In this video, we begin digitizing a simple left chest logo from scratch by importing a JPEG image from the Image menu into the work area. Starting with the sun, we zoom in and use the Complex Fill and Arc Line tool to trace the circle. We place points at the top and bottom, clicking slightly outside the circle to compensate for fabric pull, then close the shape and end the object. We then place the exit point near the five o’clock position and set the slope direction. Although the shape may not appear perfectly round on screen, it will sew as a round circle once the fabric and stitching pull are taken into account.
Next, we make sure stitches and points are visible by checking both options in the Display menu. Using the Select Object tool, we open the Complex Fill properties and adjust the settings for the sun. We increase the density to 63.5, or 2.5 mm, increase the stitch length to 57, or 4 mm, keep automatic underlay checked, leave the underlay density setting alone, and increase the underlay stitch length to 0.157, or 4 mm. After applying those changes, we zoom back out and move on to the first house.
For the house shapes, we switch back to wireframe display and use the Complex Fill with the Straight Line tool to create a rectangle. We click the upper-left corner first, and the Shift key can be used to keep the line straight. After placing the remaining points, we finish the object, place the exit point, and set the slope direction. With stitches turned on, we can see the stitch angle for the shape. We then copy and paste that rectangle for the other two houses, using either the Edit menu or the Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V keyboard shortcuts, and drag each pasted object into position.
Finally, to make the design more visually interesting, we change the stitch direction on the center house. Using the Select Point tool, we redefine the starting point by selecting a new point and setting it as the Complex Fill start point. We then drag the exit point to the opposite side and adjust the slope direction so the center house stitches in the reverse direction. With stitches displayed, we can clearly see that the outer houses run in one direction while the center house runs in the opposite direction.
For a clean left-chest sewout, use reliable hoops and hoopers to keep placement and tension consistent.