Stitch Length Control - Kenmore 1218 Instructions Manual

STITCH LENGTH CONTROL
The stitch length contrql regulates the length of the stitch you select. THE
HIGHER THE NUMBER -- THE SHORTER THE STITCH,
The stitch setting you use will be determined by the thickness of the fabric you
are sewing, The longer stitch setting should be used for thicker fabric or more
layers of fabric. The middle range of the control is the 10-12 stitch per inch range
which is the most commonly used,
The basting and stretch stitch are made by adjusting the lever to make the
longest possible stitch. When adjusting for shorter stitches, select the stitch
length and tighten the knob in the center of the lever handle to remain at the
same setting. The knob must be loosened to readjust the lever.
REVERSE STITCHING AND FASTENING A SEAM
tt is best to begin and end seams with a few stitches taken in reverse, Simply
raise the Stitch Length Lever to R to sew in reverse. The fabric will start feeding
backwards and the seam will be firmly fastened, Lower the lever to again stitch
forward, This fastening of the seam is done both at the start and finish of a seam.
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