Singer 288 - Darning; Darning Without Embroidery Hoop

Singer
288
58
DARNING
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
• Stitch Width:
• Needle Position:
• Stitch Length: 1.5 - 2.5
• General Purpose Presser Foot
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• Pressure Dial: 0
1. If area to be darned is open, baste an underlay in
place.
2. Place area to be darned under the presser foot.
Lower the presser foot and start stitching, alternate-
ly drawing the fabric toward you and gently pulling it
away from you until area is filled with parallel lines
of stitching.
3. For additional strength, cover area with crosswise
lines of stitching.