How Do You Use Short Stitches

[Vegas Embroidery]

Hello,

I'm trying to learn about using "Short Stitches On" in the Lettering Properties Column Tab? I can't seem to find any help topics on this.

I also want to learn about the other tabs on that page.

Thanks
Ben

[Impressive Threads]

I use short stitches on when doing small lettering. That way the open areas inside the letter "a" for example does not get closed due to the number of stitches that form the letter. Short stitches on alternates the length of the stitches so you do no close the open area or put so many stitches in one area that it actually creates a hole in the fabric.

Cindy in Phoenix

[Vegas Embroidery]

How do you know what to change the number to. The default is 100.

[signman]

We had Ron and Sharon stop in 2 years ago on their way through-and he showed me the right way to do small lettering-worst stuff we ever tried to sew...and he said for SMALL lettering, SHORT STITCH should be OFF. Worked like a charm...also, smaller lettering-change density to a higher number...instead of 4, go to 5 or 6..and it will be more legible and less puckering or disappearing into the fabric.

[HH5131]

What size do you consider "Small" lettering??
I'm working on lettering now also. I need to get a good bold beefy italic font to use regularly for a customer for personalizing the items they sell. (will be adding the person's name to a sporting item)
I'm currently experimenting with the font "Monotype Corsiva". I prefer to use the Melco alphabets, but couldn't find a nice italic font that looks better than this one. the customer likes this one also.
So, with that font I'm trying to adjust the column width & pull compensation and density. The letter height I have is .60, so I'm not sure what density I should use.

[Juli in Kona]

You can slant any font, Melco's or TTF. Melco's Athletic Script (at the top of the list) does really nice. Just give it more of a slant and I almost always beef up the Comp.

Juli in kona