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Darning & Embroidery Foot

The Darning & Embroidery Foot can be used for free-motion quilting, thread painting, monograms, and even for repairing torn areas. This foot is one of the most versatile sewing accessories in your sewing room.

The Darning & Embroidery

Foot IN MOTION

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Sewing with the Darning & Embroidery Foot

The Darning & Embroidery Foot has a small opening through which the needle passes while sewing. When the presser foot is down and the Darning & Embroidery Foot is in use, the foot raises and lowers with the action of the needle up and down. This allows fabric to pass under the needle freely.

To attach the Darning & Embroidery Foot, first remove the regular presser foot and presser foot holder. Refer to your sewing machine manual and depending on your particular sewing machine model, either cover or lower the feed dogs to disengage them.

Turn the hand wheel toward you to raise the needle to its highest position, then slowly lower the needle until it is halfway down. This step makes it easier to attach the foot.

As you attach the foot, be sure the arm at the top of the foot is resting above the needle clamp.

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Machine EmbroideryIf your sewing machine has built in embroidery, you can use your Darning & Embroidery foot to stitch many beautiful embroidery projects.

If you have a standard sewing machine that does not feature built-in embroidery, you can create embroidery designs manually using the Darning & Embroidery Foot. Consult your machine manual to determine the correct style needed for your machine.

Free Motion QuiltingSet your sewing machine for straight stitch. No additional setting is needed for length because you determine the length of stitch my how quickly you move the quilt under the needle.

With your prepared quilt top, batting and backing, hold the quilt with both hands under the needle. Put the presser foot down and sew a few stitches in place to secure threads. Move the quilt around in a meadering fashion, stitching a continuous line pattern to quilt the quilt.

Sewing Inspiration

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Sewing Inspiration

Thread PaintingUse a straight stitch and free motion fill shapes with thread.

This is a fun and unique way to sew machine made embroidery with beautiful texture.

Use a removable fabric marking tool to draw your design on the fabric surface. Fill in each design element with the thread colors desired.

Experiment with various types of threads. For example, variegated threads can add interesting dimension. Rayon threads add a beautiful sheen. Metallic threads can be a nice touch for holiday projects or for added drama.

When thread painting with rayon or mtallic thread, use a SINGER chromium embroidery needle for best results.

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Darning and RepairYou can repair tears and holes in fabric with the

Darning & Embroidery Foot. Apply a small scrap of

fabric to the back of the area in need of repair. Back

the area with a layer of stabilizer.

Select straight stitch and sew over the torn area in

teo steps moving the fabric back and forth to free-

motion stitch.

In step one, sew back and forth in a vertical motion

to cover the affected area.

In step two, sew back and forth in a horizontal

motion.

Once the area has been covered in stitches sew in

place a few stitches to secure and trim away excess

backing fabric and stabilizer.

Sewing Inspiration

Monogramming You can monogram using free motion with the

Darning & Embroidery Foot!

Select a zig zag stitch and set the stitch length to zero

on your sewing machine. Mark the desired monogram

letters onto your fabric with a removable fabric

marking tool.

Back your fabric with stabilizer and optionally hoop

your fabric. (Hand held hoops are sold as an optional

accessory.)

Stitch slowly guiding the fabric so that your sewing

machine stitches evenly along the lines of the letters.

The stitch length is determined by the speed at which

you move the fabric.

With a little practice this technique can be used to

personalize many projects.