Running Stitch

What is it?

Running stitch produces a series of small stitches following a line or curve.

Running Stitch Detail

How to create it

Running stitch is created from a path with a stroke color.

The stitch direction is impacted by the path direction. If you want to change the starting and ending point of your running stitch, use Path > Reverse.

If an object consists of multiple paths, they will be stitched in order with a jump between each.

Parameters

Some parameters will be part of an upcoming Ink/Stitch release. It is not yet integrated in Ink/Stitch.

Open Extensions > Ink/Stitch > Params to update the parameters.

Setting	Description
Running stitch along paths	Must be selected to use these settings.
Method	Determines which stitch to use. Select `Running stitch / Bean stitch`
Repeats	Defines how many times to stitch along the path ◦ Default: 1 (traveling once from the start to the end of the path) ◦ Odd number: stitches will end at the end of the path ◦ Even number: stitching will return to the start of the path
Bean stitch number of repeats	Determines the number of times to repeat each stitch. ◦ A value of ‘0’ does not repeat the stitch (normal stitch) ◦ A value of ‘1’ repeats each stitch three times (forward, back, forward). ◦ A value of ‘2’ repeats the stitch six times. ◦ See Bean Stitch Mode for more information
Running stitch length	Determines the length of stitches. By entering multiple values, it is possible to define a custom repeat pattern. For instance `2 4` will create stitches of length alternatively 2 and 4 mm.
Running stitch tolerance	Determines the acceptable distance from the path. A lower tolerance will bring the stitches closer together. A higher tolerance allows for stitches to be farther away from the path. A higher tolerance may mean sharp corners may be rounded.
Randomize stitch length	Allows for randomize stitch length. This is recommended for closely-spaced curved fills to avoid Moiré artefacts.
Random stitch length jitter	Only available if `Randomize stitch length` is selected. Determines the variation in the length of each stitch.
Random Seed	Rolling the dice or setting a new value will change the random stitches
Minimum stitch length	Overwrites the global minimum stitch length setting. Stitches small than this value will be removed.
Minimum jump stitch length	Overwrites the global minimum jump stitch length setting. Shorter distances to the next object will have no lock stitches.
Allow lock stitches	Enables lock stitches in only desired positions
Force lock stitches	Determines if lock stitches are sewn after this element, even if the distance to the next object is smaller than defined in the Collapse Length value in the Ink/Stitch preferences.
Tack stitch	Determines the type of tack stitch. Tack stitches are small stitches at the beginning of a stitch. They help to secure the beginning of the thread. favorite style
Lock stitch	Determines the type of lock stitch. Lock stitches are small stitches at the end of stitch. They help to secure the end of the thread. favorite style
Trim After	Determines if the thread is trimmed after sewing this object.
Stop After	Determines if the machine is stopped after sewing this object. Before stopping it will jump to the stop position (frame out) if defined.