Sears 1249 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
FASTENING A SEAl;i]
Be sure both threads are drawn back
under the presser foot. Lower needle
into fabric about 1/2 inch from begin-
ning 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 con-
trol clockwise and sew back over 1/2
inch of completed seam.
TURN3NG A SQUARe2 CQRf',JER
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.