Darning; Zig-Zag - Bernina 325 Manual

Darning

Zig-zag

A B C
A Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch width
B Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch length
C Edge neatened with zig-zag stitch
Reverse pattern sole no. 1
Buttonhole foot with slide no. 3A
Darning program
Quick darning of holes or worn areas
Replaces threads along the lengthwise grain in all fabrics.
Darning with Reverse pattern sole no. 1 (auto stitch counter)
⦁ insert the needle in the top left of the worn area
⦁ sew the first vertical row and stop the sewing computer
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press the Quick reverse button to program the length
⦁ complete Darning program; the sewing computer stops automatically
⦁ clear the program by pressing the «clr» button
Move project accordingly for a wider and/or longer darning area.
Darning with the Buttonhole foot with slide no. 3A
⦁ use for small tears and damaged areas, not more than 3cm (1 1/4") long
⦁ same procedure as with foot no. 1
Reinforcement
Use fine fabric or (adhesive) interlining as a backing.
Preparation
Hoop fabric into darning ring to prevent puckering.
Reverse pattern sole no. 1
⦁ for all fabrics
⦁ overcasting
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elastic seams
⦁ decorate sewing
Overcasting edges
⦁ guide edge of fabric into the center of the presser foot
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do not select too wide a width or too long a stitch
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needle goes into fabric on one side and over the edge into the air on the
other side
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the edge should lie flat and not roll
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use a fine darning thread for lightweight fabric
Satin stitch
⦁ dense, short zig-zag stitch (stitch length 0.5 – 0.7mm)
⦁ use satin stitch for appliqué, embroidery, etc.
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