Create partition line patterns

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Use Fill Stitch Types > Tatami to create fills for larger irregular shapes. Right-click for settings.

The Partition Line feature provides an alternative method for offsetting needle penetrations in tatami fills. The Object Properties > Fills > Tatami docker allows you to set partition lines. Two parameters can be set – Sequence and Angle.

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Sequence

Partition Line allows you to specify up to eight tatami offsets. In any pattern, number of rows is determined by number of digits in the sequence.

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Each stitch length is split into ‘knots’ numbered anywhere from 0 to 7. A partition sequence number of ‘20163’ would translate to the following pattern:

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Angle

You can skew the grid formed by the partition knots to further vary the needle penetrations. In the Angle field, specify a grid angle.

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Tip: Tatami patterns can be combined with curved fills for interesting effects.

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