Free Motion Sewing; Darning - Singer 2010 Instruction Manual

FREE MOTION SEWING

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Darning

Please Note:
Free motion darning is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed
system. Movement of the fabric is controlled by the operator. It is necessary to coordinate
sewing speed and movement of fabric.
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* The Darning foot is an optional accessory.
Move the drop feed lever to "
feed dogs.
Remove the presser foot holder, and attach the
darning foot to the presser foot holder bar. The
lever (a) should be behind the needle clamp
screw (b). Press the darning foot on firmly from
behind with your index finger and tighten the
screw (c).
First sew around the edges of the hole to secure
the threads. Stitch across the opening moving
the hoop backward and forward under the
needle. Overlap the outline stitching at each
end of the area, keeping the lines of stitching
closely spaced and even in length. When the
opening is filled, turn the work and cover the
area with crosswise lines of stitching.
" to lower the