Resizing embroidered text

[Berez]

I'm working on a design that's about 4 in wide. The smallest text is about .25 inches tail. When I try to create this small text, it comes out all messed up. No matter what type of font I use or if I create the stitches myself. Can anyone give me advice on how to obtain a decent quality stitch for small text?

[cousette31]

Are you using the small text? On the top tool bar if you go to help, then fonts, it will list all the fonts you have and what sizes they will work at.  Try some of the small fonts.  Make them the size recommended and they usually work well.

[Berez]

I see what you are suggesting. The problem is, this is for a customer who is requesting a specific font. There are no preset small fonts that fulfill this request. Isn't there a way to create your own stitch and manage how long it is or something? I just got thrown in to this, by the way, so my knowledge is extremely limited.

[cousette31]

I found this in my archive. It may be of help. Remember when doing satin columns under 1 mm  you have to use a smaller needle and thread. When digitizing for 60 use -.2 in the density box.

 

I don't think enough discussion is made on the use of 60 thread and 65/9 needles. I have been promoting the use of these for over 5 years now and although I don't have everyone of my customers convinced sometimes examples are necessary. Its my opinion that 60 thread is the only answer to fine detail and small lettering. I have posted a design on my site ''Bowl Nation''

 

>http://www.westway.citymax.com/page/page/2462698.htm

 

This embroidery design was done for a customer in IL. All the fine detail is done in 60 thread. Some of the columns are only .7 mm wide making it necessary for a small hole and thin thread. If ever there was a reason this is one. This design is only 3.5'' wide and 25,000 stitches. There are 35 color changes. Too many you ask? Well with tiny outlines around the fills its a must to do one letter at a time to keep things in registration. How many of you get those cheep stock designs or digitizing that have one color sew a fill over the whole width of a design then the design sews another color to do the detail only to have the detail not line up. Have a good week

[guyasyou]

What font and text are you trying to create?  Can you see the problem on the screen?  If so, perhaps you can attach a screen shot to the post.  Are you trying to use fill box to fit the text into the 4" X .25" space?  What happens if you create straight text at .25" without making any adjustments to the width?  Does it look like stitches are missing?  If so, try selecting File-Design Properties and click the Edit button next to the machine format, next click the check box next to Ignore Minimum Stitch Length.

Thanks,