Crosshair (1)
When embroidering, a crosshair indicates current needle position on the screen.
Color list (2)
All colors in the loaded design(s) are shown in the order they will be embroidered. Each listed color shows color order and number. Also shown are the thread manufacturer, thread weight and color number. Use the scroll bar to see all of the colors in the list. To go to the next color block, just touch it in the color list.
Thread manufacturer and thread number are displayed for designs in .VP3
Example (A): 1:2, RaRa 40, 2561 means the second thread color in the first loaded design is RobisonAnton 40 weight, thread number 2561.
To make changes to the color list, return to embroidery edit.
Embroidery information (B, C, D)
The current stitch in the design or combination is shown next to the picture (B). The number after the slash shows the total number of stitches in the design or combination.
The current stitch in the current color block is shown next to the picture (C). The number after the slash shows the total number of stitches in the current color block.
An estimation of the embroidery time for the current color block is shown next to the picture (D).
Current stitch (3)
Touch + to step forward and - to step backwards stitch by stitch. Use the - icon to move backwards a few steps if the needle thread breaks or runs out. Touch and hold to move through the stitches quickly. The crosshair will follow the stitches in the embroidery field.
Go to stitch (4)
To move to a particular stitch in the design touch the go to stitch icon. A
Thread tension (5)
When embroidering with specialty thread or fabric you may need to adjust the thread tension to achieve the best result. Thread tension can be adjusted up or down using the + and the
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Basting (6)
Touch the basting icon and the machine will sew a basting stitch around the design area.
Basting enables you to secure your fabric to a stabilizer placed beneath it, especially when the fabric to be embroidered cannot be hooped. Basting provides support for stretchy fabrics. It also shows where the design will be placed on the fabric.
Color block sort (7)
To sort the color blocks before embroidering, just touch the color block sort icon. The color block sort will reduce the number of thread color changes.
If any color overlaps, the color order will remain the same, even after sorting. The function will also recognize if a turnable hoop is used. The two sides will be sorted individually.
The number of color blocks will not change, i.e. the blocks with the same color will not be merged to one block. To merge the color blocks and sew without stopping between the blocks, use the color merge function, found in more options.
Note: The color block sort icon is disabled when you start to embroider.
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