Patent ID: 6390005
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: D05B

Abstract:
A method of filling a defined embroidery pattern shape comprising a curve defining said shape with a plurality of turning satin-like embroidery stitches which turn to follow said defined shape as said shape is filled with said satin-like embroidery stitches, said defined shape having an interstitch spacing between adjacent satin-like embroidery stitches in said filled embroidery pattern shape, said method comprising the step of maintaining a predefined interstitch spacing between said adjacent turning satin-like embroidery stitches as said defined shape is filled with said satin-like embroidery stitches, each of said satin-like embroidery stitches having an associated density inset, said step of maintaining said predefined interstitch spacing comprising the step of dynamically varying said density inset for the next adjacent satin-like embroidery stitch in accordance with any change in said defined shape from the previous satin-like embroidery stitch.