satin stitches

[Nalo_b]

Hi I was wondering is there a way to make big satin stitches? dont know how else to explain it...satin stitches that are 1/4" or a little bit bigger. I want to make bigger satin stitches that the needle hits only on the edge of the columns and doesn't hit in the middle.

also is there a feature in designshop pro+ that can be used to make nice long corners? without making a miter.I have to digitize a banner or ribbon that has long pointy corners. And am having a hard time making the corners and keeping the stitch direction going the same way.

Thank You!
chad

[Nalo_b]

Ok I have found out how to do the corner miter or cap. Just found it in the properties.

[ckramer]

In pro+ version 9 in the properties you need to change the setting "use fill for stitches longer than 60" or whatever your default is to a higher limit so it will not automatically change to a fill stitch.

[Nalo_b]

Thanks ckramer!

What is the biggest satin stitch the xts can make? I've seen some designs on clothes with 3/8" - 1/2"(at least that's how big it looks...) I know that they say that satin stitches like that tend to get caught on things n such. But that look is doing really well in my area.

Thanks again!
Chad

[levelbest]

For wide satin stitches - and to avoid snagging - best to do a split satin which gives the look of satin but will divide things so that you don't have those super long threads that are prone to getting caught on something.

[amayaki]

levelbest John,

can you briefly explain to this newbie, the best way to set an Amaya XT, using Design Shop 9.00.009 to do a 'split satin sticth'.

How does doing a split satin stitch give the appearance sought by Nalo_b Chad?

Thanks to you and other respondents