Pfaff select 1540 Owner's Manual - Page 48

Utility stitches and practical sewing stitch 1540 M 5- 0,2-1,5 1530 F 5- 0,2-1,5 1520 F 5- 0,2-1,5 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 3-5 0/1 Darning with the elastic stitch Darning with the elastic stitch is especially suitable for repairing damaged areas. • Sew over the damaged area in rows until it is well covered. Take care to ensure that the rows overlap. Repairing tears On tears, frayed edges or small holes it is useful to lay a piece of material under the reverse side of the fabric. The underlayed fabric reinforces the workpiece and ensures perfect repair. • Lay a piece of fabric underneath the damaged fabric. It must be a little larger than the damaged area. • Now sew over the damaged area. • Cut the under layed piece of material back to the seam. Sewing on patches To cover larger holes is it necessary to sew a new piece of fabric onto the damaged area. • Baste the new piece of fabric onto the damaged area of the face side of the fabric. • Sew over the fabric edges with the elastic stitch. • Now cut the damaged area back to the seam from the reverse side of the fabric. 38