Mending Darning - Kenmore 1791 Owner's Manual

MENDING AND
DARNING--
BY MACHINE!
So much easier!
Takes little practice!
HOW TO REPAIR STRAIGHT OR 3-CORNERED T_-_AR
Setting your machine
Stitch Selector --ii;_
Stitch Width Control -- 4
Stitch Length Control -- Red zone
Stitch Modifier -- Neutral
Zigzag Foot
Zigzag Needleplate
Fit torn edges together closely
as possible under the needle,
starting from rear of damaged
area. Sew slowly, making sure
that stitching catches both
sides of the tear. When turn-
ing, lift needle to highest posi-
tion, back up one or two
stitches to secure corner, then
repeat above operation.
USE A HOOP FOR EASY DARNING
Setting your machine
Stitch Selector -- if
Stitch Width Control - 0
Stitch Length Control -- Various
Stitch Modifier - Neutral
Darning Plate
No Presser Foot
An embroJdeP/hoop will help you hold dam-
aged area securely. Remove presser foot.
Stretch fabric between embroidery hoops, cen-
tering hole to be darned. Draw bobbin thread up
through fabric by holding top thread and taking
one stitch at spot where you want to start darn-
ing. Lower the presser bar, then sew at slow
speed. Move fabric by hand, back and forth with
a steady rhythm, to cover darning area. Next,
turn the fabric and sew another layer of stitch-
mg across the first layer.
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