Border types

The chosen border type determines which components are included in the cutwork / stumpwork object. The border type also specifies component stitching order and spacings. For example, the simplest border produces only cutting lines. The digitized outline forms the shape the cuts follow. Alternatively, the digitized outline may form the centerline of a satin line, while the cutting line is calculated with a corresponding offset. The following border types are available...

Cutwork holes

Cutwork holes are generally used for standalone cutwork. This is generally a delicate form of needlework which involves cutting away portions of a background fabric and binding the edges with embroidery stitching. In addition to reinforcing the edges, holes may be filled with embroidery or needle lace. See also Digitize cutwork.

Hole-1

This border type creates a hole in fabric. A stabilizer is attached after cutting, fixed by tackdown, then final embroidery stitched out. It includes, in order, the following components...

	Firstly, a stabilizing run is stitched to reduce deformation of the material prior to cutting.
	A cutting line is inserted. After stabilizing the fabric, the hole is cut, one cutting needle at a time.
	A tackdown run is added at this point to attach the stabilizer over the hole. The stabilizer needs to be placed in position under the hole before the machine is run.
	Finally, an embroidery border is used to cover the edge of the hole. It may be implemented as satin, blanket, or stemstitch.

Hole-2

A variant of Hole-1, this border creates a hole in fabric with an embroidered edge but no stabilizer. It includes, in order, the following components...

	Firstly, a stabilizing run is stitched to reduce deformation of the material prior to cutting.
	A cutting line is inserted. After stabilizing the fabric, the hole is cut, one cutting needle at a time.
	Finally, an embroidery border is used to cover the edge of the hole. It may be implemented as satin, blanket, or stemstitch.

Hole-3

This border type creates a hole in fabric with a stabilizer and a net fill. The stabilizer attached after cutting, fixed by tackdown, then net fill and final embroidery stitched out. It includes, in order, the following components...

	Firstly, a stabilizing run is stitched to reduce deformation of the material prior to cutting.
	A cutting line is inserted. After stabilizing the fabric, the hole is cut, one cutting needle at a time.
	A tackdown run is added at this point to attach the stabilizer over the hole. The stabilizer needs to be placed in the right position before the machine is run.
	After the stabilizer is in place, a net fill is stitched inside the cut hole. The stabilizer is subsequently dissolved in water so only a net of stitches is left within the hole.
	Finally, an embroidery border is used to cover the edge of the hole. It may be implemented as satin, blanket, or stemstitch.

Hole-4

Hole-4 border is one of the simplest types, creating an embroidered edge followed by a hole. The cut must not damage embroidery as it is done after. The edges may look untidy as they are not covered. It includes, in order, the following components...

	An embroidery border is stitched first around the edge of the hole. It may be implemented as any line stitch type. The border itself stabilizes the fabric.
	A cutting line is inserted after the border. The hole is offset from the embroidery and cut, one cutting needle at a time.

Hole-5

A variant of Hole-4, this border adds a stabilizing run at the start. It includes, in order, the following components...

	Firstly, a stabilizing run is stitched to reduce deformation of the material prior to cutting.
	An embroidery border is stitched first around the edge of the hole. It may be implemented as any line stitch type. The border itself stabilizes the fabric.
	A cutting line is inserted after the border. The hole is offset from the embroidery and cut, one cutting needle at a time.

Cutwork / stumpwork pieces

Cutwork pieces are generally used for stumpwork designs although they may be used for stand-alone cutout pieces. Stumpwork is a raised form of embroidery. Stumpwork pieces are created on one backing fabric and transferred to another, ‘ground fabric’. The cut is always done last, after the embroidery. See also Create stumpwork.

Piece-1

This border type creates a cutout fabric piece with an embroidered border. It is recommended for use with satin cover stitch. It uses two stabilizer run passes for easier cutting. It includes, in order, the following components...

	Firstly, a stabilizing run is stitched to reduce deformation of the material prior to cutting.
	Next, an embroidered border is used to define the edge of the cutout piece. It may be implemented as satin, blanket, or stemstitch. It can also be implemented as a wireline. This is commonly used for stumpwork to give cutout pieces stiffness and stability. See also Create stumpwork.
	Another stabilizing run is added at this point to help stabilize the embroidery.
	A cutting line is inserted. At this point, the stumpwork piece is cut out, one cutting needle at a time.

Piece-2

A variant of Piece-1, this border type creates a cutout fabric piece with an embroidered border. It includes, in order, the following components...

	Firstly, a stabilizing run is added at this point to help stabilize the embroidery.
	Next, an embroidered border is used to define the edge of the cutout piece. It may be implemented as satin, blanket, or stemstitch. It can also be implemented as a wireline. This is commonly used for stumpwork to give cutout pieces stiffness and stability. See also Create stumpwork.
	A cutting line is inserted. At this point, the stumpwork piece is cut out, one cutting needle at a time.

Piece-3

Another variant of Piece-1, this border type creates a cutout fabric piece with an embroidered border. Piece-3 can be used when less stabilization is acceptable. It includes, in order, the following components...

	First, an embroidered border is used to define the edge of the cutout piece. This may be implemented as pure embroidery or as an embroidered wireline. See also Create stumpwork.
	A stabilizing run is added at this point to help stabilize the cutting line.
	A cutting line is inserted. At this point, the stumpwork piece is cut out, one cutting needle at a time.

Piece-4

Another variant of Piece-3, this border type creates a cutout fabric piece with an embroidered border but no stabilizing runs. It includes, in order, the following components...

	First, an embroidered border is used to define the edge of the cutout piece. This may be implemented as pure embroidery or as an embroidered wireline. See also Create stumpwork.
	A cutting line is inserted. At this point, the stumpwork piece is cut out, one cutting needle at a time.

Cut-1

This is the simplest border type. This scenario allows you to create a cutting line which can be run on the machine to cut out pieces for stumpwork or stand-alone work.