Using a Predefined Preset

A preset is a combination of components which includes: Seam/Stitch/Trim/Accessories including defined attributes. You can select a predefined preset (from the library) when you want to apply a preset to your stitches. Once you select a preset, all the components and attributes appear and you can apply the selected preset to your stitch.

To use a predefined preset:

Start sewing your pieces.

Select the stitch, right click with your mouse and then select Seam & Stitch Manager:

The Seam & Stitch Manager dialog appears:

From the list of presets, select the preset you want to apply to your stitch.

The preset's components appear as follows:

Notice a preview of this specific preset appears in the Preview area.

You can expand/collapse the preview using the / buttons.

If you want to edit this preset, you can make changes and then save or save as a preset. For more information, see Saving a Preset.

To apply this preset to the stitch/es click Apply.

Once you click Apply the properties are assigned to the stitch and you will see a new section in the 3D Properties dialog as follows:

Starting from version O/17 SP1, once you apply a preset to the stitch, the stitch name appears as the preset name in the Stitches dialog.

Stitch without preset

Stitch with preset

If you want to reset the seam & stitch properties (seam/stitch/Trim...) click Reset to go back to the default stitch properties (seam type:No Seam and Basic Stitch).

There are additional properties that can be defined only in the 3D Properties dialog: Offset, Smoothing and Length. For more information, see Defining your Stitches Via 3D Properties.

Repeat the process above for all required stitches.

When you are done click the X to close the dialog.