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Kenmore 1249 Instructions Manual

Kenmore 1249 Instructions Manual

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SEWING
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS MODEL 1249 . ZIG- SEWING MACHINE...
  • Page 2 This will help avoid unnecessary service expense for conditions Advice on the operation and care of your machine your nearest Sears Retail Store, Please remember, any correspondence must mention the model number and serial number Kenmore Sewing Machine...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE Section CONTENTS Section Section Section Warranty I Knowing Your Sewing Machine Identifying Parts Installing Machine Converting to Free-arm Sewing Winding the Bobbin Threading the Bobbin Case ... Threading of Top Thread Using the Controls Adjusting Top Tension Adjusting Bobbin...

  • Page 4: Stitch Width Control

    Needle Plate Presser Foot 3. Thread Guide Needle Clamp Screw 5. Thread Guide 6, Top Thread Tension Control Face Cover Thread Guide Face Cover Plate 9. Take-up Lever Upper Thread Guides 1 1, Stitch Selector Stitch Width Control Stretch Stitch Control Stitch Length...

  • Page 5: Pressure Regulator

    Electric Cord Receptacle Nomenclature Plate Clutch Knob 25° Hand Wheel Bobbin Winder Thread Spool Pins Bobbin Winder Tension Disc Pressure Regulator Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Presser Foot Thumb Screw Feed Dogs.
  • Page 6 Insert screws and tighten into place° (Follow instructions provided Sears Cabinet, Screws washers supplied with cabinet.) A separate base and cover is available carry the machine when needed. install machine in carrying...
  • Page 7 , i ¸ _ , ;. _ .- • ,_,_ _i_:i _i : _'_ i_i_:i!'i:i_i. __'_.i_ii_'_,,_i 1. Remove extension table machine folding the support and pulling table to the Ieft. (Fig.. 1,2) i_!_i_!_.'_/!/]__i_ from 2. To replace the table, leg up the free arm to its original place supporting...
  • Page 8 1. Release clutch turning knob toward you. 2. Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension disc shown, 3. Pull end of thread through bobbin as shown, 4. Place bobbin onto bobbin shaft with thread ® from clutch bobbin winder shaft until it clicks.
  • Page 9 ® 1. Remove extension table machine pulling left, Open the shuttle cover ing down the embossed part on the left side of the cover, 2. Raise needle to its highest by rotating hand wheel toward 3. To remove bobbin case from tle, pull open...
  • Page 10 Place thread spool as shown with thread coming from back of spool. Draw thread through thread guides, Holding stationary with right hand, pull end of the thread between the tension discs as shown. Pull spring loop up and past the hook thread slipped...
  • Page 11 i"i /:"L:_j!i S"ii* i _¸'_ __¸_:_ i _0 _::_ ' _ i'¸i :!i!_ i ¢_i:,,_ _:-' Probably the most important your thread tension. It consists pressure on these discs is regulated ber, the tighter the tenston° There are many reasons having one fabric be correct...
  • Page 12 ... ,t, ..._ > :::}i,J Bobbin tension requires adjusting If the stitch is satisfactory loosen the tension on both the top and bottom as indicated on Page 9. When adjusting the tension on the screwdriver. D2CREASE -iEHStON _,_ ;4 • _,, less frequently than the upper seam...
  • Page 13 ,__:... _ii} J;:i! _ ,i _ ,i;;:_ i¸¸ i iii:: The easiestway to checktensions is to sewa medium zig zagstitch on the fabric you will be using, Usethe appropriate type of thread and needle. Usedifferent colors of thread on the bobbin and upper spool Sewa line of medium zig-zagstitches_The bobbin thread should not show on the top of the fabric,, Adjust the top tension if necessaryto achievethe stitch formation mentioned...
  • Page 14 iii_i _ii/_: _L_ ¸ • =control regulates NUMBER-THE WIDER by adjusting this control _This control must be set on "'0" : iThe stitch length control IIGHER NUMBER_THE ;L ... The number on stitch length inch° The stitch setting :fabric you are sewing, longer stitch setting...
  • Page 15 WIDTH LENGTH...
  • Page 17 There are certain types of stitches garment construction. Because convenience offered to you by this by turning the Stitch Selector All stitches printed in yellow tro! set at the middle position Stitches printed in orange on the dial trol set at horizontal position.
  • Page 18 -Vlr r77i NOTE: For the exact settings Pages 1 thru S[..[fli::3TLi!:H Ai'!i:}Ok,_i:_- C L'!{.T }T'I:: :-::}. Blind hems are made by using the set- ting shown with the Stretch Stitch Control at horizontal position. When Stretch Stitch Control isset on middle position between S and stretch...
  • Page 19 OiI-IIR;:.i ._: ]])JUS]'BilI;FNiL30i In addition to the obvious controls lators and controls to aid you in using your 1::_ i i E,(415{] 1:i1! ]I :ii¢£ U 1.- S _-]'O ]G Push down the outer ring of the pressure on the presser foot. (See above).

