Insert Freehand Cutwork Line

Use Insert Freehand Cutwork Line  to draw a line to be cut using cutwork needles. Create two or four needle lines automatically, with secure points and stabilizing lines according to the settings in Cutwork Options.

Note: If the desired line is not achieved when created initially, either redo the line or select and move the stitch points as desired.

Select Insert Freehand Cutwork Line

• In the Modify  window of the Control Panel

  

  , click Insert Freehand Cutwork Line .

• Choose Edit > Insert > Insert Freehand Cutwork Line.

Draw a Cutwork Line

1. Open an embroidery with a fill area.

2. In the Modify

   

    window of the Control Panel

   

   , click Insert Freehand Cutwork Line 

   

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3. Move the pointer over the work area. The pointer becomes the draw pointer

   

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4. Draw a line on the work area, then release the mouse button. When you release the mouse button the line is drawn as a closed line (a loop) of cutwork stitch points.

Note: The points for the cutwork needle and stabilizing lines are inserted automatically, along the line that you drew.

5. Move the stitch points as desired, or choose Edit > Undo to delete the line.

6. Repeat to places as many cutwork lines as desired.

7. Control–click and choose Finish Insert Freehand Cutwork Line to deselect.

Add Cutwork Needle Lines

Insert Point Cutwork Line