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FACING
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See "topping."
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FILL STITCH
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Series of running stitches commonly used to cover large areas. Different fill patterns can be created by varying the length, angle or repeating sequence of the stitches.
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FIX PATTERN TYPE
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Thread Cut parameter that compensates for patterns punched for machines without automatic thread trimmers.
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FLAGGING
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Up and down motion of the goods being embroidered caused by the presser foot action. So named because of its resemblance to a waving flag. Often caused by improper framing of goods. Flagging may result in poor design registration, poor stitch formation and bird-nesting.
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FLOAT
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Machine function that traces through the design, stitch by stitch, without sewing - used for mending.
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FLOPPY DISK
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Media for permanent pattern storage. Barudan multi-head machines use either double-density or high-density 3.5" disks.
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FLOPPY DISK DRIVE
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Located in the right side of the automat on Barudan multi-head machines. Provides a means of design storage and retrieval from a floppy disk.
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FORMAT
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Computer language a particular 3.5" disk will use. The formatting of disks varies between machine manufacturers.
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FRAME
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Holding device for goods to be embroidered. Ensures stability of the goods during the sewing process. See also "hoop."
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FUNCTION CODE
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Special commands within an embroidery design which instruct specific action on the machine. These include jump stitches, thread trims and color changes. This information is attached to a specific stitch of the design.
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