Use Satin Column
to place a column of straight or curving satin in the work area. The satin is formed from zigzag stitches that fill the column from one side to the other.
Use the Satin Column dialog to set density, compensation, pattern (for columns wider than around 8-10mm) and underlay.
Create a Satin Column
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In the Freehand Create or Point Create toolbar, click Satin Column
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Choose Options > Satin Column to set density, compensation, pattern (for wide columns) and underlay.
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Place alternate points on the work area to define the column of satin column.
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Press Return to complete the column. It appears in the work area.
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If desired, Control–click the Satin Column column to adjust the settings, or choose a different column type from the popup menu.
Alternatively, select several Satin Columns and change their properties, or select a single Satin Column and use Global Properties to change the properties of all visible satin columns. -
Control–click and choose Finish Satin Column Tool to deselect satin column, or simply select another Create tool.
Select Satin Column
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In the Freehand Create or Point Create toolbar, click Satin Column
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Choose Create > Satin Column.
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Press ^N
Density
Set Density from 2 to 40. The lower the number, the closer together the stitches and the more stitches are produced. The initial setting is 4.
Compensation
Compensation is used to make an area 'bolder' by increasing its relative size. Set Compensation from 0 to 30. The higher the number, the bolder the area appears. The initial setting is 0.
Pattern
Choose from more than 250 patterns for satin (for areas wider than around 8-10mm). The initial setting is 0. Add new patterns using Manage My Fills. See Manage My Fills .
View the patterns in the pattern viewer. See Fill and Satin Patterns.
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Click a pattern sample or enter the Pattern number to select a pattern.
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Set the Pattern number to 0 for standard satin with no pattern, or click No Pattern.
Underlay
Choose Zigzag or Edge Walk underlay.
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Zigzag creates zigzag lines of running stitch as underlay.
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Edge walk places lines of running stitch just inside the edges of the satin areas.
Satin stitch will 'pull up' in the direction that the stitches are sewn, so it is advisable to lay down underlay stitches for stabilization.