Singer Heavy Duty 6800C User Manual - Page 33
Repair Small Holes, Jeans Hem
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Repair Small Holes A small hole or tear is easily darned with the darning stitch. This stitch automatically sews small stitches back and forth to cover small holes or tears. Thread your machine with a thread in a color as close to your 7.0 2.0 2-4 fabric as possible. 1. Select the Darning Stitch. Set up for darning stitch 2. The darning stitch is used together with the Buttonhole Foot. Measure the length of the tear/hole. Push the button holder lever (A) out to the corresponding length. The A distance between the button holder lever and the stopper (B) is the approximate length of the darning stitch. The maximum length is approximately 1 1/4" (3cm) (If the tear is longer, repeat the stitch). 3. Attach the Buttonhole Foot to your machine. Place your fabric under the presser foot. Align the fabric so that the bottom of the tear is slightly above the center of the presser foot (C). 4. Lower the Buttonhole Lever (D) all the way down, and B push it away from you. The Buttonhole Lever should fit C between the button holder lever (A) and the stopper (B). 5. Start sewing, the machine will stop automatically once the darning stitch is completed. Move your fabric and repeat until the whole damaged area is covered. Note: To make the darning even sturdier, place a fabric underneath the hole/tear before sewing. D Jeans Hem When sewing over seams in extra heavy fabric or a jeans hem, the presser foot may tip as it rides over the seam. To be able to obtain even feed also over thicker seams, the All-Purpose Foot (T) is equipped with a "lock in place" button, that locks the 3.5 4.0 3-5 foot in a horizontal position. Set up for jeans hem As you approach the thicker seam and the presser foot begins to raise over the thickness, stop sewing. Lower the needle into the fabric and raise the presser foot. As you lower the presser foot again, push the button on the presser foot towards the A groove (A) in the presser foot ankle. This will lock the foot in a horizontal position, allowing the foot to pass the thick parts without needle breakage. The lock position will release automatically after a few stitches. Sewing - 29 English