The on-board camera available on certain crossover models also allows you to see the hooped
background (left) and match the angle of the design to the background (right).
that have popped out of the hoop more
easily and to get precision placement. Saving just a few garments with this feature
certainly makes it a worthwhile option.
The camera also has another function
that is really clever. Embroiderers can
place a sticker that has a printed figure in
the shape of a snowman on the item to be
embroidered. If the sticker is placed on the
item straight, but it is hooped crooked, the
camera will scan the sticker and automatically rotate the design to stitch straight, in
accordance with the sticker. If you are just
trying to place lettering straight with stripes
on a hooped item, you can display the
background on the machine’s monitor and
rotate the lettering or design to be straight
with the stripes or other element on the
fabric. This feature can virtually eliminate
crooked embroidery if used properly.
8
Number of Needles: I am frequently asked how many needles
a machine should have, mostly as
a matter of convenience. Most logos have
only four or five colors, but having 10, 12
or even 15 needles allows embroiderers to
spend less time swapping out thread. You
simply have more colors on the machine
at all times, so the more needles your machine has, the less time you spend switching threads.
9
After-Market Accessory Compatibility: Accessories suppliers are
eager to fill in the gaps of what the
Crossover machines read either home or commercial formats. Home formats feature code that
retains color information. You also can designate the thread color associated with a particular needle bar
and let the machine make needle assignments accordingly.
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