Darning, 8 darning – Sears 385. 17526 User Manual

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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Darning

0 To raise the teed dogs, push the

lever In the direction ot the

arrow as illustrated.

Then turn the handwheel.

* Feed dogs must always be up

tor normal sewing.

) For dropping the feed dogs,

push the lever in the direction

of the arrow as illustrated.

Set the Machine

V-

Top thread
tension

con trot

2 t o S

Satin stitch

toot

stitch width
control 0

Stitch length
control any number

(not necessary to
adjust)

Stretch Stitch

Drop ieect lever

1. Drop the teed dogs.

2. Stretch the fabric with the hole in the center

between embroidery hoops, as show.

3. Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow

speed.

4. Move the fabric back and forth slowly until you

have covered the darning area.

5. Turn the fabric 1/4 turn and sew another layer

ot 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.

6. When you finish darning, return the pressure

dial to 3.