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Darning
10
Set the Machine
/0/
\Pre sM
=
00
Thread
tension
3to
L
F: Satin stitch
foot
1.
Put the darning plate on the needle plate (see p. 36).
How to darn correctly
2.
Stretch the fabric with the hole in the center between
Make the turning points of each row blunt
embroidery hoops, as shown.
or the stitching will draw little holes at the
3,
Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow speed,
ends.
Beginners may
prefer the L or M
Pressure
movement.
dial
1
4.
Move the fabric back and forth slowly until you have
Take care not to get circles.
covered the darning area.
Darning plate
5.
Turn the fabric 1/4 turn and sew another layer of stitching
The quick mastering of this work depends
over the first layer.
on regular guiding.
NOTE:
If your fabric is thin or badly damaged,use a separate
Therefore:
piece of fabric under the hole to reinforce it.
-
Hold the hoop correctly.
6.
When you finish darning, return the pressure dial to 3 and
-
Always work from left to right
remove the darning plate.
(as when writing).
-
Move work lengthways (not sideways)
for selvedge and weftway.
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