You Can Digitize!

I. Overview Of The Digitizing Process

Defining The Process Digitizing Solutions Art VS Engineering Understanding The Sewing Process Metric VS Imperial Measurements Metric Units For Digitizing Imperial Units For Digitizing Conversions Between Metric And Imperial Advantages of Metric Over Imperial

II. Stitches The Building Blocks for Embroidery

Stitch Types Characteristics & Limitations Run Stitches Manual Stitches Satin Stitches Fill Stitches Working With Stitches Interaction Between Stitch Types Layering Stitches

III. Primary Stitch Control Factors

Stitch Lengths Limiting factors Normal ranges Density When to change Acceptable values Underlay Purpose And Use Types Of Underlay Push Pull Compensation The causes of push-pull The affects of push-pull Compensating for push-pull

IV. Secondary Stitch Control Factors

Cornering Techniques Types Of Corners Applying Cornering Styles Short Stitches Purpose And Use Changing And Editing Lock Stitches Purpose And Use Where To Apply Alternative Methods Of Locking Thread

VI. Creating Texture & Dimension

Overlaps Definition and Use Methods Overlays Definition and Use Methods Stitch Patterns Definition and Use Methods Reflection of Light Definition and Use Methods

VII. Planning A Design

Design Analysis Breaking A Design Down Into Individual Elements Identifying Limitations and Challenges Anchoring Stabilizing A Design Pathing Sequencing Stitches And Elements Minimizing Trims, Jumps and Color Changes

V. Creating Lettering
General Lettering Tips And Techniques Advantages Over Stock Fonts Small Lettering Limiting Factors Tips and Techniques Running Stitch Letters

VII. Digitizing A Design Beginning To End

Instructor Exercise The instructor will digitize a design from beginning to end to illustrate the concepts presented during the class .

VIII. Question & Answer Session