42 Practical Stitches - Applications
Darning Program
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
Simple darning program No. 22,
Reinforced darning program No. 23
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
lightweight darning thread
up (sewing position)
Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A, Reverse pattern foot
No. 1 (only for Darning program No. 22)
Simple Darning Program No. 22
replaces threads along the lengthwise grain in
all fabrics
Preparation
• place a piece of lightweight stabilizer
under the worn area before darning if
necessary
Sewing
• sew the first row and stop
•press and release the Quick Reverse
button at the desired length; this
programs the first length
• continue sewing; the sewing computer
stops automatically
Reinforced Darning Program No. 23
replaces threads along the lengthwise and
crosswise grains in all fabrics
Preparation
• use Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A
• place a piece of lightweight stabilizer
under the worn area before darning if
necessary
Sewing
• insert the needle in the top left of the
worn area
• sew the first vertical row
•press and release the Quick Reverse
button at the desired length; this
programs the length needed
• continue sewing; the sewing computer
stops automatically when finished
The Simple darning program No.
22 can also be done with the
Automatic buttonhole foot No.
3A (see following description).
If the darning does not cover
the whole worn or damaged
area
reposition the work under the foot
to continue covering the worn or
damaged area. Begin sewing; the
program will repeat as often as
desired (the length is saved)
If the darning becomes
distorted
correct with the Balance function
see page 102
