Stitch Selector - Kenmore 385 Owner's Manual

SECTION 2.
PREPARE YOUR MACHINEFOR SEWING
For Zigzag Stitct_l
In the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side
of fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See
below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your top
tension.
Top tension
Too Tight
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Top tension
Too Loose Just Right
lop side of Fabric Top side of Fabric
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r+_f! _i!lht
-- C(/r rler of each
_'iqzag wil! Dull
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top side of lilbrlcs.
Bottom side of Fabric
Too Loose
-- The rOD thread
will loop through
bottom side of
fabric and will be
pulled almost
together.
Bottom side of Fabric
Just Right
Minimize the amount
of top thread visible on
the bottom side of
fabric without causing
excessive puckering or
causing the bobbin
thread to show on the
top side. Results vary
with fabric, thread and
sewing conditions.
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Stitch Selector
_0 Stitch
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The stitch selector control determines the stitch you select.
Simply turn this control until the desired stitch is indicated by the red indicat_
on the stitch indicator panel. The bottom row of stitches is selected when th+
stitch length control is set at the stretch stitch position.
NOTE: To avoid needle or fabric damage, be sure your needle is up and out01
fabric when selecting a stitch.
Stitch patterns are color+coded to recommend setting zones at the stitch lengl_
control.
ZONES
• Orange ........ Straight, Zigzag and Utility Stitct_es
• Green ......... Geometric Decorative Stitches
• Blue .......... Built-in Buttonhole Making
• Yellow ........ Stretch Stitches