Richelieu Bars forms bars in the work area. Richelieu bars are short sections of satin set perpendicular to the direction of the column. Richelieu bars are often used in lace designs.
Use the Richelieu Bars dialog to set the width and density of the satin bars, the gap between the bars, and the number of bars.
To show the Richelieu Bars dialog
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With a Richelieu Bars column selected, Control–click and choose Edit Richelieu Bars.
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With a Richelieu Bars column selected, click the Properties button.
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Convert another column type to Richelieu Bars in the Object window. The Properties dialog appears.
Adjust a Column of Richelieu Bars
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Open an embroidery including satin columns, and select a column.
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In the Convert pop-up menu choose "Satin Column to Richelieu Bars".
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Click Convert. The Richelieu Bars properties dialog appears.
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Use the Richelieu Bars dialog to set the width and density of the satin bars and either the number of bars, or the gap between them. Click OK to convert the column.
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Drag the points making up the column to change its shape.
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Use Shift–click when moving a point to make the point square, and create a straight section.
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Click Insert Points
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Click Delete Points
and click the pair of points you just added. They are removed from the design. Control–click and choose Finish Delete Points Tool to deselect Delete Points. -
With the Richelieu Bars column selected, open the Richelieu Bars properties dialog again.
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Make any desired changes to the settings, then click OK to finish.
Width
Set the Width of the satin bars from 1mm to 6mm in steps of 0.1mm. The initial setting is 2mm.
Density
Set the Density of the satin bars from 2 to 15. The initial Density is 4.
Method
Select a method for setting the number of bars.
Select Minimum Gap Size to set the distance between the bars from 1mm to 50mm in steps of 1mm. The initial setting is 6mm.
Select Number of Bars to set the number of bars from 1 to 50. The initial number is 6.
Include Additional First and Last Bar
Place an extra bar at either end of the column. This option is initially selected.
Note: Turn off Include Additional First and Last Bar if the edges of the Richelieu bar area are to be covered by satin.
Underlay
Choose from Edge walk, Center link with zigzag return, and Web double with zigzag return. All three options are initially selected.
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Edge walk places lines of running stitch just inside the edges of the satin bars.
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Center link with zigzag return places a central line of running stitch, with a zigzag return line.
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Web double with zigzag return places a crosshatch pattern of stitching with a zigzag return line.
Note: Vary the combination of underlay, depending on the type of design. It is recommended to use all three types for free-standing lace.