Bernina Artista 630 User Guide - Page 43

Manual Darning Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Straight stitch No. 1 size and type suitable for the fabric selected darning thread down (darning position); Darning foot No. 9 Darning Holes or Worn Areas Replaces both lengthways and crossways threads in all fabrics. Preparation • stretch fabric into darning hoop (optional accessory) to prevent distortion • use the slide-on table Sewing • move the darning hoop smoothly by hand • work from left to right without using pressure • when changing direction on top and on bottom, move in curves (avoid points as this prevents holes and thread breakage) • work in different lengths so that the thread is better spread over the fabric Practical Stitches - Applications 43 Poor stitch formation • if the thread is lying on the right side of the fabric, the hoop is being moved too quickly • if there are knots on the wrong side of the fabric, the hoop is being moved too slowly Thread breaks • if thread breakage is a problem, it could be that the hoop is not being moved smoothly 1. Stitch Over the Hole • sew the first rows to cover the hole (not too close, sewing beyond the worn area) • work the rows in irregular lengths • turn work by a quarter turn - 90° 2. Cover the First Rows • sew over the first rows - not too close for a soft finish • turn work by a half turn - 180° 3. Complete Darning • sew loosely and in same direction as 2nd rows 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN