Pin Tucking
Machine setting
_i_ Stitch pattern:
_2_Stitch length:
_3_Thread tension:
_4_Presser foot:
A
1.5 -3
2-6
Blind hemming foot: G
Fold a fabric wrong side together and Lower the needle
into the fabric 0.1 - 0.2 cm inside the folded edge.
Lower the foot and turn the screw to align the guide on the
foot with the folded edge.
Sew slowly while guiding the folded edge along the guide.
Open the fabric and iron press the tucks.
_i_ Screw
_2_Guide
_3_Folded edge
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To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs
The drop feed dogs lever is located underneath the free
arm bed.
_i_ To drop the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction
of the arrow, as illustrated.
_2_ To raise the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction
of the arrow, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel
toward you. Feed dogs must be up for normal sewing.
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Darning
Machine setting
_i_ Stitch selector:
A
_2_ Stitch length:
Any
_3_ Needle thread tension:
2 - 6
_4_ Presser foot:
Removed
_5_ Feed dogs:
Dropped
Drop the feed dogs (see above) and remove the presser
foot. Center the hole in the fabric on an embroidery hoop,
as shown. Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow speed.
Move the fabric back and forth slowly until the darning area
is covered. Turn the fabric a 1/4 turn (90°), and sew
another layer of stitching over the first layer.
NOTE:
If the fabric is thin or badly damaged, use a separate
piece of fabric under the hole to reinforce it.
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