Insert Stitches

Use Insert Stitches Insert_Stitches_icon_cp.jpg to add new stitches to an embroidery. Click Insert Stitches and the pointer changes to the insert stitches pointer Insert_Stitches_pointer00979.jpg. Then click where you want to add stitches. The stitches will be added using the thread color where you insert the stitches. Click Delete to delete the last point placed. Right-click twice to deselect. If you need to use a different color for the stitches, insert color changes before and after the new stitches.

Use Insert Stitches for many reasons. For example, you may add more underlay to an embroidery or make a new section of an embroidery. You can even change an embroidery into an appliqué embroidery by adding placement stitches and Stops to secure the appliqué fabric.

Uses include to increase underlay stitching or form a new section of an embroidery.

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Select Stitches

Select a Block of Stitches