Point Border Line

Use the Border Line

 function Point Border Line  to create a border of any shape by placing points. Click Point Border Line and the pointer changes to the add point pointer . Click a series of points to create an irregular outline of curved and straight lines around the desired area. Use Ctrl and click to place a square (straight line) node. Click Delete to remove the last–placed point. Select a border type when the border is complete.

 

Right-click to cancel without creating a border.

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

Shortcuts

• Draw Border Line, Border Tab:

  

• Keys: Alt, B, BL, FP

Create a Point Border Line

1. If desired, select Add Appliqué

   

   to use appliqué with your border.

2. In Stitch Type, choose the desired line type for the border and use Options

   

   to select its settings.

3. In the Border Line

   

    drop-down list, click Point Border Line

   

   . The pointer changes to the Point pointer 

   

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

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.

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

5. Use Ctrl+click to place square nodes for straight lines.

Click Delete to remove the last–placed point.

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

   

   . Adjust the node as desired.

When the Move Node pointer is active you can adjust existing nodes.

If you click while the Point pointer



is active, another point will be added to the line.

7. When your line is as desired, select a Border option. The border is placed on the work area.

Right-click to deselect Point Border without placing a border.

Border Line

Freehand Border Line

Border Shape

Border Embroidery

Create Border

Add Appliqué

Appliqué Options

Border and Appliqué Techniques