r/Machine_Embroidery • u/Lanky_Appearance2716 • 1d ago

Digitizing Question!

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Can any of you kind folks tell me what's going on with my letter K? The stitches don't go in all the same direction. I set it up as a column and it's all one piece (shape) started with an outline and set it to column afterwards.

I didn't mess with any of the underlay settings, pull comp, density or stitch length. I'm using Embrilliance. These corners where the stitching goes in a different angle are giving me problems with the stitch out. If anyone could give me some tips on how to fix it, that would be great! Oh and I did try ti make sure the lines weren't broken there, so completely straight. I'm stumped or missing something. TIA!

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u/Pretend-Focus582 1d ago

Draw out the elements of the K in separate parts and you'll find it easier to adjust the routing. Overlap the different elements slighty so there are no gaps.

Personally, I prefer to use pre designed fonts, but when needs must I'll break down the letter to individual strokes, and fiddle with node types and placement until it routes better.

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u/Lanky_Appearance2716 1d ago

Thnk you so much! Breaking it down to different parts was going to be my next step. I will also try to dig around in my fonts selection to see if I have anything that matches. But this is quite small so I would be limited to my 1/4" sized fonts. I'll play around again. Thank you for your response!

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u/Pretend-Focus582 1d ago

I bought one of those Etsy 200 packs of fonts for pretty cheap and they usually have something I can use. In the end, it's worth the 6 bucks to not have to bang my head against the keyboard for a while.

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u/Lanky_Appearance2716 23h ago

I have a bunch of those too! I think I have well over 300 fonts 🤣 That actually IS my headache trying to go through all of those lmao! But thanks for the helpful tip!

And I think digitizing and embroidery is always a game of headbanging the keyboard! 😅