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Utility stitches and practical sewing
Darning with the elastic stitch
Darning with the elastic stitch is suitable
for repairing damaged areas.
• Sew over the damaged area in rows
until it is well covered. Make sure that the
rows overlap.
Sewing on patches
To cover large holes it is necessary to sew
a new piece of fabric onto the damaged
area.
• Baste the new piece of fabric onto
the damaged area of the face side of the
fabric.
• Sew over the fabric edges with the
elastic stitch.
• Now cut the damaged area back to the
seam from the reverse side of the fabric.
Repairing tears
On tears, frayed edges or small holes it is
useful to lay a piece of material under the
reverse side of the fabric. The underlayed
fabric reinforces the workpiece and
ensures perfect repair.
• Lay a piece of fabric underneath the
damaged fabric. It must be a little larger
than the damaged area.
• Now sew over the damaged area.
• Cut the under layed piece of material
back to the seam.
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