SINGER 714 Graduate - Manual (Page 43)

DARNING
Worn or torn spots on children’s clothes, knits,
and household linens can be darned effort-
lessly and quickly with little practice. You may
choose to darn either with or without an em­
broidery hoop. When greater control is needed,
an embroidery hoop is usually best.
Without Embroidery Hoop
With Embroidery Hoop
Pattern: Straight Stitch
Needle Position:
A ^
Stitch Width: A
Stitch Control: 10 to 15 (approximately 1.5 to 2.5)
Pressure: DARN
Zig-Zag Throat Plate
Zig-Zag Foot
1. If area to be darned is open, baste an under­
lay in place.
2. Place area to be darned under presser foot;
lower presser foot and start stitching, al­
ternately drawing fabric toward you and
pulling it gently away from you.
3. Continue this forward and backward motion
as you fill the area with parallel lines of
stitching. For additional strength, cover
area with crosswise lines of stitching.
Pattern: Straight Stitch
Needle Position: A
Stitch Width:
A
Stitch Control: In FINE area
Feed Cover Throat Plate
No presser foot
1. Trim ragged edges from area to be darned.
2. Center worn section in embroidery hoop.
3. Position work under needle over feed cover
plate and lower presser bar to engage ten­
sion.
4. Hold needle thread loosely with left hand,
turn hand wheel over and draw bobbin
thread up through fabric. Hold both thread
ends and lower needle into fabric.
5. Outline area to be darned with running
stitches for reinforcement
6. Stitch across opening, moving hoop under
needle at a slight angle from lower left to
upper right Keep lines of stitching closely
spaced and even In length.
7. When opening is filled, cover area with
crosswise lines of stitching.
Darning without Embroidery Hoop Darning With Embroidery Hoop
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