Sears 1249 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
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SETTINGS
Stitch Selector ......... _> }
Stitch Width Control .... I to 5
Stitch Length Control .... Any Number
Stretch Stitch Control .... Horizontal
Zigzag Presser" Foot
This type of stitching greatly expands
the use of your machine, This is the
feature that enables you to overcast
seams, applique and buttonhole. Sim-
ply use the settings indicated in the
illustration for the simple zigzag, Fol-
low directions given in the following
pages for more specific uses.
Fig. 1
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OVERCASTING
This is one of the more frequently used
zigzag stitches in garment construction.
You may want to overcast along the
raw edge of each seam allowance or
fold the raw edge toward the garment
and stitch.
Fig, 1 shows the raw edge finished.
Fig, 2 illustrates the folded edge
stitched.
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
just short of the outside edge, Raw or
worn edges of older garments can be
overcast to prevent further raveling.
INTERFACING DARTS
To reduce bulk of interfacing darts,
cut interfacing down center between
dart lines. Overlap cut edges, matching
dart lines. Zigzag stitch along marking
line from point to wide end of dart,
Trim both raw edges close to stitching.