Use Freehand Satin Area to draw outlines to define the edge of an area filled with satin stitch.
Note: Satin areas are best suited to shapes without branches. If there are branches that double-back on the main part of a satin area, the satin area may not give the desired result.
In the Satin Area section of the Freehand Create toolbar, click Freehand Satin Area .
Choose Create > Create Satin Area > Freehand Satin Area.
Press ^⌥A
If desired, load a background picture.
In the Satin Area section of the Freehand Create toolbar, click the Options pop-up menu, choose Satin Area, and then select the settings for the satin area. Click OK.
In the Freehand Create toolbar, select Freehand Satin Area .
Draw a line around the edge of the desired area.
When the area is complete, lift the pen from the tablet (or release the mouse button). The area is closed with a straight line back to the start point, and filled with satin stitches.
Note: It is recommended to draw back to the start point. However, you can adjust the shape of the area if it is not exactly as planned.
Continue to draw as many satin areas as desired.
Control–click and select Finish Freehand Satin Area Tool to deselect, or simply select another Create tool.
Note: To adjust the stitching and shape of a satin area, see Adjust a Satin Area, to change the density, underlay and pattern or stitch type, see Satin Area Dialog, and to change multiple satin areas see Change the properties for several satin areas.