Stitching system and method for stitch stop embellishments
View Patent ↗Aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for embellishing fabric. In accordance with embodiments, a stitching system for a sewing machine is provided comprising a processor configured to control the sewing machine and a user interface configured to receive a stitch selection corresponding to a set of commands executable by the processor to instruct the sewing machine to sew the stitch selection. The set of commands may comprise a first command to sew a first portion of the stitch selection, a second command to stop sewing after completion of the first portion, and a third command to sew a second portion of the stitch selection after completion of the second command. The systems and methods of the present invention may advantageously allow an operator to create a running sequence of perfectly replicated embellishments.
1. A method for decorative sewing with a sewing machine, the method comprising:
positioning a workpiece on the sewing machine;
selecting an appliqué stitch pattern;
inputting the selected stitch pattern into the sewing machine through a user interface;
operating the sewing machine to sew a first portion of the selected stitch pattern onto the workpiece;
receiving from the sewing machine a signal after the first portion of the selected stitch pattern is completed;
operating the sewing machine to sew a second portion of the stitch pattern onto the workpiece and affix the appliqué material to the workpiece after receiving the signal from the sewing machine; and
removing excess affixed appliqué material from the workpiece.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein sequential appliqués are affixed to the workpiece without first removing excess appliqué material.
3. A method for decorative sewing with a sewing machine, the method comprising:
positioning a workpiece on the sewing machine;
selecting a ribbon stitch pattern;
inputting the selected stitch pattern into the sewing machine through a user interface;
operating the sewing machine to sew a first portion of the selected stitch pattern onto the workpiece;
receiving from the sewing machine a signal after the first portion of the selected stitch pattern is completed; and
operating the sewing machine to sew a second portion of the stitch pattern onto the workpiece after receiving the signal from the sewing machine.
4. The method of claim 3 , wherein operating the sewing machine to sew the second portion of the stitch pattern onto the workpiece affixes a ribbon material to the workpiece.
5. A method for decorative sewing with a sewing machine, the method comprising:
positioning a workpiece on the sewing machine;
selecting a pop-up stitch pattern;
inputting the selected stitch pattern into the sewing machine through a user interface;
operating the sewing machine to sew a first portion of the selected stitch pattern onto the workpiece;
receiving from the sewing machine a signal after the first portion of the selected stitch pattern is completed; and
operating the sewing machine to sew a second portion of the stitch pattern onto the workpiece after receiving the signal from the sewing machine.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein operating the sewing machine to sew the second portion of the stitch pattern onto the workpiece affixes a pop-up material to the workpiece.