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Scanning
Scanners will convert design artwork into a computer format. Scanning allows the digitizer to use even the
most primitive of artwork without recreating the design. A few digitizing systems even allow the digitizer to
transfer the design directly into the digitizing program without using an intermediary software.
Scissors
Cutting utensil with identically sized finger holes, or bows, and an overall length of usually less than six
inches. Useful for detailed cutting and for trimming thread and backing.
Short stitch
A digitizing technique that places shorter stitches in curves and corners to avoid unnecessary bulky
buildup of stitches.
Specialty fill
Born of recent technology, a fill stitch capability that produces a fill with a "relief" or motif design within a
fill-stitched area.
Steil stitch
See Column stitch .
Stitch editing
Digitizing feature that allows one or more stitches in a pattern to be deleted or altered.
Stitch processing
The calculation of stitch information by means of specialized software, allowing scaling of expanded
(stitch) format designs with density compensation and stitch count.
Stock designs
Digitized generic embroidery designs that are readily available at a cost below that of custom-digitized
designs.
Swiss embroidery
Satin stitch embroidery. Recalls the origins of an automated embroidery machine that was developed in
the 1800s by Isaak Groebli. Embroidery remains a government-supported industry in Switzerland today.
Tackle twill
Letters or numbers cut from polyester or rayon twill fabric that are commonly used for athletic teams and
organizations. Tackle twill appliqués attached to a garment have an adhesive backing that tacks it down in
place, and the edges of the appliqués are then zigzag-stitched.
Tension
Tautness of thread when forming stitches. Top thread tension as well as bobbin thread tension need to be
set. Proper thread tension is achieved when about one third of the thread showing on the underside of the
column stitch is bobbin thread.
Thread
Fine cord of natural or synthetic material made from two or more filaments twisted together and used for
stitching. Machine embroidery threads come in rayon, which has a high sheen; cotton, which has a duller
finish than rayon but is available in very fine deniers; polyester, which is strong and colorfast; metallics,
which have a high luster and are composed of a synthetic core wrapped in metal foil; and acrylic, which is
purported to have rayon's sheen.
Thread clippers
Small cutting utensil with a spring action that is operated by the thumb in a hole on the top blade and the
fingers cupped around the bottom blade. Useful for quick thread cutting, but unsuitable for detailed trim-
ming or the removal of backing.
Topping
See Facing .
Trimming
Operation in the finishing process that involves trimming the reverse and top sides of the embroidery,
including jump stitches and backing.
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