White 1927 manual Patching, Mending a Rip

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17. MENDING

Patching

Set machine as shown.

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	Place the patch over the worn
	part.
	Sew along the edge of the patch
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	worn part close to the seam on
	back side.
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	Mending a Rip
	Set machine in the same way
	as for patching.
	Sew the edges of tear together
	first.
	Then sew two more seams on
	either side.
	A piece of gauze can be placed
	underneath to reinforce the rip.
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