Kenmore 1250 - Manual (Page 29)

STRAIGHT STRETCH
STITCHING
(Models 1^40, 1250)
SETTINGS:
Special Stitch Dial - f®!" (Model 1250 only)
Special Stitch Variegator-Black mark on
top (Model 1250)
White circle to
the left
(Model 1240)
Stitc Width Control - Red Dot
Stitch Length Control - All the way down
Straight Stitch Foot
Use this special stretch stitch with knitted
fabrics and othre fabrics that stretch. iSew
as you do a regular straight stitch seam.
The machine will make triple lock stitches
back and forth which gives the stretch to
the seam. See illustration.
This stitch enables you tp press open your
seam as with any straight stitched seam.
The seam will stretch with the fabric
without breaking the thread.
This is also a good stitch to use on curved
seams that will receive a great deal of
strain when worn, such as in children's
shorts and slacks as well as adult sport
clothes.
RICK-RACK STRETCH
STITCHING
(Models 1240, 1250)
SETTINGS:
Special Stitch Dial - J®l!l (Model 1250 only)
Special Stitch Variegator-Black mark on
top (Model 1250)
White circle to
the left
(Model 1240)
Stitch Width Control - Any number 2 to 5
Stitch Length Control - All the way down
Zigzag Stitch Foot
Use this special stitch for all-purpose
heavy duty sewing of stretch fabrics.
Sew as you do a regular plain zigzag
seam. The machine will make triple lock
stitches back and forth of a fixed stitch
length, to give the stretch to seam.
For further directions, see GENERAL
GUIDANCE FOR SEWING ON
STRETCH FABRICS in the next section
of the book.