Darning - ELNA 6600 Instruction Manual

Darning

Darning with a sewing machine saves a lot of time. It is
used for repairing very worn areas (not holes) in fabric.
Select 022. The LCD screen will briefly show two
messages.
Automatic Darning
Extend the buttonholder q completely open. Place both
threads to the left under the foot. Insert fabric under the
foot and lower the needle at the starting point w. Lower
the foot. Sew.
e
The size of one darning cycle is variable. However, the
maximum darning cycle length e is 2 cm (3/4˝) and the
q
maximum darning cycle width r is 7 mm (1/4˝).
r
w
Setting Memory Darning Size
t
To darn a length less than 2 cm (3/4˝) t, stop the
machine after sewing the desired length and press the
"Reverse" key. The darning length has now been
determined. Restart and sew until the machine stops
automatically.
To sew another darning cycle with same size - raise foot,
move fabric, lower foot and sew.
Reset Darning Cycle Size
To sew darning with a different size (or width/length
adjusted), reset the machine by pressing "ENTER" key or
reselect 022. Sew new darning size using same method.
To Adjust the Evenness of Darning Stitches
d5 d6
d5 (–) d4 (+)
Fabric and the number of layers can affect darning. If one
side of darning is higher or lower than the other, make
them even by pressing the "Stitch Length" key.
If left corner is lower than right side, press "–".
If left corner is higher than right side, press "+".
NOTE: d5 is default setting. Evenness can be set
between d1 and d9.
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