Free Motion Darning, Stippling - Singer 1408 Instruction Manual

Free Motion Darning, Stippling

* The darning/ embroidery foot
included with your machine. (1)
Darning:
Install the darning plate. (2)
Remove the presser foot shank. (3)
Attach the darning/ embroidery foot
The lever (a) should be behind the needle clamp screw (b).
Press the darning/ embroidery foot
your index finger and tighten the screw (c). (4)
For darning, first sew around the edge of the hole (to secure
the threads). (5)
First row: Always work from left to right. Turn work by 90° and
sew over previous stitching. A darning hoop is recommended
for easier sewing and better results.
Note:
Free motion darning is accomplished without the sewing
machine internal feed system. Movement of the fabric is
controlled by the operator. It is necessary to coordinate
sewing speed and movement of fabric.
Stippling:
Set the machine for straight stitch.
embroidery foot will help guide you as you sew, in a
meandering fashion to create small curving lines to hold
layers of fabric and batting together.
is an optional accessory not
to the presser foot bar.
on firmly from behind with
Using the optional darning/
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