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Appliqué
Arc
Automatic Trim
Backing
Baseline
Bead
Bean Stitch
Bezier Curves
Birdnesting
Embroidery process that involves using cut pieces of fabric in place
of large fill stitch areas. The fabric pieces are sewn into the design.
The process is used to reduce stitch counts in large designs and/or
to create a unique appearance.
A curved shape similar to a half circle. A baseline shape.
An automated machine process that cuts the top and bobbin thread
when directed by data stored in a design file. This function is usually
used after a jump or a color change. This process eliminates the
need for manual trimming.
Woven and non-woven material used underneath the item or fabric
being embroidered to provide support and stability. Can be hooped
with the item, or placed between the machine throat plate and the
hooped garment. Available in various weights and in two basic types:
cutaway and tearaway.
A line in which lettering segments sit.
See Direction lines and points.
Three stitches placed back and forth between two points. Often used
for outlining because it eliminates the need for repeatedly digitizing a
single-ply running stitch outline.
A method of drawing shapes. In Bezier mode, you can enter both
straight and curved points. You draw lines by setting anchor points
and curves by dragging direction points and lines.
Collection of thread between goods and needle plate, resembling a
bird's nest. Formation of a bird's nest prevents free movement of
goods and may be caused by: inadequate tensioning of the top
thread in the needle plate hole; top thread not through take-up lever;
top thread not following thread path correctly; or flagging of goods.