INSTRUCTIONS MODEL 1232oZIGo ZAG SEWING ! / q MACHINE
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
TABLE OF CORITEr_TS Section i Knowing Your Identifying Sewing Machine Parts Installing Machine Converting to Free-arm Winding the Bobbin Sewing Threading the Bobbin Threading of Top Thread Case 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 Using the Controls 9 Adjusting Top Adjusting Checking Bobbin Tension Tensions Stitch Width Tension tt Control 12_13 Stitch Length Reverse Stitch Controf Control Stretch Control Stitch Pressure t0 12.
1. 2, 3, 4, 5 64 7 8 9o t0 Needle Plate Presser Foot Thread Guide Needle Clamp Sinew Thread Guide Top Thread Tension Control Face Cover Thread Guide Face Cover Plate Take-up Lever Upper Thread Guides 11, 12,, 13. 14 15. 16, 17, 18.
20, Electric CordReceptacle 21 Nomenclature Plate 22,,ClutchKnob 23, HandWheel 24 Bobbin Winder 25 Thread SpoolPins 26.
1 2 Fig, 1 Fig, 3 Fig, 2 Fig 4 To install the machine in cabinet, position machine head on cabinet platform so that holes on bottom of machine match those on board Insert washers and screws and tighten into place. (Fig 1) (Follow instructions provided with Sears Cabinet Screws and washers are supplied with cabinetl) A separate base and cover is available to carry the machine when needed To install machine in carrying case, set machine into base, with word FRONT in base facing you (Fig.
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_i'.:iii,;] ii::.![,i ":-i-ii:;iE{] [,: {:,:!, i{_i iG ® ® ® ® o ® 1, Release clutch by turning knob toward you, t clutch 2, Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension disc as shown,, 3, Pull end of thread th[ough bobbin as shown,. 3 hole in 4.
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Probably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates your top thread tension. It consists of discs between which the thread passes. The pressure on these discs is regulated by turning the dial.. The higher the number, the tighter the tension There are many reasons for having to reset your tension The best tension for one fabric may not be correct for another..
Bobbin tension requires adjusting lessfrequently thantheupperthreadtension. If thestitchis satisfactory but theseamis puckered, it maybenecessary to loosen thetensiononboththetopandbottomthreads.. Besuretobalance them asindicated onPage 9. When adjusting the tension on the bobbin case, make slight adjustments screwdriver.
Theeasiest wayto check tensions istosewamedium zig you wilt be using, Use the appropriate type of thread colors of thread on the bobbin and upper spool zag stitch on the fabric and needle.
Thiscontrolregulates thewidthof thestitchyouselect.. THEHIGHER THE NUMBER-THE WIDERTHESTITCH. Youmayvaryyourzigzag stitchwidth byadjusting thiscontroltothesetting youdesire. Thiscontrolmustbeseton,,,,,,,, positioninordertodostraight stitching° Thestitchlengthcontrolregulates HIGHER THE NUMBER-THE the length of the stitch SHORTER THE STITCH. you select. THE The number on stitch length control indicates the approximate number of stitches per' inch.
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:!ii!_ii!! The light and power switch shown in Fig. 1 provides the electric current for' the motor as wetl as the light In order to operate the machine, this switch must be on, Fig. I To turn on the light, depress the switch,, If you are interrupted while sewing and must leave the machine unattended, just turn off the switch and the machine cannot be started accidentally, The sewing light is located in the face cover as shown,, To replace the bulb, turn the light off and open the face cover,.
Seam guides are printed on either side of the needle plate to aid you in guiding your fabric, THE GUIDE LINE EXTENDING ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NEEDLE PLATE IS THE "ALL IMPORTANT" 5/8" SEAM LINE Cornering Guide The cornering when turning from the fabric of this book for guides are convenient a square corner 5/8" edge,. See next section directions., :;:::=_:::i:: i:!.
Fig° 1 Use KENMORE needles_ The size of the needle should conform with tbe size of the thread and both should be suitable to the fabric (See next page), Never use a bent needle or one with a blunt point.. Fig, 1_ shows you the exact length of your needle. Be sure you never use one in your machine that is not this exact length, "Q Needle" with blue shank is avail.
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i_ _"_ _iii_ _i i_5:::_i!_¸ _i__:._ _T To change the various presser feet, raise the presser bar to its highest position by lifting the presser foot lever. Loosen the presser foot thumb screw, choose the proper foot, insert from the bottom Tighten the screw using the large screw driver the foot is secure. ! A You 8 have been gwen a variety to make certain C of presser' feet: A. Zigzag Foot B.. Satin Stitch Foot C. Zipper Foot NOTE: Additionat feet and through the catalog. low bar.
