Darning - Kenmore 19502 Owner's Manual

Darning []
F- Satin stitch
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Pressure
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Set the Machine
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Thread
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3to6
1. Put the darning plate on the needle plate (see p. 36).
2. Stretch the fabric with the hole in the center between
embroidery hoops, as shown.
3. Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow speed.
4. Move the fabric back and forth slowly unti! you have
covered the darmng area.
5. Turn the fabric 1/4 turn and sew another tayer of stitching
over the first layer.
NOTE : If your fabric is thin or badly damaged, use a separate
piece of fabric under the hole to reinforce it.
6. When you finish darning, return the pressure dial to 3 and
remove the darning plate.
How to darn correctly
Make the turmng points of each row btunt
or the stitching will draw littJe holes at the
ends. Beginners may prefer the L or M
movement.
Take care not to get circles.
The quick mastering of this work depends
on regular guiding.
Therefore:
-- Hold the hoop correctly.
-- Always work from teft to right
(as when writing).
-- Move work lengthways (not sideways)
for selvedge and wettway.
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