

Dropping the density to 40 spi yields a stitch count of 5,648. If you reduce this to 50 spi, the new coverage is about 6,188 stitches. A 2-inch-by-2-inch fill segment with a density of 63.5 stitches per inch (spi) has about 6,917 stitches. You can shave thousands of stitches off this design by reducing its size by 5% to 10%.Īdjust the Density: Try reducing the density of satins and fills. Before doing so, first analyze the design to ensure that it’s suitable for size reduction: Will the elements sew properly at a smaller size? Does the smaller size work for the intended application? Is the design in an outline format? If not, the stitch count won’t decrease when shrunk. Resize the Design: Perhaps the simplest way to shave off some stitches is to resize the design. Try one of these techniques to reduce the number of stitches in a design, saving you time and money without compromising quality. This is unacceptable and will likely result in an unhappy customer.

Not having enough stitches to provide proper coverage will lead to poor quality, as the fabric will be visible through the design. Excessive stitch coverage can lead to problems like thread breaks, needle breaks, holes in the garment and fabric distortion. When it comes to embroidery, there’s a fine line between too many stitches and not enough.
