Special edge stitch, Mending, Darning – Kenmore 1030 User Manual
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SPECIAL EDGE STITCH
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - g
Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4
Stitch Length Control - Red Zone
Zigzag Presser Foot
Use zigzag stitching plate.
This is an attractive overcasting stitch
you may want to use on fabrics that
fray easily.
MENDING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - <:
Stitch Width Control - 4
Stitch Length Control - Red Zone
Zigzag Presser Foot
Use straight stitching plate.
To repair a straight or three-cornered
tear, position the tear under the needle
in such a way that the stitching catches
both sides of the tear. When mending
a three-cornered tear, stitch from each
end to the center. It is well to use a
piece of fabric under the tear for re
inforcement.
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DARNING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - Red Dot
Stitch Width Control - Red Dot
Pressure Regulator - 0
Feed Dogs - Up
No Presser Foot
Remove presser foot, stretch fabric be
tween
embroidery
hoops
with
hole
centered. Draw the bobbin thread up
through the fabric by holding the top
thread and taking one stitch at the spot
where
you
wish
to
start
darning.
Lowering the presser bar, start sewing
at a slow to medium speed. Move the
fabric back and forth with a Steady
rhythm
to
cover
the
darning
area.
When it is covered, turn the fabric and
sew another layer of stitching across
the first layer of stitching.