Underlay Properties - Brother Pacesetter Embroidery Lettering Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
In the Fill area, the image beneath the Density setting will
change as you adjust the setting. These are not precise images;
rather, they are intended to provide you with visual cues to what
you are doing as you change the settings.
A general rule is to go for full-fabric coverage, but add extra
stabilizer if you want to support a high-density fill on a low-
density fabric.
If the letters in the text segment are large (i.e., above the maxi-
mum recommended height for the font) it is better to use a
choose a fill, rather than satin, for the lettering. Fill stitches are
the type you would normally find filling an area in an embroidery
design. With Fill stitches, each line across is made up of two or
more individual stitches.

Underlay Properties

Underlay stitches are laid down before the visible, or "top"
stitches, to help stabilize stretchy fabrics. They can also help to
tack down wales or naps (on fabrics such as corduroy).
There are a variety of possible underlay types available; the
following image gives a schematic view of how the different
types of underlay are sewn.
The Underlay Area in the Properties panel.