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From: yamieb
Date: 04-14-2005, 07:39 AM (1 of 7)
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Hi I am new to machine embroidery and to this forum. I wondered if anyone could help with some advice. I have recently purchased a Brother 3000C and the PE Design software. Can anyone advise me on the smallest font that I can use for a label? I have tried a couple on PE Design but they come out really blurry and squished. Of course, any other advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks yamieb |
User: yamieb
Member since: 04-14-2005 Total posts: 3 |
From: smith972
Date: 04-14-2005, 07:58 AM (2 of 7)
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What I do is take out the fill and use just the outline. Jada |
User: smith972
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 241 
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From: yamieb
Date: 04-14-2005, 10:11 AM (3 of 7)
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Thanks Jada I will try that tonight - though i may be back to ask how to do it!! |
User: yamieb
Member since: 04-14-2005 Total posts: 3 |
From: mamadus
Date: 04-15-2005, 01:32 AM (4 of 7)
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it is very difficult to get stitchable, readable lettering smaller than about 3/8-1/2 an inch... MO life is too short, not to explore
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User: mamadus
Member since: 12-31-2004 Total posts: 492 
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From: paroper
Date: 04-15-2005, 08:54 AM (5 of 7)
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When I go smaller, I take out the underlay. They look much better.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: yamieb
Date: 04-18-2005, 03:27 AM (6 of 7)
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Hi Pam What do you mean by taking out the underlay? Sorry, I am still new to this, do you mean the underlay stitching or not using the stabilizer? Thanks Yamie |
User: yamieb
Member since: 04-14-2005 Total posts: 3 |
From: paroper
Date: 04-18-2005, 08:38 AM (7 of 7)
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Oh, no, the stabilizer is vital. Take out the underlay stitching. (That's what my software calls it.) It is the framework stitching that goes under the lettering. For some reason, when the lettering gets small it isn't needed as much and it seems to "muddle" the look of the letters....I don't know how to explain, but the letters just don't look as good.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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