Darning Stitch - Bernina Bernette Rome 8 Instruction Manual

42 Basic Sewing Procedures

Darning Stitch

D
Stop
a a
b
Start Start
3.5~7.0 1.0~2.0
Stop
b
45: Simple darning stitch in thin and medium
fabrics
46: Reinforced darning stitch in heavy fabrics
Select stitch pattern 45 or 46 to get the
darning stitch.
Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot.
Baste the upper fabric and the under fabric
together.
Select the needle position. Lower the
presser foot over the center of the tear.
Pull the button holder to rear.
Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot
to the desired length.
The size of one darn cycle is variable.
However, the maximum stitch length is
2.6cm (1 inch) and the maximum stitch width
is 7mm (9/32 inch).
a. The length of sewing.
b. The width of sewing.