Darning - Kenmore 15 Instructions Manual

WITH PRESSER FOOT:
1. Turn feed dog control to right.
2. 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 left.
WITHOUT PRESSER FOOT:
1. Turn feed dog control to right.
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
left.

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