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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

= Darning

Set the Machine

Stitch widlh control 0

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The drop teed lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back side of the machine.

C) To raise

the teed dogs, push

the

(_ For

dropping

the teed dogs,

lever

in

the

direction ol

the

push

the lever

in the direction

arrow

as illustrated.

 

of the arrow as

illustrated.

Then

turn the

handwheel.

 

 

 

 

*Feed dogs must always be up for normal sewing.

Top thread

 

 

tension

 

 

control

Stitch

length

2to6

control

any number

 

(not necessary to adjust}

F: Satin stitch

Stretch

Stitch

 

 

toot

 

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Pressure

 

 

 

dial; 0

Drop

leed fever

 

t.Drop the teed dogs.

2.Stretch the fabric with the hole in the center between embroidery hoops, as show.

3.Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow speed.

4.Move the fabric back and forth slowly until you have covered the darning area.

5.Turn the fabric 1/4 turn and sew another layer of stitching over the first layer.

NOTE: If your fabric is thin or badty damaged, use a separate piece of fabric under the hote to reinforce it.

6.When you finish darning, return the pressure dial to 3.

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385. 17526 specifications

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