Creating and Editing New Designs 49
Pull Compensation
Pull compensation extends (or reduces) the length of stitching in an
object to compensate for the tendency of fabric to "pull together" when
embroidery is sewn overtop of it. The amount of Pull Compensation (if
any) required is dependent on the kind of fabric you are sewing on;
very stiff fabrics need little or no pull compensation, while loose fabrics
need more compensation.
The Pull Compensation is expressed as a percentage of the original
stitch length. For example, if you adjust the pull-compensation to
120%, the stitches will be extended 20% longer than with no pull-
compensation set.
Sewing Order
The sew order property determines at what point in the text object the
sewing will start; on the left, in the right or from the center. To change
the sewing order, choose either Left, Right, or Center from the drop-
down list, and press the Apply button.
Envelope
Envelopes are a set of predetermined shapes which, when applied to
text, change the overall shape of the object.
To choose an envelope:
1) Select the text object in the workspace.
2) In the tabs area, click on the Start tab to bring it forward.
3) Click the down arrow next to the Envelope field to see the list of
Envelope shapes.
