Sewing stitches - Examples of Application
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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 foot/sole No. 1
Automatic 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 foot/sole No. 1 (auto stitch counter)
insert the needle in the top left of the worn area
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sew the first vertical row and stop the sewing computer
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press the Quick reverse button to program the length
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complete Darning program; the sewing computer stops automatically
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clear the program by pressing the «clr» button
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Move project accordingly for a wider and/or longer darning area.
Darning with the Automatic buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A
use for small tears and damaged areas, not more than 3cm (1 1/4") long
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same procedure as with foot No. 1
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Reinforcement
Use fine fabric or (adhesive) interlining as a backing.
Preparation
Hoop fabric into darning ring to prevent puckering.
Reverse pattern foot/sole No. 1
for all fabrics
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overcasting
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elastic seams
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decorate sewing
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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
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other side
the edge should lie flat and not roll
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use a fine darning thread for lightweight fabric
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Satin stitch
dense, short zig-zag stitch (stitch length 0.5-0.7mm, 1/5" to 1/3")
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use satin stitch for appliqué, embroidery, etc
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