How Custom Digitizing Helps Control Fabric MovementNew
Fabric movement is one of the main reasons an embroidery design may not stitch exactly as it appears in digitizing software. The artwork may be perfectly centered, yet the finished logo can look slightly different. Understanding pull and push compensation helps explain why these changes happen and how a digitizer can prepare for them.Fabric Does Not Stay Completely StillDuring stitching, the needle enters and leaves the fabric thousands of times. Thread tension also creates movement.The result can include:Stretched edges Narrow columns Shifted details Uneven lettering Misshaped circlesThese issues become more noticeable when a design contains dense areas or small details.The Role of CompensationPull compensation is useful when stitches pull fabric or narrow a design element. The digitizer can slightly increase the width of selected areas so they have a better chance of reaching the intended size after stitching.Push compensation deals with the opposite type of movement. Dense stitching
