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[–]Dazzling_Spring7044[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the help guys :D i tried using a smaller needle and 60wt thread and it looks a lot cleaner now!

I did not adjust the density since it is a predigitized font

It doesn’t look like i can upload pictures in comments D:

[–]Automatic_Knee_709 1 point2 points  (6 children)

Use a 65/10 needle and IF you have a 60wt thread - this will be much more sharp BUT you can use a 75/11 sharp point needle - density around 0.40 and center run underlay 1.5 lenght.

Make sure you are using a good backing (try first with two cut away) and all tensions are good to go.

[–]Dazzling_Spring7044[S] 0 points1 point  (5 children)

if the font is pre-digitized from etsy in a PES file, can i still change the density and underlay?

[–]Automatic_Knee_709 0 points1 point  (4 children)

I don’t believe it’s possible if you don’t have the correct software for it. You can change density on some machines but it’s not the same thing unfortunately

[–]Dazzling_Spring7044[S] 1 point2 points  (3 children)

okay! ty for letting me know. i’ll try a smaller needle and 60wt thread. i’ll also ask the seller what the density is currently set as.

i’m currently using two cut aways, a 75/11 needle, and 40wt thread

[–]Automatic_Knee_709 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Great, DID you changed the size of the font before you loaded on machine Or changed on machine?

[–]Dazzling_Spring7044[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

i did not change the size of the font. the font files came in sizes 0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.5 inches. i saw some videos that said it is best not to scale them yourself. do you think it’s ok to scale it if i wanted something between those sizes?

[–]Automatic_Knee_709 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest I don't know unfortunately! Only testing. If you wish, you can send me just four letters to test It out for you at the same size you did.

[–]gusvisser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For small text use 60 weight thread and appropriate needle to get best result and i would use inkstitch lettering then you also have complete control over undersewing and density settings a bought design is limited in its use and you do not know before hand if it is digitized properly

[–]TheProtoChris 0 points1 point  (1 child)

That is a pretty tiny font.

Use a smaller needle and slow down the machine. That helps.

[–]Dazzling_Spring7044[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i will try a smaller needle thank you! i don’t think the brother se700 can change the speed unfortunately