Adding a Seam to a File

You can add to the seams available for use in your garment.

To add a seam to a file:

1. If the Materials tab is not already open, on the Resources tabs, click Materials.

   

2. If not already open, click the Garment tab.

   

3. Go to the Seams section.

   

4. In the Seams section, click . A menu is displayed.

   

5. You can click one of the out-of-the-box seams displayed in the menu. The seam is added to to the Seams section. No further action required.

   Alternatively, click Add Seam. A file explorer window is displayed.

6. Do one of the following:

   1. Click one of the out-of-the-box seams displayed in the menu. For example, New Chain Stitch. The seam is added to the Seams section. No further action is required.

   2. Click Add Seam. A file explorer window is displayed.

      1. Navigate to the location of the file from where you want to add the seam.

         You can add a seam from an existing garment, by selecting the relevant BW or VSGX file. You can alternatively add a seam by selecting a texture image - such as a PNG or JPEG file - and thereafter edit the seam properties as required.

      2. Select the file, and click Open.

      3. If you selected a BW or VSGX file, a dialog box is displayed with the available materials. Select the seam, then click OK. The seam is added to the Seams section.

      4. If you selected an image file, the seam is added to the Seams section.