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Utility stitches and practical sewing
Darning with the elastic stitch
Darning with the elastic stitch is especially
suitable for repairing damaged areas.
• Sew over the damaged area in rows until it
is well covered. Take care to ensure that the
rows overlap.
Sewing on patches
To cover larger holes is it necessary to sew a
new piece of fabric onto the damaged area.
• Baste the new piece of fabric onto the
damaged area of the face side of the fabric.
• Sew over the fabric edges with the elastic
stitch.
• Now cut the damaged area back to the
seam from the reverse side of the fabric.
Repairing tears
On tears, frayed edges or small holes it is
useful to lay a piece of material under the
reverse side of the fabric. The underlayed
fabric reinforces the workpiece and ensures
perfect repair.
• Lay a piece of fabric underneath the
damaged fabric. It must be a little larger
than the damaged area.
• Now sew over the damaged area.
• Cut the under layed piece of material back
to the seam.
stitch
M
F
F
5-
5-
5-
0,2-1,5
0,2-1,5
0,2-1,5
3-5
3-5
3-5
0/1
0/1
0/1