34 Darning
Straight stitch No. 1
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
lightweight darning thread
down (darning position)
Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory)
Darning holes or worn areas
·replaces threads with the lengthwise and the crosswise
grains in all fabrics
Preparation
· stretch fabric into darning ring (optional accessory) to
prevent distortion
· use of the slide-on sewing table is recommended
Sewing
· move the darning ring smoothly and without using
pressure
· work from left to right
Stitch over the hole
· sew the first rows to cover the hole (not too close)
· turn work by a quarter turn – 90°
Cover the first rows
· sew over the first rows – not too close for a soft finish
· turn work by a half turn –180°
Complete darning
· loosely and in same direction as 2nd rows
Method for tubular items
· first step in a horizontal direction
· second and third steps in lengthways direction
When you have mastered the technique
· work the rows in irregular lengths so that the turns are
“lost” in the fabric
Stitching hints
· move the hoop as if writing the letters “L” or “M”
· when changing direction, move in curves, avoiding points
· this prevents holes and thread breakage
· do not sew in circles; these do not mimic the fabric
threads
Manual darning
TIPS
Thread breaks
· if thread breakage is a problem, it could be that the
ring is not being moved smoothly
Poor stitch formation
· if the thread is lying on top of the fabric, the ring is
being moved too quickly
·if there are knots on the underside of the fabric, the
ring is being moved too slowly
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
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