SINGER 1021 User Manual
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KEEPING UP APPEARANCES (Continued)
Darning Without
Embroidery Hoop
Stretch Garment Repair
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DARNING
Worn or torn spots on children's clothes,
knits, and household linens can be darned
effortlessly and quickly with little practice.
You may choose to darn either with or
without an embroidery hoop. When
greater control is needed, an embroidery
hoop is usually best.
Darning without Embroidery Hoop
® Needle Position: ^
s
® Stitch Width:
•
® Stitch Length: 2mm
® General-Purpose Needle Plate and Foot
® Pressure:
^
1. If the area to be darned is open, baste an
underlay in place.
2. Place area to be darned under presser
foot; lower presser foot and start
stitching, alternately drawing fabric
toward you and pulling
it
gently
away
from you.
3. Continue this forward and backward
motion as you til! the area with parallel
fines
of
stitching.
For
additional
strength, cover area with crosswise
lines of stitching.
Repairing Stretch Garments
© Needle Position: ^
® Stitch Width: | to $
® Stitch Length: 1 or to suit fabric
® General Purpose Needle Plate and Foot
Seams and hems in stretch and elasticized
garments retain their elasticity when stit
ched with the zig-zag stitch. This stitch is
particulary effective when used in top-
stitch applications (as shown) or to over
edge, Make a test sample to check selec
tor settings.