SINGER 319K - Manual (Page 108)

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FASHION AIDS
DARNING
Stockings, children’s balbriggans, leggings, and knit wear of all
kinds as well as household linens are often darned on the
sewing machine. The area near the worn section must be held
taut in the SINGER* Stocking Darner (available separately)
or in embroidery hoops. The feed is lowered and the presser
foot removed. Refer to page 70, for lowering feed. Set
needle position at central and bight at 0, locking bight
with screw U, Fig. 51, page 31.
Fig. 208. Partly Finished Darn
When darning knitwear, reinforce opening by
positioning needle M" outside of hole, lower
the presser bar to engage tension discs, and run
reinforcing stitches from edge completely
around hole, moving hoops with both hands.
This reinforcement may be omitted for firm
fabrics whenever it seems to be desirable.
With a steady, continuous movement, move
hoops backward and forward across hole,
keeping the lines of stitching closely spaced
and even in length. Slow movement of hoops
will produce a short stitch while rapid move­
ment will produce a long stitch. For knit and
tricot fabrics a longer stitch is best, because
it is softer when the garment is worn. A short
stitch is best for cottons and household linens,
because it approximates the weave of the
fabric and is strong enough to withstand many
launderings.
Use: Lowered Feed (see page 70)
Straight Stitching Throat Plate 105268
Central Needle Position
0 Bight
0 Stitch
Note: FASHION*Aids are available for separate purchase
at your local SINGER CENTER,