DARNING AND MENDING
Repair Large Holes
To cover large holes, it is necessary to sew a new piece of
fabric onto the damaged area.
Baste the new piece of fabric onto the damaged area on the
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2
3-5
A
right side of the fabric.
Set up for zigzag
Sew over the fabric edges with the zigzag or the multi-step
zigzag stitch.
Trim the damaged area close to the seam from the wrong side
of the fabric.
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1-2
3-5
B
Set up for multi-step zigzag
Repair Tears
On tears, frayed edges or small holes, it is useful to lay a piece
of fabric on the wrong side of the fabric. The fabric underne-
ath reinforces the damaged area.
Lay a piece of fabric underneath the damaged fabric. It must
be a little larger than the damaged area.
Sew over the damaged area using the zigzag or multi-step
zigzag stitch.
Trim the piece of fabric used as reinforcement.
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