  • Page 20: Sewing Light

    light power switch Fig. 1 provides the electric motor as wel! as the light. operate machine, must be on, turn light, switch. If you interrupted sewing and must leave the machine attended, just turn machine cannot dentally, Fig, 1 sewing light is located cover...

  • Page 21: Seam Guides

    Seamguides are printed on either side of the needle plate to aid you in guid- ing your fabric. THE GUIDE LINE EXTENDING ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NEEDLE PLATE IS SEAM LINEo Cornering Guide when from of this book To aid you fabrics lever can raise foot...
  • Page 22 Be sure you never in your machine that is not this length. "Q Needle" with blue shank able at any store or service Sears Roebuck This needle is to be used when sewing tain knits and difficult synthetic rics. if you experience skipped...
  • Page 23 NEEDLE SIZE AND THREAD SIZE COLOR Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap : 9-BROWN Fine Mercerized Cotton • Or Silk A 11-ORANGE 50 Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Silk A i 50 Mercerized Cotton 4 RED i Mercerized Heavy-Duty ! Polyester Core!Cotton 16-PURPLE Wrap Silk A Heavy Duty...
  • Page 24 You have been given a variety of presser feet: Ao Zigzag Foot B. Satin Stitch Foot C° Zipper Foot D. Buttonhole Guide NOTE: Additional feet attachments through catalog. Please select low bar. change various raise the presser bar to its highest tion lifting presser...
  • Page 25 Sta ti g to Sew that are famitiar with accessories provided Kenmore sewing machine you sit down to sew: 1, Test needle it should be straight, should be the correct size for afraid change your needle synthetic blends tend to dull natural fibers.
  • Page 26 GARMENT CONSTRUCTION will find in garment construction temporary and permanent, t. Temporary stitching-Usually single layer of fabric, The various Basting Stay stitching Guide line marking 2. Permanent stitching-This is the actual er, Much of this stitching fore must be good looking,. best length stitch...
  • Page 27 FASTENING A SEAl;i] Be sure both threads are drawn under presser foot. Lower into fabric about inch from ning of seam. Turn reverse control clockwise and stitch in reverse until needle reaches beginning Release control and complete When reach the end, turn trol clockwise sew back...
  • Page 28 Fig. 1 Fig°2 ZJG ZAG S3"IITCHI?_G SETTINGS Stitch Selector _> } Stitch Width Control I to 5 Stitch Length Control Stretch Stitch Control Horizontal Zigzag Presser" Foot This type of stitching greatly expands use of your machine, This feature that enables overcast seams,...
  • Page 29 STR_7C=°I STIWCIQIRI, " The stitches shown below are a!l for special stitches built in to the machine @ @@ ® use with stretch and knit fabrics, for your quick selection. Straight Stretch Rickrack Stretch Overcast Stretch Smocking Stretch Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch S7tTCII][U -_-=÷_÷-=_-=÷÷÷_ SETTINGS...
  • Page 30 R':iCiK-RAC1K STRETCH s-_ a -_ c, _ G _'V'w'w_,,_ _,_-v, '_,, _ , SETTINGS Stitch Selector , ... Stitch Width Control 2 to 5 Stitch Length Control Stretch Stitch Control mark between S and L Zigzag Presser Foot Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that might...
  • Page 31 STITCHING SETTINGS Stitch Selector ..Stitctn Width Control Stitctn Length Control Stretch Stitclq Control Zigzag Presser Foot This is the same type of stitch the garment industry in making wear. It is used for seams t/4% seam is formed in one operation, It must be used when are making...
  • Page 32 V] I LENGTHEN Rickrack Stretch Smocking Stretch i_ i! ADJ USTI NG ST R ETCH STITCH BALANCE In stretch stitch sewing, Stretch Control should be in the detent tion between S and L (black position) most materials. Depend- ing upon the type of fabric used, you...
  • Page 33 After the basic construction of your garment is finished, there are still many finishing touches to be done, To aid your completion of your garment,the Ken- more has beendesignedto do the following tasks that formerly had to be done by hand, SETTINGS Stitch Selector...
