Creating Embroidery Patterns

Auto Punch

In this section, we are going to use the Auto Punch function to automatically create an embroidery pattern from an image.

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Step 4

Starting the Auto Punch wizard

Importing image data into PE-DESIGN PLUS

Applying an image mask and adjusting its size and position

Creating a border from the mask outline and converting to an embroidery pattern

Step 1 Starting the Auto Punch wizard

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Step 2 Importing image data into

PE-DESIGN PLUS

Select the Tutorial folder, and then select penguin.bmp as the image.

c “Importing photo data into PE-DESIGN PLUS” on page 21

b Memo:

Images with few and distinct colors work best with Auto Punch.

Various clip art images can be found in the ClipArt folder (in the folder where PE-DESIGN was installed) at: C:\Program Files (Program Files (x86)) \Brother\PE-DESIGN PLUS\ClipArt

Step 3 Applying an image mask and adjusting its size and position

1.Click 1 to select the circle mask.

Drag handle 2 to adjust the size of the mask, and drag the mask to adjust its position. Click Next.

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b Memo:

The mask outline selected here can be used as line data (border) in Step 4.

c “Select Mask dialog box” on page 30.

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Brother XF0606-001 operation manual Starting the Auto Punch wizard, Importing image data into