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Step 1
Use a darning egg or gourd to hold the fabric perfectly still while mending or making repairs. This allows you additional focus and improves the overlook of the repair.
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Step 2
Sew very small stitches in Belgian darning whether by hand or on the machine. A smaller stitch takes a larger degree of skill and is the trademark of fine darning.
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Step 3
Make it your preference to use double strands of darning cotton when you sew. This creates not only a tighter bond, but also the opportunity to pull a little tighter, making your stitches even smaller.
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Step 4
Choose decorative colors for your thread and experiment with multicolored weaving in your darning patterns.
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Step 5
Consider applying embroidery techniques to patches. Finishing off a patch with an embroidered flower or small insect adds that extra touch to a finished repair.
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Step 6
Take the time to research the varied darning techniques that are out there, using both books and the Internet to improve your knowledge. Practice the various stitches and consider making a sampler to help you remember what you've learned.
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Step 7
Attend an embroidery or fine sewing class to improve your overall tailoring and sewing repair skills. Fine darning is a matter of knowledge, practice and precision.
