Kenmore 50 Instructions Manual page 43

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DARNING
WITH
1.
2.
PRESSER FOOT :
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.
3. Stretch fabric tightly between two spring embroidery hoops and place under needle.
4. Lower presser bar so thread will have 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.
5. 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.