Specify the thread color list. The thread colors being used can be changed.
  When (pin thread color key) is blue, the thread color on the key beside it is kept for converting the image to embroidery data. Touch (gray) to keep the thread color beside the key. Touch (blue) to no longer keep the thread color beside the key.
  Touch to keep the thread colors of all thread spools. Touch the key again to no longer keep all thread colors.
  Touch , select a thread color, and then touch [OK] to add the selected thread color to the list.
  Select a thread color in the thread color list, and then touch to remove the selected thread color.
7. Adjust the thread density.
8. Save the embroidery pattern.
For this example, we will convert the image with a maximum number of 12 colors and keep two thread colors. Touch [Preview] to apply the settings to the pattern.
1. Maximum number of thread colors.
2. Kept thread colors (blue pins)
Check the conversion results, and then touch [Set].
- The following message appears. Touch [OK] to display the converted pattern in the embroidery edit screen.
  - Since converted embroidery pattern has a high thread density, it may shrink when it is embroidered. Hoop the fabric firmly secured in the embroidery frame before embroidering. For Picture Play embroidery function, we recommend using the separately sold magnetic frame, which offers more strength for holding fabric taut.