Kenmore 1045 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
FASTENING A SEAM
Be sure both threads are drawn back
under the presser foot. Lower needle
into fabric about 1/2 inch from
beginning of seam. Turn the reverse
stitch control clockwise and stitch in
reverse until needle reaches beginning
of seam. Release control and complete
seam. When you reach the end, turn
the control clockwise and sew back
over 1/2 inch of completed seam.
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TURNING A SQUARE CORNER
To turn a square corner 5/8" from
the fabric edge, stop stitching with
the needle tip piercing the fabric,
when reaching the cornering guide
as shown. Raise the presser foot,
turn fabric. New stitching line will
align with 5/8" seam guide on side
of needle plate. Lower the presser foot
and begin stitching in new direction.
ZIGZAG STITCHING
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SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - Red Dot
Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4
Stitch Length Control - Any Number
Zigzag Presser Foot
Use zigzag needle plate.
This type of stitching greatly expands
the use of your machine. This is the
feature that enables you to overcast
seams, blind hem, applique, button-
hole, monogram, and make all the
pretty embroidery designs by machine.
Simply use the settings indicated in
the illustration for the simple zigzag.
Follow directions given in the follow-
ing pages for more specific uses.