Jump stitches are the travel threads between sections — fewer means a cleaner finish. This guide walks through the technique step by step, with practical tips to get clean results — and shows where a free tool like SewFlow fits in.
Step by Step
- 1Enable automatic thread trimming if your machine supports it.
- 2Order colors to minimize travel across the design.
- 3Use tie-offs so trimmed jumps don't unravel.
- 4Snip remaining jumps close after stitching.
Tips for Best Results
- •A good digitized design minimizes jumps from the start.
- •Auto-trim is the biggest time-saver here.
- •Trim jumps before they get caught and pulled.
Plan the Path
The best way to fight jump stitches is design order — keep each color's travel short and grouped.
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