Kenmore 1218 Instructions Manual page 24

DARNING
WITH PRESSER FOOT:
1. Turn feed dog control to left.
2. Press down outer ring of presser foot pressure regulator, see page 12. With regulator in this position
mending, monogram work, etc. may be done.
3. Stretch fabric tightly between two spring embroidery hoops and place under needle.
The presser bar can be raised to accommodate the embroidery hoops by pulling up on the presser
foot lever.
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. Always 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 center pin of presser foot pressure regulator.
Turn feed dog control to right.
WITHOUT PRESSER FOOT:
1. Turn feed dog control to left.
2. Remove presser foot.
Proceed as directed under steps 3 and 4 above.
3. When you finish darning, raise the presser bar and remove fabric. Replace presser foot.
Turn feed dog control to right.
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