In this final lesson we go over the toolbar tools and prep the design for applying stitch types. The star of the show is the Split tool — it slices wide shapes into narrower sections so the satin columns come out clean.
What this lesson covers
- 1 The five toolbar tools
- 2 When (and why) to use Split
- 3 Split → satin columns, step by step
- 4 The rule: which stitch goes where
The five toolbar tools
When you select a layer, the toolbar gives you five tools for editing its shapes. Here's what each one does:
Cut
Removes shapes you don't need from a layer.
Fill
Floods empty areas with color so they can be stitched.
Draw
Extends or patches shapes — add to an area that didn't trace fully.
Erase
Removes the parts of a shape you don't want.
Split Most used
Slices a shape into two separate pieces so each section becomes a narrow, clean satin column.
When (and why) to use Split
Use Split whenever a shape is too wide or too irregular for a single satin column. A petal, for example, has a complex outline that would tangle if you applied satin all at once.
Split slices it into smaller, simpler regions — and each one gets its own clean satin fill.
Split → satin columns
- Select the layer, then pick the Split tool
- Draw a cut across the shape to slice it into narrower pieces
- Switch to Satin and use Split into Satin Columns on each piece
- Check the green guide rungs follow the curve; add more if needed
The rule: which stitch goes where
Use Satin for
Narrow shapes and outlines — anywhere you want that smooth, raised, glossy look. Borders and thin details.
Use Fill for
Wide solid areas — it covers large regions efficiently with evenly spaced rows.
Most designs use both: satin on the border, fill on everything inside.
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