Exercises
1 Block Digitizing Block Digitizing Closed Curve Tool Set Multiple Stitch Angles Remove Overlay Stitching 2 Blackwork Run
Open Curve Tool & Blackwork Run 3 More Manual Digitizing Techniques
Rectangle Tool Add Holes Wave Effect Add Details
This class is formatted for owners of the following levels of BERNINA® version 4.0 artista embroidery software:
• Designer Plus
Notes
Block Digitizing
The block-digitizing tool digitizes closed objects by placing pairs of points on opposing sides of an image. Each set of points marks both the object boundary and sets stitch angle.
Left click on the Block-Digitizing tool.
Activate Auto-Underlay from the general toolbar, then select C13 (white). Set boundary points around the white section of the rind. Press Enter to create the object.
Turn off the picture to view stitching. Turn on View Picture.
Closed Curve Tool
Left click on the Closed Curve tool, then activate Auto-Underlay from the general toolbar and select C3 (red). Set boundaries around the fruit (right click sets a curve; a left click sets a corner;
backspace erases the last point set). Press Enter to create the object.
Select color 1 (green) and digitize outer edge of rind.
Setting Multiple Stitch Angles
Immediately after creating an object or selecting an object, the Stitch Angle Values tool is available to make multiple stitch angle adjustments to the object.
With the green rind still selected, click on the Stitch Angle/Values tool icon. Following the diagram, set stitch angle control points.
Touch Enter to accept changes.
Remove Overlay Stitching
Using the Closed Curve tool, Fill>Step and C15, digitize the seeds or copy and paste the seeds from the Auto Applique/Partial Applique exercise. Use Color Film to select the seeds, then hold down the control key and select the watermelon flesh. Select Arrange>Remove Overlay Stitching. The red stitching under the seeds is removed.
Refer to User Manual Part II
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Note: Graphics are not to scale.
Digitizing Tools Exercise
Notes
Open Curve Tool & Blackwork Run
The Open Curve tool is used with any outline stitch type to create lines.
Select Picture view>Load Picture>My Designs>Samples 1>heartpin 3A.
In the Design view, select the Closed Curve tool and C2; digitize the outline of the heart (a right click for a curve; left click for a corner). Press Enter.
Select the Open Curved tool. Using left clicks, digitize the lines within the heart, ignoring the lace insert. The lines must touch the heart outline or another interior line. Touch Enter after setting points for each line.
Turn off the picture. Select View>Slow Redraw. Notice the jump stitches;
this design will not sew out very professionally.
Select all; select the Blackwork Run tool. The program will automatically resequence the stitching to eliminate jump stitches. Note: Blackwork run can be applied to backstitches and stem stitches, single, and triple outlines. Select View>Slow Redraw to view changes embroidery run.
Blackwork Run
Refer to User Manual Part II
-Basic Digitizing Techniques
Software Level Editor
no
Auto-Designer no
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Note: Graphics are not to scale.
Blackwork Run Exercise
Notes
Rectangle Tool
The Rectangle tool is used to create perfect rectangles & squares.
Select File>New. Select Picture Mode>Load Picture>Auto-digitizing>
house.bmp.
Create the House
Select Design mode. Select the Rectangle tool; digitize the side of the house by left clicking one corner, moving the cursor to the opposite corner and clicking to create the object.
Use the Closed Curve tool to digitize the front of the house and the roof.
Add Holes
Select the side of the house; select Add Holes. Follow prompts on the status bar to digitize boundaries of holes to be cut from the stitching, in this case three windows. Touch Enter; stitching is removed. Note: When adding holes, use left clicks for corners, right clicks for curves, backspace to remove last point, and enter to close the shape. Repeat for window on front of house.
Select the house’s front and side. Change color to red; from Object Properties Fill Tab, select Fancy>010Brick 1.
Wave Effect
The Wave Effect tool changes the stitch angle to a curve. The curve may be altered using the Reshape Object tool. Additional control points may be added and moved.
Select the roof; change the color to C12. With the roof still selected, open Object Properties>Fill tab>Effects, check Wave Effects>OK.
Select the roof; select the Reshape Object tool. Move and add reference points to alter the wave stitch angle. Press Enter. View changes in Artistic view. Return to Design mode.
Add Details
Use the Open Curve tool to digitize a line across the bottom of the side of the house. Select the line; open Object Properties. From the Stitch Type drop down menu, select Pattern Run. Click on Select; from Symbol Set drop down menu, select Nature. Click on pattern 101, select Make Current; click OK. Change color to yellow.
Right click on the Lettering/Values tool. Select Cursive, type 3702 in text
More Digitizing Tools
Refer to User Manual Part II
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Note: Graphics are not to scale.
More Digitizing Tools Exercise
ABCs of Embroidery
A Touch of Artistry I
artista Sampler
Seasons of Artistry
Through the Needle magazine
Class 4 Product Reference List
artista 165E/185E Reader/Writer Box
artista 200E Reader/Writer Box
artista 165E/185E Personal Design Card
artista 200E Personal Design Card
Magic Box
Magic Cards
Notes
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