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Darning
Straight Stretch
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Set the Machine
Stitch Stitch selector
t
Top thread tension Stitch length
control 1 to 4 control any number
adjust)
No presser
foot
Darning plate
Here's How
1. Put the darning plate on the needle plate
(seep. 18).
2. Remove presser foot and stretch fabric
between embroidery hoops with hole
centered.
3. Draw the bobbin thread up through the
fabric by holding the top thread and taking
Set the Machine
Stitch
III
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III
Top threadtension
control2 to6
Straight foot
Stitch selector
Stitch length
control yellow
stretch stitch
position
Zigzag foot
This stitch is the stretch variation of
the straight stitch, especially develop-
ed for knits and stretch fabrics.
This stitch can also be used for
topstitching on all fabrics.
start darning.
4. Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow
speed.
5. Move the fabric back and forth slowly until
you have covered the darning area.
6. Turn the fabric half turn and sew another
layer of stitching over the first layer.
NOTE: If your fabric is thin or badly
damaged, use a separate piece of fabric
under the hole to reinforce it.
7. When you finish darning, remove the darning
plate.
Stretch stitching was developed
to be used on stretch fabrics and
l_rli_ It can be used on other
fabrics as well, It works well on
curved seams and on any
garments that will receive a great
deal of strain (ie. children's
clothes).
The stretch stitch does not
actually stretch as it is being
sewn, but is stitched in a
forward and back motion
(sometimes called a "reverse-
action" stitch), so that it will
give when the fabric stretches
instead of breaking.
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