Bernina Artista 640 User Guide - Page 42

42 Practical Stitches - Applications Darning Program Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Simple darning program No. 22, Reinforced darning program No. 23 size and type suitable for the fabric selected lightweight darning thread up (sewing position) Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A, Reverse pattern foot No. 1C (only for Darning program No. 22) Simple Darning Program No. 22 replaces threads along the lengthwise grain in all fabrics Preparation • place a piece of lightweight stabilizer under the worn area before darning if necessary Sewing • sew the first row and stop • press and release the Quick Reverse button at the desired length; this programs the first length • continue sewing; the sewing computer stops automatically Reinforced Darning Program No. 23 replaces threads along the lengthwise and crosswise grains in all fabrics Preparation • use Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A • place a piece of lightweight stabilizer under the worn area before darning if necessary Sewing • insert the needle in the top left of the worn area • sew the first vertical row • press and release the Quick Reverse button at the desired length; this programs the length needed • continue sewing; the sewing computer stops automatically when finished The Simple darning program No. 22 can also be done with the Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A (see following description). If the darning does not cover the whole worn or damaged area reposition the work under the foot to continue covering the worn or damaged area. Begin sewing; the program will repeat as often as desired (the length is saved) If the darning becomes distorted correct with the Balance function see page 102