Nowthatyouarefamiliarwiththecontrois oil yourmachine andwiththeaccessories provided for [tiemachine, youarereadytostarttosewwithyournew l
GARMENT CONSTRUCTOON STITCHES STRARGHT STOTCHONG Set your machine just as shown in the illustration in order to straight stitch, tt is important each dial has the following settings: SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Stitch Width Control Control Stitch Length Control Zigzag Presser Foot You will find in garment construction temporary and permanent,. ....... Horizontal .............. !iii .........
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 ...... Stitch Width Control ....... Stitch Length Contro! Zigzag Presser Foot Horizontal ! to 5 ........
STRAgGHT STgTCHING STRETCH SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control ......... Vertical Stitch Width Control ........ IIII , Stitch Zigzag Length Presser Control Foot I I!_ ......... 6 Use this stretch stitch with knitted fabric and other fabrics that stretch,. Sew as you do with regular straight stitch seaming,.
Aftertl_ebasicconstr[_ction of yourgarment is finished,tiserearestillmany finishing touches to becloneToaidyourcompletion ofyourgarment, theKenmoret_asbeendesigned todothefollowingtasksthatformerly hadtobedone byhand SA'_N S'TFCH_NG SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control .... Stitch Width Control ........ Stitch Length Control ..... Satin Stitch Foot Horizontal 2 to 5 Green Zone Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches This is an attractive stitch used for appliqueing, buttonhole making.
BUTTONHOLEMAlt{.QN G SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Controi ....... Horizontal Stitch Width Control ............ Green Zone Stitch Length Control Satin Stitch Foot ........... Green Zone Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap of fabric you plan to use, Try the buttonhole with the button you wil! use,, Always use an interfacing in area of garment where buttonholes are placed, Tissue paper or regular interfacing can be used, Tear paper away after stitching, if it is used.
Lower Presser Foot and stitch one stitch to left by turning Hand Wheel toward you and raise needle, See Fig 4, Fig, 4 ] Set Stitch Width make bartack with raise needle Control to 5 a few stitches and and See Fig, 5 Fig. 5 Set Stitch Width Control to Green Zone and sew other side of buttonhole stopping a few stitches before desired length and raise needle, See Fig 6 Fig. 6 Set Stitch Width Control to 5 and make bartack a few stitches See Fig 7 Remove fabric from machine, Fig.
ZIPPER APPLICATION SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control Stitch Width Control .... Horizontal ........... 0 Stitch Zipper ......... Lengfl_ Foot REGULAR foot adjusting ControI 12 ZIPPER Pin or baste zipper to fabric and place the work in position under the presser foot.. Loosen the zipper foot adjusting screw to set the foot on the left side of Y (right) the needle, and sew the left side zipper as shown.. (Fig.
BUTTON SEWING SETTINGS Stretch StitchControl...... Horizontal StitchWidthControl.......... Mustbe adjusted StitchLength Control....... :_i_ Zigzag Presser Foot Align two holes of button with slot of presser foot and lower foot to hold the button securely, 1, ,, Turn hand wheel manually until needle point is just above button, 3. Adjust needle button, 4 5.
DARNBPJG SETTINGS Stretch StitchControl ........Horizon[al StitchWidthControl ,_ .............. _H Stitch Length Control ..........
This sewing machine can be used like a flat bed machine, but easily converts to free arm machine by removing the extension table The free arm enables you to sew tubular types of pieces more easily Just slip the sleeve or pants leg on the free arm as shown above.. You will find many arm feature such as: 1 Mend elbows more easily uses for this free and knees of garments 2.
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iVlachine Ca ing !i Fig 1 Cleaning the feed dogs with brush,, Fig 1 To insure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times, Using a small brush, remove the lint that accumulates in the shuttle area and around Fig,.
Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated in top of machine head.
ODLI[_G Uf'_JDE RSI_©E Tilt machine head back and remove bottom covers to oil points indicated underside of machine, To remove bottom covers, remove screws (A), (B}, and (D) as shown below, on (C}, ® ® --- A D C
Open face cover plate and oil points in illustration
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WARRANTY FULL 25-YEAR For free WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD 25 years from the first day of use in your home. Sears wilt, of charge, repair defects in roateriai or workmanship which appear in the sewing FULL TWO YEAR OF SEWING machine head WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MACHINE For two years from the first day of use in your home. Sears will.
SEWING MACHINE ii: Now that Sewing simply Machine, shouldanya need ever you existhave for purchased repair partsyour or service, contact Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co.o i:i: ::: Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine. See Section 1, page 3 for location.
