4141Selected practical stitches: Darning
Darning Program No.17 (activa 230 No. 15, activa 220 No. 13)
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
darning thread
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Reverse pattern sole No. 1 (activa 220)
Buttonhole foot No. 3A
Quick darning of holes or worn areas
Replacement of damaged fibres/threads
Darning with Reverse pattern foot No.1 (auto stitch counter)
•
insert needle in top left of damaged area
•
sew the first length and stop the sewing computer
•
press the quick reverse button: length is programmed
•
complete the darn; the sewing computer stops automatically
•
clear the programme by pressing the «clr/del»-button
Large areas:
•
the darning area can be extended by moving the work
under the foot
Darning with Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A (activa 230, 240)
•
use for small tears and damaged areas, not more than
3 cm (1
1
/
4
”) long
•
use same method as with foot No. 1
Darning program
Reinforcement
use fine fabric or interlining as
a backing
Preparation
stretch fabric into darning
ring* prevents puckering
*The darning ring is available as a
special accessory
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
TIP
