How to Create a Custom Split Design and Add Knock-Down Stitches

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of creating a custom split design from a rectangular shape and adding custom knock-down stitches to stabilize the entire design. Follow these steps to achieve the desired result using DRAWings PRO embroidery software.

Part 1: Creating a Custom Split Design

1. Start with a Rectangular Shape
   • Begin with a rectangular shape in your workspace.
2. Divide the Rectangle Using Lines and the Knife Tool
   • Draw a Custom Line:
     • Activate the Outline Shapes tool.
     • Hold the Shift key to create straight lines.
     • Start the line slightly outside the upper left corner of the rectangle.
     • Set a point at the vertical center of the shape.
     • End the line slightly outside the bottom left corner.
     • Use the Node Editor to adjust the line if necessary to align with the corners.
   • Cut the Rectangle:
     • Select the line and the rectangle.
     • Right-click and choose the Knife option to cut the rectangle.
3. Create Horizontal Lines to Further Divide the Shape
   • Draw Horizontal Lines:
     • Use the Outline Shapes tool again.
     • Hold Shift and Ctrl keys to draw a horizontal line.
     • Duplicate the line and position it lower to create additional sections.
   • Combine and Cut:
     • Select the horizontal lines.
     • Right-click and use the Combine option.
     • Select the combined lines and the remaining rectangle.
     • Right-click and use the Knife option to divide the rectangle into four parts.
4. Apply Colors to the Design
   • Assign different colors to each section of the divided rectangle for visual distinction.

Part 2: Adding Custom Knock-Down Stitches

1. Prepare the Design for Knock-Down Stitches
   • Select all parts of the divided design.
   • In the properties bar, set Remove Overlaps to Never.
2. Create an Object for Stabilization
   • Use the Auto-Border tool:
     • Set it to Inside.
     • Set the Distance to 0.5mm.
     • Enable Remove Holes.
     • Set the Type to Running.
3. Customize the Stabilization Object
   • Set the fill color to one of the colors already used in the design.
   • Remove the outline color.
   • Set the fill type to Netfill.
   • Send this object to the back of the design.
4. Adjust Underlay for Front Parts
   • Select all front parts of the design.
   • Set their underlay to Tacking so that the netfill part provides stabilization.

By following these steps, you have successfully created a custom split design starting from a simple rectangle and added knock-down stitches to stabilize the design using DRAWings PRO embroidery software. Enjoy your newly designed embroidery project!