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Push-Pull Compensation |
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A reader asked for pictures to explain push-pull compensation.
When fill stitches change direction, the stitches pull slightly on the fabric. Where fill stitches lay side-by-side, they push against each other, and stretch the fabric slightly. This is the push-pull effect. To compensate, underlayment stitches are added, going ninety degrees from the direction of the fill. The looser underlayment stitches (shown below in pink) stitch first to help stabilize the fabric.
A well-crafted design will compensate for the push-pull effect by adjusting the shape of the fill area and outline so there are no gaps. More on this in the next issue. Next issue: compensation on shapes |
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