Darning - Kenmore 14 Instructions Manual

DARNING
WITH PRESSER FOOT:
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Turn feed dog control to left.
Press down outer ring of presser foot knob, see page 10. With presser foot knob in this'position, mending,
darning, monogram work, etc. may be done.
Stretch fabric tightly between two spring embroidery hoops and place under needle.
Lower presser bar so thread willhave some tension. When you start to darn, move fabric back and forth to
cover darning area. Then turn fabric and continue sewing at right angles to the previous stitching. Use medium
machine speed. You can make any length stitches desired. Slow movement of fabric will make short darning
stitches. Fast movement will make long stitches.
When you finish darning, raise presser foot and remove fabric. Increase pressure for general sewing by pressing
down inner pin of the presser foot knob. Turn feed dog control to right.
WITHOUT PRESSER FOOT :
1. Turn feed dog control to left.
2. Remove presser foot.
Proceed as directed under steps 3 and 4 above.
3. When you finish darning, raise the presser foot lever and remove fabric. Replace presser foot, and increase
pressure for general sewing. Turn feed dog control to right.
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