Free motion work darning – SINGER 431 User Manual
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DARNING AND EMBROIDERY FOOT
This attachment is an aid to
all who desire perfection in free
motion
darning
and embroidery
work.
The foot firmly holds the fabric
as the needle enters and rises
from the work, while fully re
vealing the line of design to be
followed.
Free motion work darning
Straight stitch setting: AK 3
Feed cover plate
Darning and embroidery foot
Stitch length: Above 20
Trim ragged edges from area to be darned.
Centre worn section in embroidery hoops.
Attach feed cover plate to machine bed in place
of regular throat plate.
Locate darning and embroidery foot on presser
bar with lifting finger over needle clamp screw.
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Position work under needle and lower presser
bar. 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.
•
Outline opening with running stitches V
4
" from
edge for reinforcement.
•
Stitch across opening, moving hoops under need
le at a slight angle, from lower left to upper right.
Keep lines of stitching closely and evenly spaced.
•
When opening is filled, turn work 90° and con
tinue stitching until darn is completed.
•
Run machine at moderate speed and control
hoops with a steady continuous movement. Slow
movement of hoops will produce a short stitch;
more rapid movement lengthens the stitch.
Fairly long stitches are best for knit and tricot
fabrics;
short
stitches
are
best
for
cottons
and
linens as they approximate weave of fabric.
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