Backstitch

There are two types of backstitch in mySewnet™ Cross Stitcher: Standard  and Freehand .

• Standard Backstitch  is drawn  in short sections that snap to the sides and diagonals of grid squares. The end points for Standard Backstitch are the corners of the grid squares.

• Freehand Backstitch  is drawn  as a separate layer to Standard Backstitch. Freehand Backstitch is placed using end points that snap to half grid spacing anywhere on the design. A single section of Freehand Backstitch can be any length that fits within the design.

Although the screen shows Standard Backstitch and Freehand Backstitch as separate layers, they are stitched out together when they are the same color. There are movement stitches between sections of backstitch if they do not connect at an end point. Freehand Backstitch will not join to other backstitch without a movement stitch if it simply crosses over without the end points connecting. To reduce movement stitches, place Freehand Backstitch so that the end points connect to Standard Backstitch sections or other Freehand Backstitch sections.

Note: It is possible to place Freehand Backstitch directly on top of Standard Backstitch and both sections are stitched. This can be used for special effects, such as thickening a line without having to change the number of threads in Color Properties.

Draw a line of backstitch

1. Select the Create window

   

    of the Control Panel

   

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2. Use Thread Color in the Create area to select a thread color for drawing.

3. In Backstitch, click Standard  or Freehand  Backstitch.
   The pointer shows which backstitch type you selected.

4. Click or drag to draw a line of backstitch.

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