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* <code>Edit -> Preferences -> Grids</code>. Grid units = mm, set distances to 1 x 1 mm for example
* <code>Edit -> Preferences -> Grids</code>. Grid units = mm, set distances to 1 x 1 mm for example
* turning the grid on (Menu <code>View-> Page Grid</code>
* turning the grid on (Menu <code>View-> Page Grid</code>
Tip: To turn a smooth form, e.g. the spiral in Inkscape into a series of small connected lines, do the following
* convert the shape to a path if necessary (Path -> Object to Path)
* <code>Extensions -> Modify Path -> Flatten Beziers</code>. E.g. select a distance of 2
You may have to remove, add or move some points using the node editor (F2)


[[image:inkstitch-manual-stitches.png|none|600px|thumb|Parametrizing a line for manual stitching]]
[[image:inkstitch-manual-stitches.png|none|600px|thumb|Parametrizing a line for manual stitching]]

Revision as of 15:52, 11 November 2019

Machine embroidery
Module: InkStitch
◀▬▬▶
to improve intermediate
2019/11/11 ⚒⚒ 2018/06/05
Prerequisite(s)
Objectives
  • Create satin columns
  • Manipulate InkScape strokes to create two lines
  • Use direction lines (rungs)
Applies to
  • Ink/Stitch V. 1.16 and maybe more recent
See also

Objectives

  • Create satin columns
  • Manipulate InkScape strokes to create two lines
  • Use direction lines (rungs)

Prerequisites

See also

  • Quality: to improve
  • Difficulty: intermediate


Introduction

Most professional embroidery does at some point require some manual stitches, i.e. either embroidery objects ("stitch packs") that are not generated from parametrized design objects, or manual changes to generated "stitch packs".

Creating manual stitches

Creating manual stitches is easy, but requires adding lock stitches.

As explained in the official Manual Stitch page, the initial procedure is simple:

  1. Create a path. Line style or width are irrelevant.
  2. Open Extensions > Ink/Stitch > Params.
  3. Enable Manual stitch placement. The other settings will not have any effect in manual stitch mode.

It is important to understand that stitches are taken from the nodes that define a line. If your nodes are too far or too close, you will get stitches that are either too far or too close.

A good way to visualize distances is to use the Grid

  • Edit -> Preferences -> Grids. Grid units = mm, set distances to 1 x 1 mm for example
  • turning the grid on (Menu View-> Page Grid

Tip: To turn a smooth form, e.g. the spiral in Inkscape into a series of small connected lines, do the following

  • convert the shape to a path if necessary (Path -> Object to Path)
  • Extensions -> Modify Path -> Flatten Beziers. E.g. select a distance of 2

You may have to remove, add or move some points using the node editor (F2)

Parametrizing a line for manual stitching