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Practical Stitches
Reinforced darning, automatic
Buttonhole foot No. 3A
Reinforced darning program No. 23
Quick darning of holes or worn areas
Replaces threads along the lengthwise grain in all materials.
Preparation
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hoop light weight materials in the round embroidery hoop (optional
accessory)
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the darning area stays evenly taut and cannot be distorted
Darning with the Buttonhole foot No. 3A
Start sewing top left.
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sew first row
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stop sewing computer
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press «Quick reverse»-button
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the length is programmed
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finish sewing the darning program
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the sewing computer stops automatically
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press «clr»-button
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the programmed settings are cleared
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).
Via «Direct entry length» (see page 38) a darning length up to
30 mm can be programmed.
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
Darning program No. 34
The Darning program No. 34 is particularly useful for mending heavy weight or
durable garments, such as jeans and overalls.
Reinforced Darning program