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LETTERING
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Embroidery using letters or words. Often called keyboard lettering. Usually computer generated either on the machine or a stand-alone computer.
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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
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Located in the front of the automat. Shows information about the pattern and menu selections.
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LOCK STITCH
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Commonly refers to a series of three to four very small stitches (1mm or less) either just before a trim or at the beginning of sewing following a thread trim. Used to prevent the stitching from unraveling after the embroidery is completed.
The type of stitch used on most computerized embroidery machines (as well as home sewing machines) involving a needle, a hook and bobbin thread.
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LOCK STITCH TYPE
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Thread Cut parameter that inserts lock stitches before/after thread trims and determines the pattern of the lock stitch.
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LOOP
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Used to describe the loop of top thread that forms behind the needle when the needle has gone all the way down and just starts to rise. The hook grabs this loop to form a stitch.
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LOOPING
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The appearance of embroidery when the stitches are too loose. Usually caused by insufficient tensioning.
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LOWER TENSIONER
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Set of tension disks for each needle on the machine located between the primary tensioner and the take up lever. Has a rotating disk and holds the check spring. Used for controlling thread flow. See also "tensioner."
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