  • Page 34 Step2 Always make a practice buttonhole buttonhole with the button you will Always use an interfacing in area of garment paper or regular interfacing can be used. used, For heavier weight fabrics, loosen 3o Set stitch selectorat [] and bartack severaltimes at the bottom mark of the buttonhole.
  • Page 35 ADJUSTING ST17CH tf the right exactly ajust stitch adjusteh When coarse, plus "+" When adjuster tion. After positiom BUTTONHOLE BALANCE side of stitching does not match the left side of stitching, stitchings buttonhole- left side buttonhole turn adjuster toward direction. right side is coarse, turn...
  • Page 36 BL_D SETTINGS Stitch Stitch Stitch Stretch Zigzag foot 1. Finish nside of Dress ed Edge Fig. 1 2. Fold Edge Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Right Side of [_.t,',-" _ ¢'.i,'? '._.f;tl b :, i, Fig. 4 HEMMING Selector Width Control 2 to 3 Length Control...
  • Page 37 Closely spaced zigzag stitches used for appliqueing, monogramming, Whenever you are using this stitch, of the top thread slightly. The wider should If you are stitching on a very soft facing a well formed stitch, the bobbin thread will be visible As with all special stitches,...
  • Page 38 Fig, 3. NOTE: Use "Low Sewing FOOT" (6757) zipper" "cording", which obtained stores of Sears buck and Co, ', ,..'" Horizontal and place the presser adjusting right- is sewing foot is riding instruc- finish...
  • Page 39 SETTIBiGS Stitct_ Selectol Stitch Stitch Stre_ch tear, position in such a way that the stitching both three-cornered vvv vvVVVV', end to the piece forcement. b_!;C_ St;,:ch St_e-tch Sdtciq ;::'resset- Foot 4_g __ag Poor Stretch hoops presser moving steady When turn first hole separate...
  • Page 40 ILl'it T Oi_,l SEIJVII]G SETTINGS Stitch Selector Stitch Width Control Stitch Length Control Stretch Stitch Control Zigzag Presser' Foot 1. Align holes presser foot hold the button 2. Turn hand needle point 3, Adjust stitch will enter left hole of the button. 4o Turn hand needle...
  • Page 41 This sewing machine can be used like a flat bed machine, easily converts free machine by removing extension table., free arm enables you to sew tubu- lar types pieces more easily, slip the sleeve or pants leg on the free arm as shown above.
  • Page 42 "0 "0 _° ._'13 "0 ._JD ° o ¢o...
  • Page 44 Fig I -_--Lever Shuttle Assembly Shuttle Race Cover Pointed hook Shuttle le drive- Shuttle Race Fig, 2 CLEANIb3G AS:t# OILING Fig° i Cleaning feed dogs with brush insure best possible operation your machine, is necessary keep essential parts clean times. Using a small brush, remove...
  • Page 45 Removearm cover plate to oil points indicated in top of machine head°To re- move cover plate, loosen up two top screwsand lift the coverplate as illustrated below.
  • Page 46 OILING lJ_HDEE_S_©E Tilt machine head back remove underside machine. remove and (D) as shown below. bottom covers oil points bottom covers, remove screws indicated (A), (B), (C),...
  • Page 47 Open faco corot plate and o11 points in illustration_...
  • Page 48 PAW_S L_]SY...
  • Page 49 Sears Repair Re£ No. Part No. 6488O10O5 593401008 *These items are not furnished instructions above. from any Sears store or service PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE PART DESCRIPTION NAME OF ITEM locally, your order Parts Distribution Center...
  • Page 50 _ _ _°i_ _ _"ii l _q z: I \il...

  • Page 51: Warranty

    "_"Jill- 'lilt, 'llll, "llll- 'ltlt+ +'qli, - _llti+ -Illl_ 'lilt+ _ 'llli, "IIII-4Iii1, WARRANTY WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE date of purchase, Sears will, material workmanship machine head, ON ELECTRICAL MACHINE date purchase, Sears will, in material or workmanship equipment sewing switch and speed control°...
  • Page 52 Sewing Machine will be shown Sewing REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS *NAME OF ITEM *PART DESCRIPTION locally, your to a Sears Repair Parts CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A. Printed in Taiwan Part Nor 6488000'15 should a contact Machine_ GIVE order will Distribution...

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