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13. MENDING
Patching
Set machine as shown
Place the patch over the worn
part.
Sew along the edge of the patch
on the right side. Trim away the
worn part close to the seam on
back side.
Mending a Rip
Set machine in the same way
as for patching.
Sew the edges of tear together
first.
Then sew two more seams on
either side.
A piece of gauze can be placed
underneath to reinforce the rip.
Darning
Set machine as shown.
Stretch fabric over the hoop (а)
or sew with free arm(b) according
to the part you are going to darn.
Sew over the worn-out part
closely spaced, stiches guiding
material back and forth by hand.
By making turning points blunt,
the darned part becomes softer
and more flexible.