This is a variation on the Remove Hidden Stitches filter. De-Clump will analyze a color and remove stitches that are hidden within that single color.
When a color sews repeatedly over itself, it can create a thread build-up that prevents the design from sewing nicely. Too much thread will distort a design, causing the fabric to ripple around the edge of the design. De-Clump helps to thin the design by reducing the number of thread layers.
We’re certain that you’ve watched a design sew in-place a dangerously long time. If you’re like us, you hate watching it because you just know it’s going to jam up. De- Clumping takes the worry out.
Another benefit from De-Clumping is that you can get rid of excessive padding stitches from poorly digitized designs, as well as those annoying sections where a design sews over itself. HINT: A topping, such as a water-soluble stabilizer, provides most of the support your design needs. This can help in situations where the padding was poorly implemented. NOTE: Designs that have padding stitches removed by the De-Clump filter will sew out differently. You will encounter more jump stitches nested in the design.
It is okay to cut away the jump stitches while sewing. If you prefer, however, you do not have to since all these stitches will be sewn over later.