embroidery Computer Aided Embroidery A computer aided embroidery

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Computer Aided Embroidery A computer aided embroidery machine translates sketches drawn by hand or by using a computer into stitched designs very quickly. Designs can be simple single embroidery or built up to more complex images. You can use computer aided embroidery to over layer other techniques such as Bondaweb or batik. Designs can be copied in by using a hand scanner or a computer programme called PEdesign.

Designing embroidery for a cushion Because we will be using a hand scanner to create our log, you will need to remember a number of things: 50 mm 1. The maximum size of the logo – why? : 2. You can only draw your designs in 50 mm black – why? 3. You must think about how detailed your designs are – the scanner is not able to cope with very fine lines or writing. Which one of these designs will scan in the best ?

Designing embroidery for a cushion If you are using the computer to design you will need to think about the following aspects: • draw/print the design with plenty of space around it , making sure your designs are not on the very edge of the page. The scanner will pick up the edge of the page and register it as a line and spoil your design. • check the size of your design before you print it to avoid wasting resources. • print two sizes of the design on one page – one slightly bigger but apart in the middle of the page.

Draw a range of possible ideas for computerised embroidery, Three squares inside each other – a simple but effective design This is the best design – the circle changing into a square The bolder lines looks better The outline shape is really good but the middle of the design needs to be clearer Which is your favourite design and why? These swirl designs are not as interesting as the others.

How to use the embroidery machine. Take your embroidery machine and plastic embroidery frame for the machine. Select your design on the touch screen. embroidery arm. touch screen

How to use the embroidery machine Separate the frame top and bottom and thread the machine and the bobbin in the colours you would like the embroidery to be in.

How to use the embroidery machine Place your backing fabric into the frame. This helps to keep the fabric firm and avoids the design from stretching.

How to use the embroidery machine Place your fabric into the frame, checking it’s not folded anywhere especially on the underneath. The fabric needed to be tight in the frame for the embroidery machine to work properly.

How to use the embroidery machine Place the top onto the frame to sandwich all layers together. Make sure the fabric is tight.

How to use the embroidery machine Slide the frame into the arm of the embroidery machine. Check that the frame is in correctly and that the fabric is not folded underneath anywhere. Check your embroidery is correctly placed and to the right size (on the touch screen) embroidery arm. Touch screen.

How to use the embroidery machine Press the green embroider button and let the machine do all the work. It will then begin sewing your design. If you have any problems like a needle breaks or broken thread press the green button to stop the machine. The machine will indicate to you any problems. Green button.

How to use the embroidery machine Check every thing is alright (if you need to you can run the machine again as it will then match up with the rest before you move the frame or fabric) Once you have finished take the frame out of the machine carefully.