Point Border Line

Use Point Border Line Freehand_Point_Border_icon01354.jpg to create a border of any shape by placing points to create an irregular outline of curved and straight lines around the desired area. Select a border or appliqué type when the border is complete.

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When the border is sized and positioned as desired, use one of the Border or Appliqué functions.

Create a Point Border
  1. If required, choose File > New.

  2. Load an embroidery.

  3. Select the Border

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     window of the Control Panel

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    .

  4. Select a Stitch Type, and set the Options for the border line in the properties dialog for the stitch type.

  5. If desired, click Add Appliqué

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    , select an appliqué fabric

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     and click the Options button to set the appliqué type.

  6. Click Point Border Line

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    . The pointer changes to the Point pointer 

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    .

  7. Click to place a series of points for the border.

  8. As you click the third point on the line, the line becomes closed (it becomes a loop). As you place more points the line adjusts itself.

    Note: The line may ’swing’ while you place points. Just carry on, you can adjust it afterwards.

  9. Use Shift–click to place square nodes for straight lines.

  10. Move the pointer over one of the nodes on the line. The pointer changes to the Move Node pointer 

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    . Adjust the node as desired.

  11. Note: When the Move Node pointer is active you can adjust existing nodes. If you click while the Point pointer

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    is active, another point is added to the line.

  12. When your line is as desired, choose whether to add appliqué, and select a Border option. The border is placed on the work area.

  13. Note: Use Control–click to deselect Point Border Line without placing a border.

  14. In the Design

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     window of the Control Panel, change the border color to the desired color.

Create Borders and Appliqué Areas

Freehand Border Line

Border Shape

Border Stitch Type

Create Border

Add Appliqué

Appliqué Selection

Background Picture Viewer

Background Assistant

Load Picture Assistant

Appliqué Options

View and Adjust Appliqué Pieces

Border and Appliqué Techniques