Pfaff Tiptronic 2040 Owner's Manual - Page 74
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- - r - Darning with the elastic stitch Prog. 3 The elastic stitch is very suitable for repairing holes, tears and damaged areas. If the area is only slightly damaged, you may sew over it with rows of stitches until it is well covered. No additional backing is needed for these slightly damaged areas. When doing so, make sure the stitch rows overlap each other. For tears, frayed edges or small holes it is advisable to place a piece of fabric, slightly larger than the damaged area and of the same color, on the wrong side of the fabric. This strengthens the fabric and ensures a much stronger, longer-lasting darn. Overstitch the damaged area as described above and cut away the excess material close to the stitching on the back side of your work. Sewing-on patches Prog. 3 The best way to darn/repair larger holes is to patch, by covering the damaged area with a piece of new fabric of a matching color. - Cut a piece of fabric slightly larger than the damaged area or hole. - Strengthen the wrong side of the patch with iron-on stabilizer. - Baste the new piece of material over the damaged area. - Overstitch the fabric edges with the elastic stitch. - Cut back the damaged fabric on the reverse side close to the seam. 77