Turning A Square Corner; Zigzag Stitching; Overcasting - Kenmore Zig-Zag 1232 Instructions Manual

TURNING A SQUARE CORNER
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.
ZgGZAG STiTCHiNG
SETTINGS
Stretch Stitch Control ...... Horizontal
Stitch Width Control ....... ! to 5
Stitch Length Contro! ......... Any Number
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.,
Simply use the settings indicated in
the illustration for the simple zigzag.
Follow directions given in the follow-
ing pages for more specific uses.
Fig !
Fig 2
OVERCASTING
This is one of the more frequently
used zigzag stitches in garment const-
ruction You may want to overcast
along the raw edge of each seam allow-
ance 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.