Sears 1249 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
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=control regulates the width of the stitch you select° THE HIGHER THE
i:: NUMBER-THE WIDER THE STITCH° You may vary your zigzag stitch width
by adjusting this control to the setting you desire.
_This control must be set on "'0" position in order to do straight stitching°
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: iThe stitch length control regulates the length of the stitch you select, THE
IIGHER THE NUMBER_THE SHORTER THE STITCH.
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The number on stitch length control indicates the approximate number of stitch_
inch° The stitch setting you use will be determined by the thickness of the
:fabric you are sewing,
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longer stitch setting should be used for thicker fabric or more layers of fabric.
,: Themiddle range of the control is the t0-12 stitch per inch range which is the
;ommonly used,
basting stitch is made by using the longest possible stitch setting-6 stitches per
green marking _ on the control is the setting used for the
stitches such as in Satin Stitching.
; marking
on the control is the setting used for darning or embroider-