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SECTION 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS
Set the M_chino
F: S=3l_tt_,t_lch
_t_ss_#re
T_ead _ension
2[o5
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Oarnin_ pl_t_
I, Put the darning plate on the needle plate (see p. 35)-
2. Stretch the tabr}c with the hole m ttle center between
embroidery hoops, as st;own.
3, Lower the presser bar and sew as a slow speed,
4. Move the fabric back and forth slowfy until you have
covered the darnmg area.
5. Turn Ibe fabric 1/4 turn and sew another laver otstitching
over the first layer.
NOTE: If your tabr_c is thin or badly damaged, use a separate
piece of fabric under the hole to re_nloree it.
6. When you finish darmngo rettJrn the pressure dial _o 3 and
remove the darning platm
NOTE: See the p. 67 _ 68, automatic darning for a qu_ck, easy
way to mend rips & ho_es.
How tO darn correctly
Make the ttJrnmg points el each row blunt
or the stttching w_t| draw litt|e holes at the
ends. Beginners may preler the L or M
movement,
Take care not to getcircles.
The quick mastermg oi th{s work depends
on regu{ar guiding.
Therefore:
-- Hold the hoop correctly.
-- Atways work from lefl to r_ght.
_Move work lengthways (not sideways}.
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