Darning And Mending; Repair Large Holes - Singer HD 6600C Instruction Manual

• Finish the raw edge of the hem if sewing on a woven fabric.
There is no need to finish the raw edge first on most knits.
• Fold and press the hem allowance to the wrong side.
• Fold the hem back on itself so approximately 3/8" (1 cm) of
the finished edge extends beyond the fold. The wrong side
of your project should now be facing up.
• Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the fold runs
along edge guide (A).
• When the needle swings into the fold it should catch a
small amount of fabric. If the stitches are visible on the
right side, adjust edge guide (A) by turning the adjusting
screw (B) until the stitch that catches the hem just barely
shows.

Darning and Mending

Repair Large Holes

To cover large holes it is necessary to sew a new piece of
fabric onto the damaged area.
Baste the new piece of fabric onto the damaged area on the
right side of the fabric.
Sew over the fabric edges with the zigzag or the multi-step
zigzag stitch.
Trim the damaged area close to the seam from the wrong side
of the fabric.
B
Woven fabric
Right side of fabric
4.0–6.0
Set up for zigzag
Set up for multi-step zigzag
A
Stretch fabric
2.0 3–5
5.0 1.0–2.0 3–5
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