Now that we have covered outline basics, it’s time to discuss Satin Columns. Satin Columns have stitches that go across the shape from left to right forming a smooth, possibly curving, filled area. Satin columns are also referred to as “Turning angle fills” sometimes. Satins are generally the second most important stitch type you will use, after Runs.
Because we tend to think of satins as going ‘left-to-right’ or ‘side-to-side’ there are special input methods for them accommodate this.
Satin columns are special because in addition to the shape itself, you’ll need to add incline lines to get the column of stitches to curve nicely. The incline lines are the direction the stitches will lay on the fabric.