Automatic Darning - Bernina 530 User Manual

practical stitches
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automatic darning

Zig-zag
a B c
a Zig-zag with altered stitch width
B Zig-zag with altered stitch length
c Finishing edges with zig-zag
reverse pattern foot/sole no. 1
automatic Buttonhole foot with slide no. 3a
Darning program no. 22
Quick darning of holes or worn areas
Replaces threads along the lengthwise grain in all materials.
preparation
hoop light-weight materials in the darning hoop (optional accessory)
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the darning area stays evenly taut and cannot be distorted
Darning with reverse pattern foot/sole no. 1
insert the needle in the top left of the worn area
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sew first row
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stop sewing computer
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press «Quick reverse»-button
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the length is programmed
finish sewing the darning program
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the sewing computer stops automatically
press the «clr»-button
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the program is cleared
Darning with the automatic buttonhole foot with slide no. 3a
̶ for darning worn and damaged areas
̶ Darning length max. 3cm
̶ same procedure as with foot No. 1
reinforcement
Use fine material or (adhesive) interlining as a backing.
Darning area becomes distored
Correct with the Balance function (see Balance-Function page 36).
reverse pattern foot/sole no. 1
Zig-zag no. 2
̶ for all fabrics
̶ for finishing raw edges
̶ elastic seams
̶ decorate sewing
finishing edges
guide edge of fabric into the center of the presser foot
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do not select too wide a stitch
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do not select 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 of the fabric should lie flat and not roll
̶ use a fine darning thread for lightweight fabric
Satin stitch
̶ dense, short zig-zag (stitch length 0.5-0.7mm)
̶ use satin stitch for appliqué, embroidery, etc.
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