The recommended maximum length for satin stitches in a column is 10mm, otherwise the stitches may be loose and not lie flat. When satin is used for very large lettering, some columns could exceed this width. Techniques to overcome this include:
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Overlapping satin columns
Use parallel satin columns that overlap each other to make up the full width of the desired column. -
Use a satin pattern
Apply a pattern to the columns. This makes the stitch length short, preventing long stitches across the span of the column. If you have used more than one pattern, do not use Universal Properties, as the differing texture will be lost. -
Use a fill area with Pattern 36
Fill Pattern 36 is a satin effect pattern that can be used to cover large areas. If you have controlled the angle of the stitching on individual areas and used other fill patterns in your font, do not use Universal Properties.
Appliqué is an effective technique for large lettering. Use the Appliqué options in the Fill Area and Line options with a border line but no fill, or a lightly stitched specialty fill, and create your appliqué letters with the QuickCreate, Freehand Create, or Point Create functions.
The letters are created to stitch out as follows:
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A Running Stitch
line shows the outline of the SuperDesign or character. -
At the end of the outline a Stop
command is inserted so the appliqué fabric can be placed over the outline. -
Another Running Stitch
line is used to sew down the fabric that has been positioned over the outline. -
Another Stop
command enables the appliqué fabric to be trimmed. -
A Satin Line
or other border is used to stitch down the edge of the fabric.
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Outline the character with running stitch |
Sew down the fabric with running stitch |
Stitch down the edge of the fabric with Satin Line |
Alternatively, use the QuickFont Wizard in mySewnet™ Embroidery to create appliqué characters from a TrueType® or OpenType® font. Then use mySewnet™ Font Digitizing to make adjustments and add other design elements as desired.
A Pattern Fill area with a Satin Line border is an effective technique for large lettering. The large lettering allows a number of repeats of the chosen fill pattern to show, while the border adds a neat outline to each character.
