Column

Use the Column functions to place one of the following column types: Satin Column , Feathered Satin , Richelieu Bars  or Tapered Motifs .

The first and last pairs of points in a column are always square (control points).

Right-click the created column to change its settings, or convert it to any other column type.

 

Create a Column

1. Click the Freehand Create or Point Create tab.

2. Set stitch options, then click the desired Column function and click to place the first point of your column (Point 1).
   A movement stitch will be placed between the last object in the design and this point.

3. Click to place Point 2 to start the other side of the column. A line will be placed to indicate the width of the column.
   The first and last pairs of points in a column are always square (control points).

4. Click to place Points 3 and 4 for the next section of the column. The first column section appears.

5. Repeat to place points indicating the width and position of the column. The outline shape of the column is drawn.

6. Right-click to place the column, or simply select another Create tool. The stitches for the column will appear in the work area.

7. Right-click a second time to deselect the function, or simply select another Create tool.
   If desired, click the column to select it, and then right-click it to open the Column dialog. Here you can change the settings, or select a different column type from the drop-down list.

Draw a column with Bezier Curves

1. Click the Point Create tab.
   Bezier Mode is only available in the Point Create tab.

2. Select Bezier Mode .

3. Set stitch options, then click the desired Column function and click and drag to place the first point of your column (Point 1).
   A movement stitch will be placed between the last object in the design and this point.

4. Click and drag to place Point 2 to start the other side of the column. A line will be placed to indicate the width of the column.

5. Click and drag to place Points 3 and 4 for the next section of the column. The first column section appears.

6. Repeat to place points indicating the width and position of the column. The outline shape of the column is drawn.

7. Right-click to place the column.

8. Right-click a second time to deselect the function.
   If desired, click the column to select it, and then right-click it to open the Column dialog. Here you can change the settings, or select a different column type from the drop-down list.

The Bezier lines in a Column cannot be changed to a Point Line. See Convert to Point Line.

Satin Column

Feathered Satin

Richelieu Bars

Tapered Motifs

Creating Columns